Gas masks are essential for protecting individuals from harmful airborne substances in various environments, such as military operations, petrochemical industries, firefighting, and epidemic prevention. However, traditional gas masks come with significant drawbacks. They can be uncomfortable for extended use, as they are often bulky and heavy, making it difficult for wearers to perform tasks for long periods. Moreover, their filtration systems may not adapt quickly to changing threats, and they may not offer comprehensive protection against all airborne toxins. These limitations underscore the need for more advanced gas masks that can adjust to environmental conditions in real-time, offering both better protection and comfort.

This project introduces an innovative approach to gas mask design, addressing the limitations of traditional models. The newly developed intelligent gas mask incorporates advanced features such as real-time monitoring of external gas composition and concentration, on-site photography capabilities, and remote connectivity with other devices. Complemented by a mobile app, it enables users to monitor equipment status, establish remote calls, record photographic data, and pinpoint geographical locations.

Survey results show that traditional gas masks have the following disadvantages:
1. Be unable to accurately detect the usage of consumables (72%).
2. Be unable to understand conditions of external gas (86%);
3. The equipment is heavy, making it hard to communicate (80%).

Gas masks are widely used in military, petrochemical, fire fighting, sanitation and epidemic prevention and other aspects.

I conducted innovative sketch designs building upon the foundation of traditional gas masks, exploring and enhancing their features.

Upon finalizing the sketches, I proceeded with 3D modeling for product development.

This is the comprehensive explosive diagram illustrating the product design. The gas mask comprises protective eyewear, a filter mask, one-way outlet/inlet valve, functional buttons, filter elements, a wireless handset, and an oxygen storage unit.

Chem Guard offers wireless remote connectivity with other masks and mobile phones, addressing the challenge of direct verbal communication for bulky devices. The accompanying mobile app facilitates real-time monitoring, remote calls, device shooting data recording, and geographical location tracking, among other features.