Eurostars project E!6155 Human Finder, Cinside
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Cinside AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 206 000 |
| Project duration | April 2011 - September 2013 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
Each year, innocent human lives are lost in rubble from collapsed structures as a consequence of both natural and man-made disasters. In all cases, the sooner a living victim is located, the greater chance for survival. Hence, there is a need for fast, safe and reliable equipment for early detection and positioning of trapped victims. The system should be portable, easy to operate and cost effective. To integrate the advanced technology on chip and in a portable device is hard and takes time, but there is a good chance that we can fulfil the original idea in the near future.
Results and expected effects
A prototype is developed, it is portable and shows the principle function. A second generation prototype, HumanFinder 2.0, is almost finished and will be an even better platform for further development and tests after this project. The HumanFinder 2.0 has got a new antenna and electronics, and the weight is cut to the half. We are awaiting the new generation radar-chip from Novelda which will unleash the full potential of the HumanFinder system. The HumanFinder development and tests will continue in the new EU project INACHUS that will help HumanFinder to be a product in the near future.
Approach and implementation
Cinside has been the Project leader and responsible for system integration and signal processing. FOI has designed and manufactured the antennas. Novelda has delivered radar chips and started design of the new generation radar chips. Meetings have been frequently held, both physical and Skype. The project has a document area in the Cloud where all participants have access to and possibility to upload project documents.