At the nation’s high-altitude borders, the Indian Army stands strong against freezing temperatures, where the real battle is against the cold, where every gram of gear matters, and warmth can mean survival. This is where Project Hexagon makes a difference with their CoCo Jacket– A unique apparel innovation that is not only lightweight but keeps you warm even in spine-chilling weather with the use of AI.
CoCo: GRAPHENE-based Electric Heating Jacket
Project Hexagon, led by Tetrel Innovations LLP, based in Surat, India, is bringing disruption to the apparel industry with its innovation named CoCo, a graphene-based active thermoregulation winter jacket that works on AI and is chargeable using a regular power bank.
This jacket can instantly generate heat to keep you warm and cozy, especially designed for extreme temperatures like Siachin, Ladakh, and winters in other Himalayan ranges. You just have to describe your preference to AI a couple of times, and it will always remember to keep you comfortable.
CoCo Winter Jacket: Key Features
- AI-Operated Thermoregulation: The Coco jacket has smart thermoregulation that adjusts the warmth of the apparel to suit each wearer’s comfort level
- Electric Heating System: The battery-powered heating system supplies extra body warmth, easing strain in extreme cold
- Graphene Infused: Graphene is a versatile and far superior material to its counterparts when it comes to heating properties. The structure has strong bonds between the carbon atoms that help deliver quick warmth
- Multilayer & Modular: The jacket’s detachable layers can be swapped and combined, making it adaptable for different needs
- Mobile App Management: The Jacket is linked with a mobile app that offers simple access and control over the features
- Unique ID & Anti-Theft: The mobile app also provides a feature to track the location of misplaced or stolen jackets, making it anti-theft
- Reheating Pocket: It consists of a detachable heating pocket that can warm ready-to-eat meals or melt ice for safe drinking water
- Light in Weight: Weighs significantly less than a multi-layer clothing system for extreme cold climates
The Face Behind Innovation
CoCo Jacket is a brainchild of Neel Panchal (A renowned Nanotechnology expert, especially in Graphene and an aspiring entrepreneur), with his counterpart Khushboo Patel (An engineer and design researcher), who brought her experience of product development from the Netherlands, and together they innovated this Graphene-based jacket that can help in keeping the wearer warm even in the harsh weather.
Recognition
- ARTECH 2019: Chosen among the top 10 innovators to pitch the Heating Winter Jacket
- Strategic Technology Summit 2020: Invited to showcase the product and join an interactive session between security forces and industry leaders
- Army Day 2020: Invited to present the self-heating winter jacket to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Army Chief’s House
- Woman Startups Meet 2021: Featured as a woman-led startup in a Coffee Table Book released for Women’s Day celebrations
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