The Efficiency of the Reverse Engineering to Fabricate a New Respirator Technology Compatible with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Zied Chaari, M.; Al-Rahimi, R.; Aljaberi, A.; Abdelfatah, M.; Loreno, C.

This research will present reverse engineering’s utility to provide assistance systems and rehabilitation technology in the medical field [34]. According to the fast and widespread COVID-19 contagion globally, the demand for ventilators and PPE materials is very high after the factories look-down. There are limitations in the chain of supply and delivery of critical medical equipment thought worldwide. In this urgent drum, reverse engineering is the right solution at a low price and a short time to provide safety equipment to healthcare professionals, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals. Reverse manufacturer necessitates a series of phases to collect precise information on a product’s dimensions. 3D printing, 3D scanning, and PCB fast prototyping it is the best solution and low cost with a short time of prototyping for most existing technologies. We are looking forward to making a new design of the Powered Air Purifier with Hood (PAPR) Ventilator, which features a lightweight, long-lasting battery and three airflow rates that change according to the doctor’s need. Therefore, this work aimed to explore the possibility of reverse engineering, such as the speed of obtaining the biomedical and healthcare device’s prototype in a critical time. We are working on upgrading the existing PAPR from regular use to COVID-19 use with high performance. We will add the germicidal ultraviolet light between the HE filter and hood to ensure the airbreathing purifier from any virus. A UV drum for sanitizing different respirator parts after used and charging it battery wirelessly inside the drums simultaneously. We are also adding IoT technology in the respirator for physical distancing and healthcare staff tracking and recording. © 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.