Car maker SEAT is collaborating with the healthcare system in Spain to make automated ventilators with adapted windscreen wiper motors to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Since the COVID-19 outbreak, SEAT launched several initiatives to combat the spread of the virus - specifically to produce material and devices in high demand by hospitals, such as ventilators. A team of engineers designed 13 prototypes in total, until the definitive model was produced. A ventilator is currently undergoing prolonged testing as part of the approval process.
Francesc Sabaté from SEAT R&D said: “Just knowing that we’ve tried to help save a life makes all this work we’ve done worthwhile.”
Nicolás Mora from the production area of SEAT Martorell, added: “The motivation of everyone participating in this project is that with our know-how we can mass-produce equipment that will save lives.”
