Develop a VO2 mask that allows a user to comfortably wear glasses during VO2 max testing.

Project Overview

This project will allow athletes with glasses to undergo the VO2 max testing process without having to sacrifice their vision. Metabolic tests, such as VO2 max tests, are important in determining the aerobic fitness of athletes. During VO2 max testing, athletes wear a VO2 mask with an intake tube while performing an intense and high level form of exercise. The concentration of oxygen inhaled and carbon dioxide exhaled are collected through the mask to determine how much oxygen the athlete uses during exercise as well as the maximum concentration of oxygen consumed. The more oxygen consumed, the more efficient the cardiovascular system is working, meaning more oxygen can be used to enhance physical performance. This design will be comfortable, prevent leakage, and most importantly, will allow athletes to wear glasses during VO2 max testing.

Team Picture

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Files

• Final Report (December 14, 2021)
• Final Poster Presentation (December 8, 2021)
• Final Notebook (December 15, 2021)
• Preliminary Report (October 20, 2021)
• Preliminary Presentation (October 15, 2021)
• PDS (September 24, 2021)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Victoria Heiligenthal - Team Leader
• Rachel Krueger - Communicator
• Jakob Knauss - BSAC
• Adrienne Rasmussen - Co-BWIG
• Thomas Kriewaldt - Co-BWIG
• Sinan Ozturk - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Kip Ludwig - Advisor
• Dr. James Trevathan - Advisor
• Ms. Staci Quam - Client