Game Ready, a pioneer in therapeutic recovery technology, initially approached our team with a rudimentary prototype of a device they intended to revolutionize the industry. They had a vision: a cutting-edge therapeutic system, combining active cold and intermittent pneumatic compression therapies in a user-friendly and efficient design. We brought to the table a broad spectrum of skills including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial design, and research to realize this vision.
The project commenced with a deep dive into the existing prototype's connector hose assembly. This assembly was critical to the delivery of therapeutic modalities but was, at the time, far from optimal. Brainstorming sessions generated multiple conceptual designs, which were refined into the New CoolSystems Connector (NC2). Our mechanical engineers transformed the initial rough sketch into a robust and reliable connector design. We developed a CAD database, produced prototypes, and conducted extensive reliability testing, leading to the final assembly.
Simultaneously, our electrical engineers set to work on the prototype's control unit. The unit's task was formidable: it had to manage active cryotherapy, intermittent compression, and temperature settings with precision and dependability. Our team revamped the control unit's software to streamline the integration of these features, transforming a challenging prototype into a smoothly functioning system.
We understood that the success of the device would also hinge on its user interface. Our industrial design team worked on the ergonomic aspects, from the design of the dual-action ATX® Wraps to the control unit's interface. The wraps were redesigned to be anatomically fitting, lightweight, and low-profile, while the control unit was made intuitive and easy to navigate, featuring user-friendly pre-set programs.
Crucial to our approach was a commitment to research. Our team conducted thorough studies to validate the prototype's functionality and potential for superior performance. By carefully testing and validating the design, we demonstrated that the GRPro 2.1 system offered deeper, faster, and longer-lasting cooling than traditional RICE methods. Our research played a key role in not just refining the system's design, but also bolstering Game Ready's intellectual property portfolio.
The collaboration with Game Ready, which began with a rudimentary prototype, ultimately led to the creation of the innovative GRPro 2.1 Recovery System. Our team's diverse expertise transformed a rough sketch into an advanced, reliable, and user-friendly product. Today, the GRPro 2.1 system is widely used by orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletes, and special military forces around the world, a testament to the success of our holistic development approach.
Game Ready, a pioneer in therapeutic recovery technology, initially approached our team with a rudimentary prototype of a device they intended to revolutionize the industry. They had a vision: a cutting-edge therapeutic system, combining active cold and intermittent pneumatic compression therapies in a user-friendly and efficient design. We brought to the table a broad spectrum of skills including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial design, and research to realize this vision.
