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camp in tents 80%
e Problem
• hikers & campers face dangerous predators in wilderness
moderately dangeroius 53%
are atleast moderately afraid of dangerous predators when camping 46% are atleast moderately afraid of dangerous predators when hiking 63% → can attack people or raid campsites → difficult to predict location → could appear at any moment, including while sleeping out of 17 BSM Students... out of 17 BSM Students...
camp in significantly to extremely remote areas 37% hike in significantly to extremely remote areas 44%
e Problem
• most camping & hiking locations are at least partially remote, and many are extremely remote ⇒ difficult for people to get help if there is an emergency
How might we...
feel secure and safe from predators & isolation in the wilderness?
current products
Motion-Tracking Trail Cameras
– ~$35-$125 – don’t actually deter animals – many require external device and/or internet connection to access information – don’t provide any help in emergency situations
current products
Ultrasonic Animal Repellents
– ~$15-$30 – stationary & difficult to move – unappealing lights
– at ground level ⇒ hard to capture entire area – don’t provide user with any helpful data – don’t provide any help in emergency situations
current products Solar Nocturnal Animal Repellents
– ~$5-$10/pc – unappealing lights – lower quality – don’t utilize frequency ⇒ less effective – don’t provide user with any helpful data – don’t provide any help in emergency situations
current products InReach
Satalite Products
– ~$300-500 – very expensive – unnecessarily complex & elaborate – don’t identify or deter animals or offer any protection – don’t provide any helpful data about location conditions
the journ y
y Elements:
wildlife camera animal detection
solar panel top straps around tree high-frequency deterrent seperate non-wifi remote control app w/ online shared map interface
prototy Steps
1st
Ideas
Final Prototype
1st prototype
solar panel roof
– slightly overhanging – slightly slanted tree strap
– wraparound & tie
– centered & right under solar panel – partialy sheilded by roof camera lense (+ AI animal recognition technology)
– thin & weak fabric speaker – one rounded on front – no side speakers
settings – a couple side dials (to adjust Hz & sensitivity) – no buttons
2nd prototype
solar panel roof
– overhanging more so it can better protect the lens
– slanted more so water can run off faster tree strap
– thicker & adjustable strap wraps around
– plastic loop hooks into slot
– centered + slightly lower under solar panel to maintain range of vision camera lens
– flashes if low battery (+ AI animal recognition technology) alert light
– a couple side dials adjust Hz & sensitivity)
settings
– on/off button
– alerts when recognizing animal
speaker
– one flat on front
– no side speakers
– SOS emergency satellite alert button
– notifies emergency contacts & nearest emergency/rescue services
Final Prototype
(+ AI animal recognition technology)
solar panel roof
– still overhanging so it can protect the lens
– even more slanted
– detachable via magnets so panel can be used to charge other things
tree strap
– same thicker & adjustable strap that wraps around
– carabiner hooks into reenforced & expanded slot
– centered + slightly closer under solar panel
camera lens
– alerts when recognizing animal
– a couple side dials (to adjust Hz & sensitivity)
– on/off button
– flashes if low battery alert light
back handle
settings
– SOS emergency satellite alert button
– notifies emergency contacts & nearest emergency/rescue services
– small strap that allows the Wildera to be hung or put on a tree branch
speaker
– speakers on all sides, including bottom to maximize sound
– immediate alert button
– works as a manual backup if animal is not automatically detected
remote control prototype
solar panel on/off
main screen: animal report log emergency button
– allows you to set alert to specific Hz – brief report of every alert including time of alert & type of animal – synchs with app
fre
no wifi connection neccesary
– SOS emergency satellite alert button – notifies emergency contacts & nearest emergency/rescue services sensitivity dial – controls the theshhold of animal movemt that will trigger an alert
Wildera App
• connects to remote control • online interactive danger/sighting maps
• customizable emergency alert settings & contacts
state & national parks campgrounds extreme/ remote campers
Next Steps
1. create tangible remote control device
3. further develop Wildera app features
2. create more ways for the camera to turn/swivel
4. create camouflage prototype
5. create grippier tree strap