CHARIoT Challenge: Advancing First Responder Communications

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Year
2020
Services
Augmented Reality
Intro
The 2020 CHARIOT Challenge was an open innovation prize competition hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) aimed at advancing the development of tools for first responders to improve transportation safety, efficiency, and accessibility. As a winning submission we were awarded cash prizes and recognition for our contributions to the field. Our submission focused on augmented reality incident command tools for first responders during an active shooter scenario.

Process

MY ROLE

As the Lead Designer for the winning submission in the 2020 CHARIOT Challenge, I played a pivotal role in advancing the development of augmented reality incident command tools for first responders in active shooter scenarios. The competition, hosted by the prestigious National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), aimed to drive innovation in enhancing transportation safety, efficiency, and accessibility for first responders. Our submission not only garnered recognition but also earned us substantial cash prizes for our valuable contributions to the field. Leading the design efforts, I spearheaded the conceptualization, design, and implementation of intuitive incident command tools that provided real-time situational awareness and critical information to first responders. Leveraging augmented reality technology, our solution empowered first responders with the necessary tools to effectively and efficiently respond to active shooter incidents, ultimately improving safety and saving lives. Through my leadership and expertise, we were able to make a significant impact in advancing the capabilities of first responders and positively shaping the landscape of transportation safety and emergency response.

PRODUCT

Utilizing the Magic Leap headset, our team developed an augmented reality solution that provided real-time situational awareness and critical information to those on the front lines. A key component of our innovation was the implementation of digital triage cards, enabling first responders to track and monitor the conditions of victims in a streamlined and efficient way. To further enhance scenario planning and tracking of the active shooter, we were able to acess the power of IoT data from the building, incorporating valuable insights to inform decision-making processes. By integrating these advanced technologies, we created a comprehensive and sophisticated toolset that significantly improved the response capabilities of first responders, ultimately saving lives and ensuring greater efficiency in critical situations. The project exemplified the potential of technology in transforming emergency response and highlighted the importance of innovation in addressing the complex challenges faced by first responders.

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Result

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • TThe use of “just in time” information helped make decision faster. Only relevant information was presented to incident commands to prevent information overload..

  • Spatial virtual representation of first responders, victims, and the active shooter, helped with threate neutralization decision making.
  • Connected smart buildings will have helpful information for risk mitigation.

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