StrokeDx

An automated, wearable stroke detection system designed for bedside use—enabling rapid identification of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes to speed treatment and improve patient outcomes.

Traditional stroke diagnosis—via CT/MRI—is slow, costly, and requires patient transport, delaying critical treatment. StrokeDx tackles these limitations by providing a compact, automated scanning helmet that enhances speed, accuracy, and access to lifesaving diagnosis.

Fast, automated stroke detection—right at the bedside

Client

Markets

What We Did

RKS Design conducted in-depth research into existing stroke detection methods and hospital workflows. Understanding the limitations of current diagnostic tools, we identified opportunities to enhance automation and efficiency at the point of care. Our team collaborated with medical professionals to evaluate usability challenges, ensuring the StrokeDx device would fit seamlessly into emergency and clinical environments. By testing early concepts and gathering stakeholder insights, we established the foundation for a solution that improves speed, accuracy, and ease of use.

Research Insights & Discovery

KEY OUTPUTS

User Personas

Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 Map

Benchmarking

Opportunity Areas & Design Criteria

How We Used Psycho-Aesthetics™ to Identify Unique Opportunities in the Project.

Using our proprietary Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 framework, we conducted in-depth interviews and ethnographic observation in diverse lab settings. We identified key emotional and usability pain points — such as intimidation with complex interfaces, workspace clutter, and trust in precision. These insights guided both the form and interface strategy, ensuring approachability and confidence in operation.

Our strategic approach focused on making StrokeDx an intuitive, accessible, and highly effective tool for emergency stroke detection. We prioritized automation to streamline the diagnostic process while ensuring a non-invasive, patient-friendly experience. RKS Design explored various configurations to optimize ergonomics, balancing compactness with the necessary technical integrations. By aligning functionality with real-world clinical needs, we set a clear direction for a device that could be rapidly adopted in hospital settings.

Industrial Design Concept Development

KEY OUTPUTS

Form Factor Concepts

CMF Strategy

Refined Industrial Design Language

RKS Design applied a human-centered approach to StrokeDx’s product development, combining cutting-edge medical technology with an intuitive form factor. We developed a sleek, protective enclosure that enhances patient comfort while housing advanced diagnostic components. The design included an optimized patient interface, ensuring proper head positioning for accurate readings. Prototypes were created with an emphasis on durability, hygiene, and ease of integration into medical workflows, reflecting a balance of aesthetics and practicality.

Engineering Validation

KEY OUTPUTS

Engineering Evaluation Prototypes

Tolerance Analysis & DFM Refinements

Validation Reports

During execution, RKS Design refined StrokeDx through multiple prototype iterations, testing for accuracy, reliability, and user interaction. Engineering teams worked closely to transition the device from concept to functional proof-of-concept, ensuring seamless operation. We supported manufacturing handoff and clinical validation efforts, enabling StrokeDx to move toward regulatory approval and commercialization. The final design delivers a groundbreaking, automated stroke detection solution that enhances emergency care and accelerates critical treatment decisions.

Appearance Prototype & Manufacturing Support

KEY OUTPUTS

Production-Quality Appearance Prototype

Tool-Ready CAD & Technical Drawings

DFM & Vendor Support

StrokeDx represents a profound leap forward in stroke care accessibility: an automated, wearable, bedside diagnostic device born from deep clinical insight and human-centered engineering. With RKS Design guiding industrial form, workflow integration, prototyping, and emotional mapping—all complemented by early funding validation—StrokeDx is poised to transform stroke triage and accelerate care protocols globally.

Key Outcomes and Results

Key Accomplishments

Advanced wearable prototype nearing clinical validation and pilot deployment in hospital settings.

StrokeDx was named MedTech Innovator Global Competition Grand Prize Winner in October 2023

Raised a $5 million+ oversubscribed Series Seed round

Strategy

Design

Development

StrokeDx

Fast, automated stroke detection—right at the bedside

Client

Markets

What We Did

Research Insights & Discovery

KEY OUTPUTS

Industrial Design Concept Development

KEY OUTPUTS

Engineering Validation

KEY OUTPUTS

Appearance Prototype & Manufacturing Support

KEY OUTPUTS

Key Outcomes and Results

Key Accomplishments

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