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Aegis Pulse

Aegis Pulse

Student-Led Research Project

Exploring how human-centered digital interfaces may support bystander understanding and decision-making during simulated trauma emergencies through conceptual research and usability evaluation.

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Interactive Questions
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About
A student-led research project

Aegis Pulse is a student-led academic research project originally developed during the 2025–2026 New York Academy of Sciences Junior Academy Human-Centered AI Challenge. The first phase focused on developing a conceptual framework rather than a deployable medical system.

The work combines a literature review, conceptual system design, survey research, and interface prototyping to explore how human-centered digital guidance may support bystanders during the critical first minutes of a simulated trauma scenario.

Aegis Pulse is an academic research project. It is not a medical product, a deployed emergency system, or a substitute for professional medical advice or emergency services.

The Phase II mobile prototype is designed exclusively for simulated emergency scenarios and academic usability research. It is not intended for real-world medical use or emergency response.

Origins
Project Timeline
  1. 23 February 2026

    Project initiated during the New York Academy of Sciences Junior Academy Human-Centered AI Challenge.

  2. Spring 2026

    Literature review, conceptual framework development, survey design, and Figma prototype.

  3. Survey Conducted

    Cross-country survey (N = 50) across Algeria, Egypt, and the United States.

  4. 4 June 2026

    Phase I published on Zenodo as an open-access conceptual research paper.

  5. Current Work

    Development of the Aegis Pulse mobile prototype and preparation for a usability study. The prototype focuses on evaluating how users interact with emergency guidance interfaces in simulated scenarios.

  6. Future

    Usability study completion and preparation of the Phase II research publication.

Read the publication on Zenodo →
Research Phases

Two research phases guide the project.

Status
Published
Publication Platform
Zenodo
Challenge
Human-Centered AI Challenge, New York Academy of Sciences Junior Academy
Mentor
Dr. Daniel Lindegger
Participants
N = 50
Survey Locations
Algeria • Egypt • United States
Authors
Mohamed Amdjed Dariadi, Sahil Indoria, Zeyad Bekhet
Year
2026
Phase I·Conceptual Framework·Published

Aegis Pulse: A Human-Centered AI Conceptual Framework for Exploring Bystander Trauma Care During the "Platinum Ten Minutes"

Abstract

This student-led conceptual research framework explores how human-centered AI principles and simplified decision-flow interfaces may support bystanders during simulated trauma scenarios. The study combines a literature review, a cross-country survey (N=50), and a low-fidelity interface prototype developed in Figma to propose a theoretical framework for future research.

Outputs
  • • Conceptual Framework
  • • Literature Review
  • • Cross-country Survey (N=50)
  • • Figma Prototype
  • • Open-access Publication
Current Status

The mobile prototype is currently under development. Data collection will begin once the usability evaluation is completed.

Status
In Progress
Phase II·Usability Evaluation·In Progress

Usability Evaluation of the Aegis Pulse Mobile Prototype

Abstract

This phase investigates the usability of a mobile prototype derived from the conceptual framework introduced in Phase I. The study focuses on interface clarity, navigation simplicity, user confidence, perceived usability, user comprehension, decision-flow clarity, and participant feedback through structured usability evaluation in simulated emergency scenarios. The resulting findings will form the basis of the project's second research publication.

Current Status

The mobile prototype is currently under development. Data collection will begin once the usability evaluation is completed.

Research Journey

A research process, step by step.

  1. 01

    Concept

    Defining the problem space and the research questions worth asking.

  2. 02

    Literature Review

    Surveying prior work in HCI, emergency guidance systems, and behavioral design.

  3. 03

    International Survey (N=50)

    A cross-country survey on bystander perceptions and behavior during emergencies.

  4. 04

    Conceptual Framework

    Developing a theoretical framework grounded in human-centered AI principles.

  5. 05

    Figma Prototype

    Designing a low-fidelity interface prototype to illustrate the framework.

  6. 06

    Zenodo Publication

    Publishing the conceptual framework as an open-access research paper.

  7. 07

    Mobile Prototype

    Building a mobile prototype based on the conceptual framework.

  8. 08

    Usability Evaluation

    Evaluating the prototype through participant testing and questionnaires.

  9. 09

    Data Analysis

    Analyzing participant responses collected during the usability evaluation.

  10. 10

    Research Publication

    Preparing and submitting the second research paper based on the usability evaluation.

Team

An interdisciplinary research group.

  • Mohamed Amdjed Dariadi

    Research Strategy Study Design Scientific Writing Project Coordination

    Leads the research direction, study design, scientific writing, questionnaire design, and prototype review across Aegis Pulse. Co-authored Phase I as part of the NYAS Junior Academy Human-Centered AI Challenge.

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  • Sahil Indoria

    Software Development

    Leads mobile application development for the Phase II prototype. Contributed to literature review and research analysis during Phase I.

    GitHub

  • Zeyad Bekhet

    UI/UX Design (Phase I)

    Designed the Figma interface prototype during Phase I as part of the NYAS Junior Academy Human-Centered AI Challenge. Not currently involved in Phase II.

    GitHub