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Paving a new path toward recovery,
One step at a time

Our team is aiming to eliminate the consequences of traditional IV poles, which restrict mobility, hinder independence, and prolong recovery for pediatric patients. Our breakthrough solution, IV Bot, is a hands-free robotic IV pole designed with the needs of children and nurses in mind.

The Problem

For Patients:
  • IV poles are heavy and extremely hard to maneuver for children as they walk or crawl, leaving many children dependent on a nurse or parent to move
  • IV lines are easily ripped out of patients which can cause pain or infection


    • For Nurses:
  • IV pole bases are wide and take up valuable space in crowded patient rooms
  • IV poles lack storage for other medical equipment and personal belongings
  • It is difficult to push both the pole and patient's bed during transport


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    Our Solution

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    The IV Bot is the first of its kind. Pediatric patients have a hands-free experience, while parents and nurses no longer need to maneuver heavy and awkward equipment for them. The IV Bot looks similar to a standard IV pole from the top, but the base is where the magic lies. In order to create a hands-free experience, the IV Bot base uses bluetooth and GPS technology to track and follow pediatric patients.

    Bluetooth, GPS, and Compass

    Our array of sensors allow the IV Bot to intelligently follow the patient’s location in real time

    Mecanum Wheels

    These wheels help the IV Bot move precisely and swiftly in any direction necessary to follow the patient at a safe and comfortable distance

    Storage Compartment

    Nurses are able to use the built-in storage to hold equipment like external pacemakers, chest tubes, or even simply the child’s toys

    Adjustable Height and Narrow Base

    IV Bot has all the height options of a standard IV pole, but with a smaller footprint, meaning the IV Bot takes up less space in crowded hospital rooms

    Competitive Advantage

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    Market Strategy

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    Pitch Video

    Meet The Team

    We are a team of undergraduate biomedical engineering students. Our experiences range from industry to business and clinical settings. We also have two mentors on our team, Dr. Jackie Lee (CHOC) and Dr. Christine King (UCI).

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    Team IV Bot! From left to right, we are Katie Trimble (CFO), Leilany Lim (CEO), Ulysses Castillo (CTO), Isela Magallon (COO), and Amal Tabban (CMO). View our poster here!

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    We have two mentors on our team who have challenged and guided us throughout our project. Dr. Jackie Lee is from CHOC (left) and Dr. Christine King is from UCI (right). We couldn’t do this without them!



    We hope you can join us in our mission to give pediatric patients a chance to reclaim their independence, mobility, and control over their own lives. For further communication, please contact us at limlt@uci.edu.