Project number
27041
Organization
Regenesis Biomedical, Inc
Offering
ENGR498-F2026-S2027
The objective of this project is to design, prototype, and evaluate a portable power architecture capable of delivering the same therapeutic output as Regenesis Biomedical's existing diathermy platform- the Reprieve. The student team will focus on the electrical, firmware, and systems engineering necessary to demonstrate technical feasibility.
The project scope includes:
• Evaluating battery technologies, including rechargeable and replaceable battery options
• Developing a battery management and power conversion architecture capable of supporting the required therapy output
• Designing electrical hardware, including schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs), as needed
• Developing embedded firmware to control battery management, safety functions, and therapy operation
• Performing systems engineering activities such as requirements definition, architecture development, interface design and system integration
• Building and testing a functional engineering prototype that demonstrates equivalent therapy performance using portable power
• Characterizing system performance, including power consumption, runtime estimates, thermal performance, and output verification
The project is intended to demonstrate technical feasibility rather than create a production-ready medical device.
The following activities are outside the scope of this project:
• Final industrial or cosmetic product design
• Mechanical enclosure optimization or manufacturing-ready packaging
• Human factors or usability studies
• Clinical testing or regulatory submission
• Manufacturing process development
• Product commercialization
The preferred outcome is a working engineering prototype that validates the feasibility of a portable diathermy platform and provides a foundation for future product development.
Business Impact: Successful completion of this project will enable Regenesis Biomedical to assess the technical viability of a portable diathermy platform, supporting future development of home-use, travel-friendly, and wearable therapy devices that expand patient access while leveraging the company's existing therapeutic technology.
The project scope includes:
• Evaluating battery technologies, including rechargeable and replaceable battery options
• Developing a battery management and power conversion architecture capable of supporting the required therapy output
• Designing electrical hardware, including schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs), as needed
• Developing embedded firmware to control battery management, safety functions, and therapy operation
• Performing systems engineering activities such as requirements definition, architecture development, interface design and system integration
• Building and testing a functional engineering prototype that demonstrates equivalent therapy performance using portable power
• Characterizing system performance, including power consumption, runtime estimates, thermal performance, and output verification
The project is intended to demonstrate technical feasibility rather than create a production-ready medical device.
The following activities are outside the scope of this project:
• Final industrial or cosmetic product design
• Mechanical enclosure optimization or manufacturing-ready packaging
• Human factors or usability studies
• Clinical testing or regulatory submission
• Manufacturing process development
• Product commercialization
The preferred outcome is a working engineering prototype that validates the feasibility of a portable diathermy platform and provides a foundation for future product development.
Business Impact: Successful completion of this project will enable Regenesis Biomedical to assess the technical viability of a portable diathermy platform, supporting future development of home-use, travel-friendly, and wearable therapy devices that expand patient access while leveraging the company's existing therapeutic technology.