StrokeDx
Wearable automated stroke detector.
Traditional stroke diagnosis using CT or MRI is slow, costly, and requires patient transport, delaying critical treatment. StrokeDx addresses these challenges with a compact, automated scanning helmet that improves speed, accuracy, and access to lifesaving diagnosis.
Rapid, automated stroke detection delivered at the bedside.
Research Insights & Discovery
KEY OUTPUTS
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
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
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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
StrokeDx marks a major advancement in stroke care accessibility: an automated, wearable, bedside diagnostic device shaped by deep clinical insight and human centered engineering. With RKS Design leading industrial form development, workflow integration, prototyping, and emotional mapping, and supported by early funding validation, StrokeDx is set to transform stroke triage and accelerate care protocols worldwide.
Key Outcomes and Results
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