The ALTAIR io360 is the newest product in the portable gas detection family providing an intelligent and connected experience.
There are significant challenges around monitoring hazardous environments because it is largely dependent on manual environmental testing to ensure spaces are safe.
How might we enable workers and supervisors to be safe by creating temporary gas detection bubbles to ensure safe working conditions 24/7?
I served as the lead product designer, mechanical engineer, and UX designer.
Over three years, I collaborated with electrical engineers, software developers, manufacturing engineers, industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and suppliers to design, test, and manufacture this groundbreaking product.
My responsibilities included mechanical engineering design, product design, and UX design for the accompanying mobile app.
User Research
Key Persona: EHS Supervisor
EHS Supervisors focus on minimizing downtime, staying on budget, and ensuring safety.
Key Persona: Line Worker
Line Workers aim to keep operations running smoothly and safely, completing tasks efficiently.
Customer Challenges
Weight and Portability
Competitor products weigh over 25 lbs, requiring significant effort to transport and set up.
Complex Setup
Setup times are around 30 minutes due to complicated interfaces + multiple gateways.
Lack of Connectivity
Competitors’ devices lack cloud connectivity, requiring constant monitoring to detect alarms.
Mounting Limitations
Bulky designs restrict mounting options to the ground, limiting usability in confined spaces.
Splash Protection
Competitors’ products often lack splash protection, leading to operational failures.
Short Battery Life
Existing products offer only 24 hours of battery life, requiring frequent replacements.
Product Design Highlights
Mood Board
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Mechanical Design
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Industrial Design Exploration
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Product Testing
Drop testing, Water Ingress, and Dust Ingress protetion.
Product Features
Lightweight and Portable
Weighing only 1 lb, the MSA io360 is easily transportable. Eight units can fit in a standard carrying case for effortless setup.
High Visibility
The device can be set up in less than 1 minute using a mobile app and a single button press.
Cloud Connectivity
Offers long-range wireless capabilities, creating mesh networks for comprehensive monitoring. Real-time alerts and notifications via mobile and web interfaces.
Flexible Mounting Options
Equipped with an embedded magnet and carabiner attachment, allowing for versatile mounting in various locations.
Splash Protection
Includes a splash guard to ensure continuous operation during cleaning processes.
Accurate Sensing
Market leading XCell Sensors add the most precise sensing capabilities to keep people safe.
Product Impact
Lightweight design and easy transportability have made deployment more efficient.
With a setup time of less than 1 minute, users can deploy the device quickly.
Real-time monitoring and cloud connectivity ensure that supervisors can maintain a safe environment for workers.
Real-time monitoring and cloud connectivity ensure that supervisors can maintain a safe environment for workers.
Flexible mounting options allow the device to be used in various challenging environments and confined spaces.
Splash protection ensures that the device continues to operate during cleaning processes, maintaining continuity.