April 23, 2020

UT Austin Researchers Develop Ventilator Using Windshield Wiper Parts

Thomas Milner, a professor in UT's Department of Biomedical Engineering, is building a new type of ventilator made from cheap, widely available materials. The hope is that this "bridge ventilator," that can be easily replicated and mass produced, will help fill the increased demand for ventilators caused by COVID-19.

This video is part of an ongoing series, co-produced by The University of Texas and the Texas Exes, featuring Longhorns who are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

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