At the 2026 Virginia Commonwealth University Capstone Design Expo, biomedical engineering students developed a working prototype of a trachetomy device, combining mechanical systems and sensor-guided technology with the goal of creating a lifesaving tool. The project highlighted the university’s focus on real-world innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration, with VIP also featured as part of the expo’s hands-on research and engineering initiatives. Students involved in the project emphasized the device’s potential to make a meaningful impact in emergency medicine and patient care.

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