Two tech firms collaborate for a transformative search and rescue tool.
- Revector and 4D Products forged a partnership at a networking event.
- The project focuses on improving rescue operations in Vietnam’s dense forests.
- A mobile tracking device reduces search radius to just 20 metres.
- Collaboration highlights the advantages of proximity and communication.
In a notable collaboration, two technology firms based in the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus have developed a highly specialised backpack designed to aid search and rescue missions. The companies, Revector and 4D Products, came together following an introduction at a business networking event. Recognising their collective potential, they embarked on a project aimed at improving search and rescue efforts in Vietnam’s challenging terrains.
Revector, with two decades of experience in telecommunications and security, has engineered a cutting-edge phone tracking device. This device is capable of attracting and monitoring signals from a missing person’s mobile phone, effectively narrowing the search area to a remarkably precise 20-metre radius. Such capability is particularly beneficial in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, where dense forests present significant challenges for rescue operations.
To house this advanced piece of technology, Revector required the expertise of a design and development firm. Fortunately, a chance meeting at Sci-Tech Daresbury with 4D Products provided the ideal solution. 4D Products successfully designed a custom cradle, which can be seamlessly integrated into backpacks used by rescue teams. The proximity of their offices facilitated rapid communication and expedited the development process.
Shane Wilson, CEO of Revector, commented on the collaboration’s effectiveness, stating, “This technology is groundbreaking for search and rescue teams in Vietnam, and we’re truly proud of the difference it will make for locating lost individuals in vegetation-dense areas.” His sentiments highlight the innovative nature and significant impact of this project on improving rescue efforts.
Adam Farrall from 4D Products also praised the efficient collaboration process, noting the benefits of working in close proximity. He stated, “When Revector came back to us with a handle idea, we designed and brought it to life that same day and had a prototype in Shane’s hand before 5pm.” Such agility in design and production illustrates the advantages of their collaborative environment at Sci-Tech Daresbury.
This partnership underscores the importance of collaboration and proximity in swiftly developing impactful technological solutions.
