Industrial - Bachelors

Tamago Pro

Tamago Pro is an innovative non-contact medical testing device that allows people with egg allergies to check whether their food contains eggs when eating out. This product addresses the issue of allergies at restaurants and provides a safe environment for allergy sufferers to enjoy eating out.

Yuki Maeda

the risk of eating out for people with food allergies

From research report studies, most anaphylactic reaction occur outside of the home, with 25 % occurring while dining at restaurants. And 53.9% of those who developed allergic symptoms occurred despite having informed restaurant staff of their food allergy. in Australia one man passed away in 2017 due to an anaphylactic shock from sesame seeds.

Why does this happen even when they are careful?
・There is sometimes a lack of understanding of food allergies in restaurants
・There is a possibility of cross-contamination if the same cutting board or knife is used during food preparation

Difference of food allergies

To develop products to meet their needs, I conducted a survey on food allergies with 65 people and interviewed 2 people who have had food allergies for over 20 years.

From these research, I found allergies is vary from person to person and it is difficult to adapt allergy responses to all people with food allergies.
So avoiding allergenic dishes in advance is very important in order to effective way to accommodate all allergic patients.
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Focus on Egg allergies

Eggs are one of the most common food allergens, yet they are widely used in many restaurants and processed foods, such as mayonnaise. This makes it difficult to determine whether a dish contains eggs just by looking at it. Additionally, eggs can be prepared in various ways, and the method of preparation can alter the intensity of allergic reactions, making it challenging to accurately assess if a dish is safe to eat.

A product that solves that situation is…

Tamago Pro- Protects you from the egg Protein

How does it work?

Tamago Pro is equipped with an NIR sensor camera designed specifically to detect egg proteins. This NIR sensor leverages technology that analyses the composition and quantity of proteins, accurately identifying the presence and amount of egg protein in cooked dishes. If no egg protein is detected, it confirms that the dish does not contain eggs. The detected data is analysed by an internal AI, allowing users to view the test results via a smartphone app.

Exploded view

The components of Tamago Pro is crafted using glossy ABS plastic through injection molding. Lightweight and impact-resistant, ABS plastic is the ideal material for this product, which is designed to be portable and easily attached to bags or belts.

tamago pro app

In the Tamago Pro app, users can set detailed information about their egg allergy, allowing Tamago Pro to the best test results for each individual user. The app not only displays the risk of an allergic reaction to dishes containing egg but also indicates which parts of the dishes contain egg, enabling uses to avoid those specific areas if needed. Additionally, if egg is detected the app assesses whether the amount and preparation method make it safe for the user to consume, expanding their dining options. The app also includes a “Test Note” feature, where users can review past test results and users can review past test results and use that informed choices for future meals.

Let’s try tamago pro app !!

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I hope Tamago Pro will enable people with egg allergies to eat out safely and enhance their overall dining experience

Yuki Maeda

Yuki has a strong passion for enriching people's lives through industrial design. He is curious and interested in a wide variety of things and is good at combining ideas and experiences from these to create something new. His designs aim to deliver excitement and inspiration to the user.