Agriculture
January 10, 2024
Okra Pod
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Okra Solar Pty Ltd
Updated on March 15, 2024
·Created on August 31, 2021
A rapidly deployable, expandable shipping container based facility for disasters and pandemics. Courtesy of WHO Compendium 2021
The SmartPod is a rapidly deployable, ISO standard shipping container that can expand into a 37 m2 (400 sq. ft) fully equipped space in 20 minutes, including infection control features (HEPA/UV filters, option for negative pressure), GPS tracking, and hardware/software for training and clinical support.
Potential SmartPod medical spaces include: Lab/pharmacy unit, public health surveillance, diagnostics, isolation, and treatment, screening, surgical care, triage, clinical management unit, women’s health, refugee care, primary care, and vaccinations.
This product was selected for inclusion in WHO’s 2021 Compendium of Innovative Health Technologies for Low‐Resource Settings.
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
SmartPod's are available from the manufacturer.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Manufactured in the United States.
Intellectural Property Type
Select Type
User Provision Model
Available from the manufacturer.
Distributions to Date Status
As of October 2020, 6 units have been deployed globally: 2 wards, 2 COVID negative pressure clinics, a BSL 2 lab, BSL 3 lab, and a pharmacy.
Intended number of occupants (#)
Unkown
Speed of assembly
20 minutes
Footprint area (m²)
37 m2
Internal volume (m³)
35.1 m3
Material composition
Aluminum panels and steel frame
Lifespan (years)
15+ years
Flammable Flash Point Temperature (°C)
Unknown
Maximum snow load (kg/m²)
Unknown
Maximum wind speed (km/h)
186 km/h
Suitable climates
Any
Design Specifications
The Smart Pod is made from aluminum panels and a steel frame that expands manually into a 37 m2 (400 sq. ft) in under 20 minutes with 2-4 people. As the container is an ISO standard 2.4 X 6.1 m (8 X 20 ft), it can be transported via train, truck, helicopter, ship, or plane. Smart Pod was designed to be used in difficult terrains, can function off-grid and in adverse weather conditions (thermal-core resin), are air and water-tight, energy-efficient, and build from 100% recyclable materials. Multiple units can be integrated together to scale. The units include GPS tracking and hardware/software (connectivity, education and training, multiple languages, scanning system for patients and supply tracking).
Technical Support
A trained general technical should provide corrective maintenance.
Replacement Components
Available from manufacturer
Lifecycle
15+ years with 1-year warranty
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Smart Pods were designed for quick deployment and setup, and to be lightweight, eco-friendly, and versatile.
Vetted Performance Status
This product has been user-tested in Houston, Texas as well as Liberia clinics and labs, and has a demonstrated ability to eliminate 99.7 percent of dangerous pathogens.
Safety
Should be operated by trained individuals.
Complementary Technical Systems
Generator, water tank, and basic biohazard waste bins for clinical care
Academic Research and References
Petrova EV, et al., 2019, Remote Laboratory Management Respiratory Virus Diagnostics. J Vis Exp, Vol. 46, PMID: 31009009
Compliance with regulations
International Building Code (IBC) 2015 regulatory approval Meets or exceeds the following:
Other Information
Youtube Video Houston Chronicle Article Winner: Vulcan Inc.'s Paul G. Allen Ebola Program Baylor Global Health is one of seven awardees selected from Vulcan Inc.’s Paul G. Allen Ebola Program and one of three awardees to receive funding for emergency infrastructure and logistics; a challenge in any disaster response or infectious disease spread situation.
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