OTO
THE-ENEMY
EAR-INFECTIONS-ARE-DIFFICULT-TO-ACCURATELY-DIAGNOSE-THE-CORRECT-MEDICATION>
multiple studies show DIAGNOSTIC-ERROR-RATES-AVERAGE-%%-PERCENT>
INCORRECT-DIAGNOSIS has led to ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANCE>
THE-PROPOSAL
oto is an ear examination medical device with ai camera attachment. allowing health care professionals to record and upload media onto electronic health records. oto’s attachment has ai diagnostic support should the user need assistance in determining the results.
RESEARCH
identifying key pain points in diagnosing ear infections informed a variety of avenues and concepts that improve the user experience for both the health care professional and patient.
‘‘a camera attachment would be hugely beneficial...the patient notes are all digital now.’’
— emlyn, manager at the queen’s medical ent department, nottingham
PROTOTOTYPING
low-fidelity models informed a form that provides a balance of comfort, control and precision. mid-fidelity prototypes refined the internal structures and mechanisms before producing an aesthetic model for further testing.
red dot design award 2024 - jury statement
the curved lines and high-quality appearance of its anthracite surface make oto stand out from competitor products.
INTERFACE
the ai camera attachment captures footage of the ear canal and allows users to remotely share media to colleagues for second opinions on diagnosis.
REPORT
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