Morgan IAT will project manage mOm from initial design phase to bringing it to market, as well as developing the electronics and software.
The project started in May 2016 for the incubator, destined for use in harsh environments, in domestic and overseas remote regions, as well as disaster zones and refugee camps.
Morgan IAT’s engineers are also developing sterile and disposable infant compartments as an alternative to cleaning, resulting in quicker device set-up and lower contamination costs.
Chairman and research director Howard Clarke said: “The mOm Incubator project allows us to expand our skills and knowledgebase into another sector of the IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety standard.
“Although the incubator industry is well established with its own collateral standard (IEC 60601-2-16), the nature of this development raises some new and interesting challenges when compared with a traditional incubator design, which is what we enjoy about this type of project.”
mOm will weigh less than 10kg. Measuring around 650mm x 400mm x 300 mm in size (expanded), it will collapse to facilitate low-cost shipping to areas where standard incubators are unavailable. The supporting ends can be removed from the collapsible central compartment to facilitate the compartment’s cleaning or replacement.
Morgan IAT will develop James Roberts’ original design that differs from other incubators by removing the risk of liquid-related hazards normally present with electronics underneath the mattress
