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MRH: ENERGY HARVESTING APPLIED TO REHABILITATION DEVICES

MRH: ENERGY HARVESTING APPLIED TO REHABILITATION DEVICES. Pilsen 30 JUNE – 1 JULY 2011. WP4 - meeting Pilsen - june 2011. INDEX. About us MRH project Pilot case: Energy harvesting applied to MRH. http://www. cdei.upc .edu/. WP4 - meeting Pilsen - june 2011. About us The UPC

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MRH: ENERGY HARVESTING APPLIED TO REHABILITATION DEVICES

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  1. MRH: ENERGY HARVESTING APPLIED TO REHABILITATION DEVICES Pilsen 30 JUNE – 1 JULY 2011

  2. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 INDEX About us MRH project Pilot case: Energy harvesting applied to MRH http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  3. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 About us The UPC CDEI-UPC Our Projects MRH project Pilot case: Energy harvesting applied to MRH http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  4. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. The UPC The UPC The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a university with a consolidated worldwide reputation and an international vision that generates technological innovation and attracts talent. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  5. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. The UPC Who we are 29,041 First and second cycle students 2,775 Master’s degree students 2,986 Doctoral students 4,380    Continuing-education students 4,508    First and second cycle degree holders (2008-2009 academic year)258       Doctoral degree holders (2008-2009 academic year) 3,142    Students in educational cooperation agreements with companies 1,167 UPC students 831 Visiting students 4,185 Undergraduate students on a scholarship 202 Doctoral students on a scholarship 2,752 Teaching and research staff 1,629 Administrative and service staff What we do 61 Scientific and technical awards received 68 2010-2011 official undergraduate degrees 9 Double degrees 95 International double-degree programs 62 2010-2011 master’s degree programs 43 Doctoral programs 316 Continuing-education programs (UPC-specific master’s degrees and postgraduate courses) 949 Research new agreements and projects 2,965 Books, chapters and articles published in scientific journals 20 Patents 14 Companies created and partially owned 16 NGOs and development cooperation groups at the UPC 102 Development cooperation projects Where we are 11 Campuses and regional centers 23 Schools 42 Departments 8 Research institutes 183 UPC research groups and centers 17 CER centers 18 TECNIO centers 18  Associated research centers 4 / 90,000 m2 Activity centers and surface area 5 UNESCO chairs 8 International networks with the UPC as a member http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  6. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. CDEI-UPC http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  7. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. CDEI-UPC http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  8. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. CDEI-UPC Our Team: The MRH Project Team: Carles Domènech domenech@cdei.upc.edu Huáscar Paz paz@cdei.upc.edu Sònia Llorens llorens@cdei.upc.edu Skype: sonia_llorens Tel: +34 934 010 831 Carles Riba (as consultant) riba@cdei.upc.edu http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  9. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Amate: Loudspeaker System characterization • Robotic system for uptake characteristics of loudspeakers. The characteristic are then introduced in software that simulates the behaviour of a set of loudspeakers in a given space. Tasks performed: • Management and coordination of the Project • Management of the development of the control system • Management of the development of data acquisition system • Design and fabrication of a 3-axis robot for positioning a loudspeaker • Installation and start up http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  10. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Amate: Loudspeaker System characterization CHAMBER of COMMERCE 2009 AWARDS http://www.master-audio.com/ http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  11. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Ictineu III: Submarine robotic arm for scientific purposes • Ictineu III is the project where a submarine for a scientific purpose is developed. • The robotic arm is able to work up to 2000 meters depth. Tasks performed: • Analysis of the state of the art of underwater robotic arms • Conceptual design • Analysis of most appropriate kinematics • Selection of actuators • Design for manufacturing http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  12. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Ictineu III: Submarine robotic arm for scientific purposes http://www.ictineu.net/ http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  13. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Elebia: e5, the automatic crane hook • The elebia® e5 is automatic, motorized, remote control, industrial hook system. • Task performed: • Conceptual design • Material and manufacturing process selection • Design for prototyping • Integration of electronics components • Manufacture and assembly of a functional prototype • Testing and evaluation of results • Drawings for serial manufacturing of hooks http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  14. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Elebia: e5, the automatic crane hook http://www.elebia.com/ http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  15. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Serra soldadura: Robotic welding gun • Development of a new linear electrical actuator for robotic welding guns Task performed: • Conceptual design • Design for prototyping • Integration of electrical actuator and electronics components • Management of manufacture and assembly of a functional prototype • Testing and evaluation of results • Drawings for serial manufacturing welding guns

  16. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Serra soldadura: Robotic welding gun http://www.serrasold.com

  17. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Reverté: Analysis and design of a machine for particle sorting • The particle sorter is a machine that includes a turbine to separate carbonate particles using centrifugal force and an airflow. Tasks performed: • Analysis of bearings, critical speed, strain and stress of system • Analysis of materials suitable for optimal operation of the machine • Redesign to prevent the effects of critical speed

  18. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Reverté: Analysis and design of a machine for particle sorting http://www.reverteminerals.com/

  19. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Praesentis: Bleeper, teleoperatedunderwater vehicle • Bleeper is an underwater explorer, of very small size and large versatility Task performed: • Conceptual design • Design and test of preliminar prototypes of propellers • Design of a functional prototype with all components • Management of manufacture and assembly of a functional prototype • Testing in real conditions and evaluation of results • Drawings for serial manufacturing

  20. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • Praesentis: Bleeper, teleoperatedunderwater vehicle http://www.praesentis.com

  21. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • MRM: Muscular relaxation machine • Development of a new muscular relaxation machine for sportsman. • Task performed: • Conceptual design • Design for prototyping • Testing and evaluation of results • Drawings for serial manufacturing http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  22. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ABOUT US. OUR PROJECTS • MRM: Muscular relaxation machine http://www.mrm-andorra.com/ http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  23. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 About us MRH project The project State of art in rehabilitation Main requirements for MRH Pilot case: Energy harvesting applied to MRH http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  24. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 MRH-PROJECT WP2:Main constrains for stakeholders (technological, medical, social) WP1:State of the art (rehabilitation and mechatronic equipment) WP2:User requirements of MRH WP3:Business models • Design specs • Medical specs • User interfaces Pilot applications The white book of Mechatronics Rehabilitation at Home WP4:Knowledge and experience exchange http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  25. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 MRH STATE OF ART http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  26. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 MRH MAIN REQUIRENTS PATIENT POINT OF VIEW VS THERAPIST REQ VS COMPANIES REQ. COMMON REQ. VS SPECIFIC REQ. TECHNICAL REQ. VS MEDICAL REQ. VS LEGAL AND SOCIAL REQ EFFICIENT / FUNCTION FUN / MOTIVATION COST / AFFORDABLE PORTABLE / SPACE / ENERGY CONSUMPTION EASY OF USE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT PATIENT AND THERAPIST CONTACT CONNECTIVITY / FEEDBACK / DATA ACQUISITION / THERAPY EVALUATION SAFE AND ROBUST http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  27. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 About us MRH project Pilot case: Energy harvesting applied to MRH Main concepts Application example Business model http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  28. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH What is energy harvesting? Energy Harvesting is the process where the energy not used and coming from existing sources (i.e. vibration, repetitive movements, solar energy, wind energy, etc) is captured, stored and used for energy supplying of electronic devices autonomous and wireless. Why are we talking about harvesters in MRH? Harvesters offer new possibilities to rehabilitation devices because they are very attractive to replace batteries in low consumption and/or wireless devices. • Main concepts http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  29. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Main concepts Advantages: • No maintenance required. • More autonomy • Practice rehabilitation anywhere. • No batteries required. • New functionalities Disadvantages: • Low power generation. • Complex designs. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  30. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • CDEI-UPC Previous experience CDEI has developed several electromagnetic harvesters in transfer of technology projects. The generators are used into power wireless sensors to perform CBM (Condition Based Monitoring) in trains. Electromagnetic Prototype developed in CDEI. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  31. Energy Harvesters Vibration-Powered Generators Piezoelectric Deformation-Powered Generators Electromagnetic Vibration-Powered Generators Vibration-Powered Generators Electrostatic Thermal-Powered Generators WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  32. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH Vibration The oscillating system is typically a cantilever-beam structure with a mass at the unattached end of the lever. PIEZOLECTRIC HARVESTERS EoPlex Technologies Ltd. Prototype Deformation Any force can be converted in electrical energy leveraging the capabilities of piezoelectric materials. Variable forces or impacts applied into piezoelectric elements have been used in human applications. Backpack with piezoelectric straps http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  33. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH ELECTROMAGNETIC HARVESTERS Relative motion between a coil and a magnet causes the induction of an electric current in the coil (Induction Faraday’s law) ELECTROSTATIC HARVESTERS Mechanical forces are employed to do work against the attraction of oppositely charged parts; in effect, such devices are mechanically variable capacitors whose plates are separated by the movement of the source of vibration. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  34. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH THERMAL HARVESTERS Temperature differences of only a couple of degrees, induce heat to migrate to the cooler region of a thermoelectric system. This heat flow carries electrons with it, thereby generating a current. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  35. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Movements done by patients during its rehabilitation process can be a source of energy, using the electromagnetic principle of harvesting. • What are the advantages of this proposal? • The devices developed in the project would have autonomy to acquire, store and send data. This would offer the possibility of rehabilitation anywhere (with the only requirement of low electric consumption systems). • The Power harvesters designed are suitable to be used in other applications and systems with similar conditions. That can result in a very attractive device for companies, as they can open their market to several sectors using energy harvesters. • It is an extra value of the rehabilitation devices, making them more versatile without a significant cost increase. • Energy harvesting in MRH can be used as a motivation tool (medical experts point motivation of patients as a key point for faster rehabilitations). The device being able to store and show the energy that is being generated by the patient can create a motivation score for them. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  36. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH In the mechanical prototype of the foot throttle there is the possibility of replacing the passive force done by the four pistons. The pistons may produce an equivalent resistant force and necessary energy to supply the electronic system. • Pilot case. Energy harvesting applied to Foot Throttle http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  37. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Pilot case. Energy harvesting applied to Foot Throttle The user performs some force at some speed, that are the inputs in our system. We want to obtain the values of those force and speed, and also position data - As some electricity is generated, we can estimate the values for the force and speed from the generated current and tension. And the position data is get with a sensor. current position (sensor) force (current) tension speed (tension) force speed http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  38. Estimated results WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Pilot case. Energy harvesting applied to Foot Throttle Based on different user kinds, and considering mechanical and electrical efficiency of all the device parts, we have estimated the power generation in the two allowed movements. Even in the worst case, the energy generation can allow feeding basic electronics to acquire data. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  39. Estimated results WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH The final purpose of this device is to acquire some data that can be used by the therapist. That’s why we want to store, for each exercise, the number of cycles performed, force, speed, position and time. This data is stored in the device and can be read from it or can be sent to the therapist. The autonomy of this device is the main advantage, so it can be used everywhere. • Pilot case. Energy harvesting applied to Foot Throttle • force • time • speed • Therapist • cycles • position • EVERYWHERE http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  40. Customer segments WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model • Elder people • Diabetic patients First approach: end users It is known the decrease in strength (and quality) of lower leg muscles due to diabetes mellitus as well as age effects (elderly). For the former group the ventral (anterior) muscles decrease more rapidly than the dorsal muscles. For elderly the strength of (leg) muscles is overall decreasing as a function of age. Therefore a rehabilitation device for lower limb at home can involve a higher quality of life for those people. • Patients • Clients • Therapists • Healthcare providers Second approach Patients would be associated to rehabilitation, while clients would be associated to preventive care. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  41. Customer segments WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model • Public hospitals • Private hospitals • Rest homes • Foundations / charity institutions • Working in those institutions: • Physiotherapists • Osteopaths • Nurses • Universities with healthcare education • Professional Healthcare Schools http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  42. Customer segments WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model • Fitness centre / gyms • Sanatorium = health Spa = convalescent home • Individual clients: • End users (patients or clients) • Patients’ families • Internet shops (for individual clients and institutions) • Shops / institutions which are specialized in selling / renting rehabilitation equipment • Insurance institutions http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  43. Market potential Elder people in Spain in Europe WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  44. Market potential Diabetic patients Estimated evolution of Diabetes in Spain People per year WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model Hugh potencial, and even more if we think about clients (with preventive and fun exercices) plus patients. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  45. Key processes How do we get the market? WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model • Promotion: different ways to promote energy harvesting to foot throttle can be done. Here we list the most important, considered in rehabilitation sector: • - Promotion to DMU (Decisions Making Units, like physiotherapists and other medical experts, insurance companies, hospitals, etc.) • Direct promotion (face to face) • Incentive programs • - Promotion to end users • Indirect promotion via DMU (personal and non personal) • Indirect promotion via e.g. health and life style related fairs and magazines • - Relationship building via • Professional guidance e.g. physiotherapists • User friendliness of software • Regular software updates • Rewarding programs for discipline etc. Distribution channels: most of them are already existing (rehabilitation centers, hospitals, etc.) http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  46. Key processes Business network WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) • Communication via • Physiotherapists: as they are the main link between rehabilitation devices and end users • Health insurance companies: they can feed the organization with complementary performances of the products • Media targeting elderly people and/or specific illness communities (for example: Associació Catalana de Diabètics): magazines, web sites, etc. • Relationship building via • Professional guidance by physiotherapists and other rehabilitation experts • User friendliness of software • Regular software updates • Rewarding programs for discipline and motivation (i.e. community games in a common area to permit social contact) http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  47. Economic analysis WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model • Calculation of ROI (Return Of Inversion): when doing the economic analysis of ROI, we are thinking in manufacturers companies, which already have existing manufacturing buildings and structure, and /or insurance companies, that should subcontract the engineering costs. • Estimated inversion for the project of device development: 700.000€ (that includes engineering costs, certifications, and manufacturing tools investment). • Estimated inversion for marketing: 240.000€ • Raw Materials: 350€ /unit • Selling price (considering 10% margin for manufacturing area plus 20% for commercial margin): 455€ • Sales forecast in Spain: considering that there is an estimated market of 3 million people on 2012, we expect the following sales: • (Selling the product, not renting it.) http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  48. Economic analysis WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING - MRH • Business model http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  49. Economic analysis WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 ENERGY HARVESTING • Business model • As a first economic approach we can conclude that on the 4th year of the project we would reach the break-even point. In this analysis we have to understand some considerations: • Economic analysis has been done considering a manufacturer structure already existing, otherwise the costs would increase and break-even point would move to next years. • Economic analysis has been done without considering any cofounding of the device: if there is a possibility of cofounding, the forecast sales would probably increase, so the break-even point can move to previous years. • In the sales forecast there is an important commercial step between year 4 and year 5: if that becomes true, then it will be necessary to consider new manufacturing inversions, as probably the manufacturers is not provided with the needed infrastructure to give answer to this demand. http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

  50. WP4- meetingPilsen- june2011 MRH-PROJECT Any question? http://www.cdei.upc.edu/

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