Software and Hardware for a Portable Artificial Lung Ventilation Device (ALV)

Development of a comprehensive solution — software and hardware — for a portable artificial lung ventilation (ALV) device.

Problem: Insufficient availability of portable ventilator solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solution: Assembly of a prototype with a custom fault-tolerant software system.

The project was commissioned by a private medical company from Germany and focused on creating a compact, energy-efficient, and reliable medical device suitable for mobile clinics and emergency care.

The project included a full development cycle: hardware platform design, circuit engineering, embedded software development, and user interface creation.

Special attention was paid to portability, autonomy, and ease of use.

In addition to software development, the team also prototyped the breathing mechanism — a physical model was assembled and tested, simulating ventilator operation using tubes, valves, and pumps. This allowed real-world testing of airflow and pressure regulation algorithms.

The system was equipped with a specialized communication protocol for data exchange between modules, and the operator interface was adapted to medical standards, ensuring fast navigation and access to critical functions.

Creation of a compact and reliable portable ventilator solution combining intelligent software with a physical breathing mechanism optimized for mobile medical use.