Ladder Light
Designed to increase visuality for firefighters during emergencies.
Objective
Develop a lightweight, cost-effective, and durable ladder end-cap light that provides automatic illumination for firefighters during emergency response. The product enhances safety by illuminating dark entry points and guiding users back to the ladder with beacon lights.
Challenge Accepted
The client’s initial prototype was bulky, unstable on ladders, and difficult to use in emergency conditions. Key challenges included:
- Excessive weight and size
- High production costs
- Lack of automatic activation
- Limited battery life and accessibility
- Incompatibility with various ladder types
- Non-compliance with industry standards
A redesign was required to improve stability, simplify operation (no buttons), extend battery life, allow retrofitting, and reduce manufacturing cost.
Solution Delivered
Sigma Design assembled a multidisciplinary team to address the product’s functional and regulatory needs through:
- Industrial Design
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineering
- Product Testing
- Production Expertise
Result
Sigma Design transformed the concept into a reliable, lightweight, and easy-to-use product that meets the rigorous demands of firefighting. The final Ladder Light solution is durable, cost-efficient, automatically activated via multi-directional gyroscope, compliant, and compatible with multiple ladder types. We created a product ready for field use in critical conditions.
