Project Overview

Human evolution into a technologically abundant era has lead to hyper-stimulation of visual, auditory, virtual and external processes.
Thusly, the brain uses power, in excess, to process this additional information. This effect is acutely apparent in primary sensory overloaded environments (operating rooms, traffic, major metropolitan city centers, mass transit etc).

The ability to tune out excess auditory, visual, and external stimuli, gives the human brain more neural processing power in everyday life, and even more so, in especially stressful environments requiring rapid diagnosis and intervention.

We are seeking to create a device that will observe, record, analyze, and guide modifications in high sensory input environments. Specifically in the operating rooms at UW Hospital and Clinics. This device will be utilized by operating room primary care teams in order to identify and remediate excess stimuli in the operating room. Identifying and removing excess stimuli fosters an environment of efficient communication in time-sensitive, stressful environments. This allows providers to be more intentional, deliberate, efficient with energy expenditure, which will improve patient outcomes, decrease provider burnout, and reduce hospital spending through increased efficiencies.

Team Picture

Contact Information

Team Members

• Seth Roge - Team Leader
• Darby Macleish - Communicator
• Jared Zunenshine - BSAC
• Brooke Weyenberg - BWIG
• Rehaan Machhi - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. John Puccinelli - Advisor
• Mr. William Filbey II - Client
• Mr. Russ Ward - Alternate Contact

Related Projects

• Fall 2020: Over-Stimulated: Navigating excessive environmental sensory input in the OR
• Spring 2020: Over-Stimulated: Navigating excessive environmental sensory input in the OR
• Fall 2019: Over-Stimulated: Navigating excessive environmental sensory input in the OR