EPV - Modular Epidemic Prevention Vehicle

EPV - MODULAR EPIDEMIC PREVENTION VEHICLE

Thesis project collaborated with Hsin-Rui, Chang

My Contribution (Research, Concept, Sketches, 3D Modelling, Rendering, Video making)

BACKGROUND

Learning from Covid-19, we realised that epidemic prevention services are essential. Generally, many places received good support and care to fight against diseases; however, vulnerable areas are in different situations.

ISSUE - UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL RESOURCES

Unequal distribution of medical resources forces people in vulnerable areas to travel to developed regions for better epidemic prevention services, contributing to the spread of diseases. This exacerbates health disparities, leaving some individuals without access to improved health services. Addressing these challenges requires enhancing healthcare infrastructure, promoting resource equity, and exploring innovative solutions like mobile epidemic prevention services.

In remote areas of Taiwan lacking complete healthcare facilities, residents faced challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. They had to spend 2-3 hours traveling to the nearest densely populated areas, often with infection risks, for PCR testing or vaccination. Following these trips, they would return to their villages, potentially carrying transmission risks with them.

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

CONCEPT

Through modular design and remote control technology, this vehicle can adapt to various environments and conditions to meet the demands of epidemic prevention against infectious diseases, such as malaria and monkeypox, particularly in vulnerable areas.

MODULAR DESIGN - BOX 1 + BOX 2 = _____ MODE

AVAILABLE AREAS

01 - Planned communities in East Asia, 02 - Satellite towns in North America,

03 - Remote Villages in Southeast Asia, 04 - Slums in West Africa

IF THE AREA IS......

Dangerous(with confirmed cases) but circumstances are under controlled - Epidemic prevention professionals drives the vehicle to the area and give residents medical services

Dangerous(with confirmed cases) and with fatal infectious disease - Remote controlled to the area by professionals and the services are assisted by local medical professionals or done by the residents themselves

Safe(with no confirmed cases) - Remote controlled to the area by professionals and the services are assisted by local medical professionals or done by the residents themselves