Project Contributions: PolarTech

 My Contributions to Polar Tech:

- Contributed to the development of the Polar Breeze design by researching existing wearable cooling devices and identifying limitations in current technologies.

- Engaged in brainstorming sessions with team members to generate innovative ideas for enhancing the cooling efficiency and user experience of the Arc Cooler.

- Drafted the problem statement, focusing on the ideal features, existing gaps, and goals of the Polar Breeze product.

- Conducted thorough research on the functionality and effectiveness of current cooling devices and fan technologies, synthesizing findings into actionable insights for product development.

- Compiled team minutes during consultation with prof brad to ensure effective communication and coordination among team members throughout the project.

- Identified and recorded various potential improvements and modifications to the Arc Cooler based on user feedback, particularly from Joe Yang.

 Individual Contributions to Polar Tech:

- Came out of the idea of portable cooling devices.

- Researched the limitations and effectiveness of the Arc Cooler by analyzing feedback from users, including insights on battery life, cooling efficiency, and user comfort.

- Investigated technological innovations to improve battery performance, such as centralizing power sources and incorporating swappable battery designs.

- Analyzed the importance of inlet fans in enhancing airflow and proposed their integration into the Polar Breeze design to improve cooling effectiveness.

- Developed background information for the report, focusing on the relevance of wearable cooling solutions in outdoor work environments and the increasing need for such technologies due to climate change.

- Reviewed existing fan designs to propose enhancements that address user safety and device durability.

- Took charge of preparing a prototype of Polar Breeze. This preparation included a demo that we showcased during our presentation pitch, helping illustrate our concepts to stakeholders clearly.

- Visited Paya Lebar Air Base to interview Joe Yang, a soldier to gather his feedback on the Arc Cooler. I prepared a list of interview questions that focus on aspects such as battery life, cooling effectiveness and user comfort. 


Report contribution:

I wrote the followings for my report:

1. Background

   • 1.1 Overview of Cooling Devices: I contributed to this section by providing a foundational understanding of the existing cooling devices, explaining their purpose and mechanisms.
   • 1.2 Concerns and Issues Raised by Users: I addressed the challenges and limitations that users have experienced with current cooling solutions, identifying areas for improvement.
   • 1.3 Existing Fan Fitted Cooling Product
     • 1.3.1 ARC Cooler: I work with min to analyze ARC Cooler  features and user feedback to highlight its strengths and weaknesses.

2. Methodology

   • 5.1 Primary Research: I detailed the primary research methods used in our project, explaining how we collected data directly from users and conducted field studies to inform our conclusions.

3. Conclusion: I summarized the findings of the report, emphasizing the key insights gained from my research and the proposed solutions to enhance existing cooling devices.

4. Appendix: I added the interview summary  to support the main text, ensuring comprehensive coverage of our research findings and enhancing the report's utility.