Duration: 2.5 months
Year: 2025
Advisor: Prof. Roger Ball
Rampers
Next-generation aviation headset for ramp agents
THE IDEA: Enhanced protection for the high-intensity workspace
Currently, $11.79 Billion Market of Ground Support Equipments. “Needs for smarter, safer, and more ergonomic equipment”(1). 22 Million Workers in the U.S. suffer Irregular wearing of hearing protection(2).
Problem
(1) Al-Harthy, N. A., Abugad, H., Zabeeri, N., Alghamdi, A. A., Al Yousif, G. F., & Darwish, M. A. (2022).
(2) (3) Kerns, E., Masterson, E. A., Themann, C. L., & Calvert, G. M. (2018).Ramp environments are chaotic—low light, constant movement, and harsh conditions push equipment to its limits. RAMPERS enhances visibility and delivers long-shift comfort with a stable, secure fit engineered for real ramp operations.
Objective
