Helpful Engineering has designed facial protection called the Origami Face Shield that can be locally manufactured on demand for $0.55-$0.88 USD / unit.
Background
The rapid spread of COVID-19 continues worldwide.
The US peak is imminent (~mid-April) with several countries hitting their apex soon after.
Urgent action is needed NOW to address supply shortages.
The Problem
There is a chronic and urgent need for safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) for those people working on the front lines trying to save lives.
The current safety equipment and PPE supply is completely insufficient. This will lead to unnecessary loss of life for both patients and care providers.
Reliance on overseas providers is high-risk, logistically slow, and inefficient. The days and hours matter!
The Solution
Helpful Engineering (HE) has designed new, low-cost, disposable facial protection (the Origami Face Shield).
Small scale production cost is $0.88 USD each. Mass production drives unit cost to around $0.55 USD.
This design is production ready, validated, and easy to scale.
These shields can be both mass and locally produced in all 50 states and ship flat, allowing for fast delivery.
