Brief description of the organization
Rock-It Bottle is a modular, biodegradable smart hydration and survival system. The device integrates advanced water purification, renewable power generation, and environmental/health monitoring for applications in disaster relief, Indigenous community water security, humanitarian aid, defence logistics, and off-grid resilience.
Problem area
Access to clean water, renewable power, and real-time health monitoring remains a global challenge, particularly in disaster-prone, off-grid, and low-resource environments. Current solutions rely on multiple standalone devices, which increases cost and reduces portability. There is an unmet need for a compact, integrated system that can purify water, generate renewable energy, and provide emergency alerts in the field.
Main objectives
- Design and prototype a modular, biodegradable smart hydration and survival bottle.
- Integrate multi-stage water filtration and UV sterilization into a portable device.
- Incorporate renewable power modules (solar, kinetic, turbine).
- Develop basic smart sensor capability for water quality and hydration monitoring.
- Deliver a proof-of-concept prototype that demonstrates feasibility for field testing and future government/NGO applications.
Scope of work
- Conduct a literature review on portable water purification, renewable energy generation, and survival technologies.
- Research existing off-grid hydration and sanitation systems to identify gaps.
- Develop CAD designs and 3D-printed housings for modular components.
- Assemble and integrate water filtration, UV sterilization, and at least one renewable charging module.
- Prototype sensor integration (basic contamination or hydration tracking).
- Document testing results and prepare recommendations for next-stage development and government field trials.
Deliverables
- Functional CAD designs and modular architecture diagrams for the Eco~Librium Rock-It Bottle.
- 3D-printed housing and physical prototype demonstrating integrated water filtration, UV sterilization, and renewable charging.
- A final technical report documenting research, design decisions, and testing results.
- Presentation (oral + poster/slide deck) summarizing the prototype, its applications, and recommendations for next steps (e.g., government testing).
Team meeting frequency
Weekly
Skills and training required
- Research & analytical skills (literature/environmental scan).
- CAD design & 3D printing skills.
- Electronics integration (UV, sensors, charging modules).
- Machining / prototyping (CNC, laser cutting).
- Presentation and technical writing skills.
Resources required
- 3D printing and rapid prototyping labs.
- CNC machining, laser cutting, and waterjet facilities.
- Electronics and circuitry workbench for UV sterilization and power modules.
- Access to computing/software for CAD modeling and simulation.
- Patent-pending design files and modular diagrams.
- Background research and prior documentation.
- Concept specifications (desired functions, modular layout).
- Ongoing mentorship/support during design and testing.
- Access to clean/contaminated water testing facilities (if available at UW).
- Possible collaboration with sustainability labs for biodegradable materials.
NDA or a commercialization agreement for this project?
Yes