Designed Physiology
By Matthew Kerr
"TempCare Core" - the advanced back augmentation device that seamlessly integrates with the body's anatomy to provide a remarkable self-temperature control solution.
By tapping into the liver's natural thermal regulation capabilities, this device offers a groundbreaking method to automatically regulate your body temperature based on environmental conditions. No more discomfort of overheating or shivering in cold temperatures. The TempCare Core, allows you to experience a balanced and comfortable body temperature no matter the climate or season. Elevate your comfort and embrace optimal temperature control with TempCare Core, the future of personal thermal management.
The inspiration behind the creation of the TempCare Core originated from an understanding of the human comfort needs, and a desire to address the challenges posed by extreme temperatures. Through research, I sought to develop an innovative solution that could enhance personal comfort in a practical way. By studying the human anatomy and its natural mechanisms, I discovered the liver's role in regulating body temperature. This revelation sparked the idea to create a device that seamlessly integrates with the body, leveraging the liver's inherent capabilities. Drawing upon ideas in biomechanics, engineering, and human physiology, I brought this device to life—a sophisticated back augmentation device designed to provide individuals with a reliable self-temperature control solution.
As I pondered the challenges of maintaining a comfortable body temperature in different environments, an idea started to take shape in my mind. I envisioned a device that could actively regulate my body temperature by expanding to release excess heat and contracting to generate warmth when needed. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, particularly the efficient heat exchange mechanisms observed in coral reefs, I imagined incorporating coral-like patterns into the device's design. This innovation would not only enhance its functionality but also lend it a unique aesthetic appeal. With this concept, I could experience a personalized and adaptive thermal comfort solution that seamlessly integrates with my body. The vision of a self-regulating radiator-like device that embraces the beauty and efficiency found in nature's patterns.
Throughout the development process of the TempCare Core device, several challenges arose that required careful consideration. One major hurdle I encountered was related to the incorporation of pneumatic systems to facilitate the expansion and contraction mechanism. Achieving a balance between efficiency, reliability, and user comfort proved to be a complex task. Additionally, ensuring the device's size remained manageable without compromising its functionality presented its own set of obstacles.
In prototyping, the Stratasys J850 Printing process caused support material to be lodged within the pneumatic air system pre-built in the design, this prevented the inflation of air, negating the movement of the radiators.
In prototyping, the Stratasys J850 Printing process caused support material to be lodged within the pneumatic air system pre-built in the design, this prevented the inflation of air, negating the movement of the radiators.
The use of acid-washing processes, jet-washing, and meticulous hand-picking cleared this issue on a larger sized print model.
The final design of the TempCare Core had a unique blood-filled look to it in the initial concept building phase. To achieve this look, the insertion of red-ink into the pneumatic system allowed the interior walls to fill with red saturation, giving a red hue.
