MEDDASH.
URBAN FIRST RESPONSE VEHICLE
OVERVIEW
MedDash is an urban first response transportation that can be mounted on a standard scooter that helps EMTs reach emergencies faster in congested cities.
SKILLS
Prototyping, User Testing, 3D Modeling, Digital Rendering, Design Research, Sketching
ROLE
Industrial Designer
DATE
2024
PROBLEMS
>9min
By nine minutes of delay, severe and permanent brain damage is likely. After ten minutes, the chances of survival are low.
9min 30sec
For life-threatening cases, the average response time in NYC was nine minutes and 30 seconds in the 2022 fiscal year.
18min 07sec
For all medical emergencies, the average response time in NYC was 18 minutes and 7 seconds.
Manhattan
Life-threatening Cases: 7:59
All Medical Emergencies: 14:01
Bronx
Life-threatening Cases: 10:27
All Medical Emergencies: 24:55
Queens
Life-threatening Cases: 10:09
All Medical Emergencies: 16:59
Brooklyn
Life-threatening Cases: 8:58
All Medical Emergencies: 17:07
Staten Island
Life-threatening Cases: 8:52
All Medical Emergencies: 10:51
PAIN POINTS
TRAFFIC CONGESTION
TIME
SENSITIVITY
RESPONSE
DISPARITY
Severe traffic in NYC, especially in midtown, causes significant ambulance delays, hindering timely response in emergencies.
Cardiac emergencies require fast response, but NYC’s average EMS time (over 9 minutes) often misses the critical treatment window, risking severe health impacts.
Differences in medical resources across NYC boroughs, like Manhattan and the Bronx, lead to varying EMS response times, leaving underserved areas at higher risk.
SKETCHES
PROCESS
1:1 MODEL
USER TESTING
PROTOTYPING
A full-scale model made from cardboard and foam on the Segway Ninebot E22 base visualized key elements, including the platform, seat, and emergency kit.
User feedback prompted ergonomic and functional updates, like seat height adjustability, repositioning the flagpole, and making the medical kit more accessible.
Final CAD models were developed in SolidWorks, then 3D printed as functional prototypes to display internal components and as display models to showcase the final design.
RAPID URBAN RESPONSE
MedDash, mounted on an e-scooter, navigates bike lanes to help EMTs reach emergencies faster in congested traffic. Its optimized medical kit and siren-equipped lights enable quick, reliable first aid.
INTEGRATED MOUNTING & EMERGENCY FEATURES
The MedDash kit securely mounts to the scooter's chassis with an extended platform, allowing forward-facing riding and stable parking. The main body holds slots for the medical kit and removable battery. A siren and flashing lights on the front pole can be activated with a side button for easy access.
ADJUSTABLE SEAT &
FOLDABLE PLATFORM
The seat height is easily adjustable by a handle beneath it, even while riding, to fit different users of varying heights. High-mounted indicator lights on a retractable pole remain out of the way and can be stowed along with a foldable platform that unfolds with a kick.
RAPID ACCESS &
REMOVABLE POWER
The emergency medical kit is stored in front of the seat with the handle facing up, allowing EMTs to quickly grab and pull it out. A removable battery at the front ensures MedDash is always ready to depart and assist patients, even if the main battery is low.
ORGANIZED STORAGE
The internal storage of the emergency medical kit has been redesigned. All medical supplies are neatly organized in the box according to different types and the order of use during emergencies.
FINAL 1:4 PROTOTYPE
