Developed by Mobomo, the Fit & Breathe app is an innovative mobile solution that provides real-time respirator fit evaluation using advanced technologies such as LiDAR, thermal imaging, and augmented reality (AR). The app was designed to address critical safety concerns in various industries by enabling instant, accurate assessments of respirator fit without requiring extensive equipment or external validation. Fit & Breathe enhances compliance with occupational safety standards, improves accessibility, and reduces the time required for fit testing.
To-Be
1. First-Place Award: Recognized as the top solution in the NIOSH Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.
2. Quantitative Fit Testing Results: Achieved a fit factor of >100 for good fits and <100 for bad fits during controlled environment testing, validating its accuracy and reliability.
3. Usability and Innovation Scores: Received top scores in usability, innovation, and safety during NIOSH's multi-phase evaluation process.
4. Scalability & Accessibility: Designed to function autonomously on iOS devices with LiDAR capabilities, ensuring widespread usability without requiring network connectivity.
5. Industry Impact: Demonstrated potential for broader applications in public health, workplace safety, and industrial compliance, with endorsements from government agencies and industry stakeholders
Stakeholders
The Fit & Breathe app was developed as part of the NIOSH Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge, a federally sponsored competition focused on advancing respirator fit testing methodologies. Mobomo’s solution won first place in the challenge, demonstrating its effectiveness and potential for deployment within federal agencies such as NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Additionally, the app was presented to government leadership, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Standing Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Workplace Safety and Health?.
Business Process Model
Improving Decision-Making with Actionable Insights – Enabling more informed decisions by providing clear, actionable, and data-driven insights to stakeholders., IoT and Tactical Edge – Modular technology, low power, austere operating environments, compute at the edge, and data fusion., Asset Maintenance and Inventory Optimization – Tackling issues related to tracking, repairing, and optimizing inventory or physical assets, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency., Respirator Fit Testing