Personnel transportation cabin

Abstract

A personnel transport compartment for transporting, remotely monitoring, and / or providing medical support for at least one individual, the compartment comprising: an airtight structure comprising walls forming a closed interior and an exposed exterior, where the at least one wall comprises at least one opening for providing access to the individual from the exterior to the interior of the compartment, and vice versa, wherein the opening can be sealed by the door; connection means on the exterior of the compartment, where the connection means enable the compartment to be connected to the vehicle; the remote monitoring system comprises a monitoring device; a medical support system comprising a life support device and at least one remotely operable robot capable of manipulating the device and / or each individual; and a communication system wherein, in use, the communication system is capable of remotely monitoring each individual within the cabin and remotely treating each individual using each robot.

Description

[0001] Priority Document

[0002] This application claims priority to Australian provisional patent application 2022900756, entitled “Personnel Transport Module”, filed on March 25, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the field of personnel transport modules. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a personnel transport module for transporting one or more individuals from a first location to a second location. Background Art

[0004] Personnel working in industries in isolated and / or dangerous locations (e.g., military or mining) may face life-threatening emergencies. The extent of these emergencies may vary greatly. Severe terrain or individual injuries may make evacuation difficult (e.g., in underground mining accidents or combat environments). The inherent locations and working conditions of these industries are often associated with a lack of medically trained personnel to treat such emergencies. Instead, on-site (assistant) doctors or nurses strive to stabilize injured patients until they are in a transportable state and can be rescued to a hospital or other appropriate medical facility (where they can receive clear surgery or medical treatment). The isolation and remoteness of these industries require (assistant) doctors or nurses to initiate telemedicine communications with medically qualified professionals to support the treatment of life-threatening emergencies. Current medical evacuation systems from these environments have several major flaws and may jeopardize the clinical treatment outcomes of the wounded.

[0005] The evacuation process of personnel from these isolated and remote locations could be significantly improved through more effective communication systems and the incorporation of improved diagnostic and treatment systems into the evacuation process at the site of injury.

[0006] Remote control or autonomous systems may be particularly useful in applications where one or more injured or unwell individuals may be transported, who may be located or stranded in a strange and / or hostile location. A solution may be to use an enclosed "pod" or "capsule" to transport individuals using a remote control or autonomous system. In particular, a specially designed, equipped, and integrated "pod" or "capsule" may have the ability to "bring the hospital to the individual", especially when the individual is located in an extremely harsh environment (e.g., hostile terrain, chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear (CBRN), ocean, submarine, and space environments). However, such an integrated transport and evacuation system does not exist and may be needed by defense, remote / hazardous, and humanitarian industries.

[0007] These "pods" or "capsules" can be classified as "temporary", "mobile", "temporary" or "transportable" to be set up and positioned near unfamiliar and / or hostile locations to act as a go-between or "triage" role. These "pods" or "capsules" can be used as clinical diagnostic and treatment facilities that can be set up, positioned or designated for isolated populations, vulnerable groups, populations that are overwhelmed by traditional hospitals (e.g., ambulance "ramping" at emergency departments), or special industries. Currently, most existing "mobile" clinical facilities require multiple components or separate systems that need to be configured and / or constructed to operate.

[0008] Medical isolation and holding facilities are one such type of medical facility. They are designed to provide an initial point of care for patients who are isolated or cannot be immediately transported to a hospital or other appropriate medical facility. Typically, these patients need to be cared for in a manner that limits the spread of infectious agents. These facilities typically house multiple individuals and may include one or more treatment rooms that require a large space to set up. In addition, these facilities cannot be moved with the patients or practitioners within them and are limited in the environments in which they can function.

[0009] It is against this background, and the problems and difficulties associated therewith, that the present disclosure has been developed.

[0010] In the present disclosure, the term "cabin" should be understood to refer to an elongated container in which one or more individuals can be accommodated. When combined with the definition terms "personnel transportation", "patient treatment", "life support" or "personnel residence", the cabin of the present disclosure should be understood as a container designed for various scenarios, including a mobile / portable transportable intensive care unit for one or more individuals therein, and capable of transporting individuals from a first location to a second location. Therefore, the cabin of the present disclosure can be understood as any one or more of the following: a survival cabin, a rescue cabin, a medical cabin, a self-contained cabin, a transportable cabin, etc.

[0011] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the terms "individual," "patient," "human," "person," and other similar terms should be understood to refer to one or more human beings and may be used interchangeably. Summary of the invention

[0012] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a personnel transport capsule for transporting and protecting one or more individuals in the capsule from an isolated or dangerous location to a safe location (e.g., a hospital). The one or more individuals may include one or more injured individuals and one or more medical personnel (e.g., paramedics, nurses, doctors, or surgeons), wherein the medical care required by the injured individuals is insufficiently provided in isolated or dangerous locations. The personnel transport capsule includes: an airtight and safe structure that is capable of protecting the injured individuals in the capsule from the external dangerous environment; and one or more devices capable of remotely monitoring, evaluating, and treating the injured individuals in the capsule. The structure of the capsule includes a connection device that enables the capsule to be connected to any manned or unmanned vehicle capable of transporting it to a safe location (e.g., a vehicle that is locally or remotely operated and capable of transporting systems on land, in the air, at sea, and in space).

[0013] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a personnel transport capsule configured to be connectable to any manned or unmanned vehicle for transporting one or more individuals in the capsule from a first location (which may be an isolated or dangerous location) to a second location (which may be a safe location, such as a hospital). The personnel transport capsule includes one or more systems that are specifically designed to remotely monitor and provide life support to one or more individuals in the capsule. The capsule may also include an exposed exterior whose outer surface resists environmental conditions so that the capsule can ensure the survival of the individuals in the capsule in a harsh or hostile environment.

[0014] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a personnel transport capsule for transporting, remotely monitoring and / or providing medical support to at least one individual, the personnel transport capsule comprising: an airtight structure comprising walls forming an enclosed interior and an exposed exterior, wherein at least one wall comprises at least one opening for providing a passage for the individual from the outside of the capsule to the inside, and vice versa, wherein the opening is capable of being sealed by a hatch; a connecting device on the outside of the capsule, wherein the connecting device enables the capsule to be connected to a vehicle; a remote monitoring system comprising a monitoring device; a medical support system comprising life support equipment and at least one remotely operable robot capable of manipulating the equipment and / or each individual; and a communication system, wherein, in use, the communication system is capable of remotely monitoring each individual in the capsule and remotely using each robot to treat each individual.

[0015] In one embodiment, the airtight structure of the cabin will seal the closed interior and isolate it from the external environment. In this embodiment, the external environment may include dangers (e.g., dangerous gases, dust, extreme high or low temperatures, immersion in water, lack of breathable air, chemical contamination, biological contamination, radioactive contamination, nuclear contamination, low pressure environment, high pressure environment, space, etc.). In addition, in this embodiment, the airtight structure may include one or more vents connected to a decompression system, wherein, in use, the decompression system is used to increase or decrease the ambient pressure in the closed interior of the cabin.

[0016] In one embodiment, the pod further comprises at least one integrated support stretcher in the interior of the pod.

[0017] In one embodiment, the support stretcher is movable from the interior to the exterior of the cabin, and vice versa, via the cabin door, thereby facilitating accommodation of an individual within the cabin.

[0018] In one embodiment, the cabin further comprises at least one integrated seat in the interior of the cabin.

[0019] In one embodiment, the support stretcher includes a segmented base, wherein each segment of the stretcher is removable and includes support straps to help secure an individual thereto.

[0020] In one embodiment, the sectional base of the support stretcher can reconfigure the stretcher into a chair. In this embodiment, the sectional base enables the support stretcher to be folded and stowed.

[0021] In one embodiment, the exposed exterior of the capsule includes an outer surface that resists environmental conditions, and the enclosed interior of the capsule includes an inner surface that is at least partially separated from the outer surface by insulation.

[0022] In one embodiment, the outer surface and the inner surface are separated by a thermal insulation member that can maintain suitable conditions inside the cabin to maintain the survival of individuals. In another embodiment, the outer surface and the inner surface are further separated by an additional reinforcement layer to help provide protection for the cabin and the individuals in the cabin.

[0023] In one embodiment, the outer surface is sufficiently reinforced to enable the cabin to withstand impacts.

[0024] In one embodiment, the outer surface is any one or more of Kevlar, Twaron, graphene, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, or a similar material that can provide protection and heat resistance to the cabin.

[0025] In one embodiment, the pod is sized and shaped to accommodate additional individuals (eg, medical practitioners) to provide life support to the other individuals.

[0026] In one embodiment, the connection device enables the cabin to be connected to an external uninhabited ground vehicle (UGV), wherein the UGV can be remotely operated and can transport and evacuate the cabin from a first location (e.g., an isolated or dangerous location) to a second location (e.g., a safe location).

[0027] In one embodiment, the attachment means includes a stabilizing feature, such as an electromagnetic cushion or an air cushion, whereby the stabilizing feature increases the stability of the pod relative to the UGV or vehicle when the pod is attached to the UGV or vehicle.

[0028] In one embodiment, the connection means enables the capsule to be connected to a mobile platform, whereby the mobile platform is able to support and transport the capsule.

[0029] In one embodiment, the mobile platform includes: a dock, which is a connection device for receiving a cabin; a plurality of wheels and / or tracks on the underside of the dock to enable transportation of the platform; and one or more tethering mechanisms that enable the mobile platform to be connected to a UGV or vehicle.

[0030] In one embodiment, the medical support system further comprises an oxygen supply system for providing oxygen to the interior of the cabin.

[0031] In one embodiment, the oxygen supply system includes an oxygen tank and an oxygen generator.

[0032] In one embodiment, at least one hatch maintains an airtight structure.

[0033] In one embodiment, the vehicle is either a manned vehicle or an unmanned vehicle, whereby the manned vehicle or the unmanned vehicle is capable of transporting the capsule and the individuals contained in the capsule from a first location to a second location.

[0034] In one embodiment, the remote monitoring system further comprises an environmental monitoring device for monitoring the interior and / or exterior atmosphere of the cabin.

[0035] In one embodiment, the environmental monitoring device monitors the atmosphere outside the cabin to ensure that the interior of the cabin is properly maintained so that individuals in the cabin can survive.

[0036] In one embodiment, an environmental monitoring device monitors the atmosphere outside the cabin to ensure that the cabin is operable in harsh or hostile environments.

[0037] In one embodiment, life support equipment includes medical and surgical equipment capable of being manipulated by at least one teleoperable robot.

[0038] In one embodiment, the pod further comprises a power system comprising one or more devices for providing power to the pod.

[0039] In one embodiment, the one or more devices for providing power to the cabin deliver electricity from a renewable energy source to the cabin.

[0040] In one embodiment, the renewable energy source is either solar or hydrogen energy stored in one or more batteries or other storage media attached to the interior of the cabin.

[0041] In one embodiment, the pod further comprises at least one connection port for connecting the pod to an external power source to charge the power system.

[0042] In one embodiment, at least one connection port also connects the pod to an additional communication system.

[0043] In one embodiment, the communication system includes a multi-modal communication device that includes one or more of video, voice, and immersive technology-mediated communication devices to enable a remote user (e.g., a medical professional) to virtually monitor an individual within the cabin.

[0044] According to a second aspect, a personnel rescue system is provided for transporting, remotely monitoring and / or providing medical support to at least one individual, the system comprising: a cabin and at least one modular stretcher, wherein the cabin comprises: an airtight structure having an enclosed interior, an exposed exterior and at least one opening, the at least one opening being used to provide a passage between the exterior and the interior, and vice versa, wherein the opening can be sealed by a cabin door; a connecting device on the exterior of the cabin, wherein the connecting device enables the cabin to be connected to a vehicle; a remote monitoring system for monitoring the individual; a medical support system for stabilizing, maintaining and providing medical care to the individual; and a communication system, wherein, in use, the communication system is capable of remotely monitoring each individual in the cabin and remotely using the medical support system; and wherein, in use, at least one modular stretcher transports the individual from a position outside the cabin to the enclosed interior of the cabin, and the remote monitoring system, the medical support system and the communication system are utilized to monitor, support and communicate with the individual in the cabin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be discussed with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0046] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a personnel transport module;

[0047] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A perspective view of a personnel transport module connected to a mobile platform, wherein a hatch or door of the module is in an open position;

[0048] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a personnel transport module, wherein the mobile platform is also connected to an external unmanned ground vehicle;

[0049] Figure 4 is an alternative perspective view showing one embodiment of a personnel transport module with a hatch or door of the module in a closed position;

[0050] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A perspective view of a personnel transport module with the doors of the module removed to show the interior components of the module;

[0051] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 and Figure 5 A schematic plan cross-sectional view of a cabin;

[0052] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Another schematic cross-sectional view of a personnel transport module of , showing a support stretcher including a segmented base, wherein a portion of the segmented base is raised;

[0053] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 perspective drawing;

[0054] Fig. 9 yes Figures 4 to 8 A schematic cross-sectional elevation view of the personnel transport module of any of the Figures;

[0055] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A schematic front view of a personnel transport module of FIG. 1 , showing one embodiment of the module including two doors in an open position;

[0056] Fig.11 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a modular stretcher capable of being received within and connected to the pod of any of the Figures;

[0057] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A schematic diagram of a modular stretcher with its door in an open position;

[0058] Fig.13 yes Fig.11 and Fig.12 A perspective view of a modular stretcher in an expanded position;

[0059] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 A top view of a modular stretcher;

[0060] Fig.15 is a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of a rescue system; and

[0061] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 Topographical view of the rescue system.

[0062] In the following description, the same reference numerals designate the same or corresponding parts throughout the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] With reference to any of the accompanying drawings, a personnel transport pod 100 is disclosed that is configured to be connectable to any manned or unmanned vehicle capable of transporting the pod 100 and one or more individuals within the pod 100 from a first location (which may be an unfamiliar, isolated, hostile, and / or dangerous location) to a second location (which may be a safe location, such as a hospital, clinic, base camp, etc.). The personnel transport pod 100 includes one or more systems that are specifically designed to allow remote monitoring and provision of medical / life support to one or more individuals until the individuals are transported from the first location to the second location.

[0064] Before continuing, it should be noted that reference to one or more individuals in personnel transport module 100 may include one or more injured individuals and one or more medical personnel (e.g., paramedics, nurses, physicians, or surgeons), where the injured individuals require medical care that is not adequately provided at the first location. It should also be noted that in the following description, it is understood that personnel transport module 100 is a "critical care unit" (also referred to as an "intensive care unit" or "intensive care unit") that can serve as a transportable medical facility to enable medical personnel to care for the injured individuals in the module when the injured individuals are transported from the first location to the second location.

[0065] A preferred embodiment of a personnel transport module 100 includes an airtight structure 10 including walls forming an enclosed interior 11 and an exposed exterior 12. To allow passage of one or more individuals from the exterior 12 to the interior 11 (or vice versa) into the module 100, at least one wall includes at least one opening that can be sealed by a corresponding door 13.

[0066] It should be understood that the airtight structure 10 of the cabin 100 isolates the closed interior 11 from the external environment of the cabin 100. In this embodiment, the external environment may include one or more hazards (e.g., gas, dust, extreme high or low temperatures, immersion in water, lack of breathable air, chemical contamination, biological contamination, radioactive contamination, nuclear contamination, low pressure environment, high pressure environment, space, etc.). In addition, it should be understood that the airtight structure 10 may include one or more vents (not shown) connected to a decompression system and / or an air purification system, wherein in use, the decompression system is used to increase or decrease the ambient pressure within the closed interior 11 of the cabin 100 to ensure the survival of individuals in the cabin, and the air purification system is used to remove dangerous or unwanted airborne substances within the closed interior 11 of the cabin 100. The air purification system may be of the type supplied by PlasmaShield, which is suitable for such applications requiring biological decontamination within medical spaces.

[0067] Special References Figure 1 , 2 , 3, 4, 9 and 10, each hatch 13 is designed to maintain the airtight structure 10, and its size and shape are to enable individuals to enter / leave the cabin 100 via the associated opening. Each hatch 13 also enables equipment to be removed from the interior 11 of the cabin 100 or added to the exterior 12 of the cabin 100 (and vice versa). Each hatch 13 may include a handle 14 on the exterior of the hatch 13 to enable the hatch 13 to be opened or closed from the exterior 12 of the cabin 100. Each hatch 13 may also include a locking or securing device to enable individuals in the cabin 100 to secure the interior 11 of the cabin 100. The locking device (not shown) can be remotely operated by a controller or the like so that the corresponding hatch 13 can be remotely locked / unlocked in the event that an individual in the cabin 100 is unable to operate the locking device. It should be understood that the hatch 13 or each hatch 13 can be a door that maintains the airtight structure 10, or one of the hatches 13 can be a window that allows looking into the cabin 100 and looking out of the cabin 100.

[0068] Reference now Figure 1 , 3, 6, 8 and 9, the cabin 100 may also include a connection device 20 on the exterior 12 of the cabin 100. The connection device 20 is specifically designed to enable the cabin 100 to be connected to a vehicle 30. The vehicle 30 may be any one of a manned vehicle 30 or an unmanned vehicle 30, wherein the selection of the vehicle 30 depends on the mode of transportation required to transfer the cabin 100 from a first location to a second location. For example, the vehicle 30 is selected to be any one of a vehicle capable of traveling in the air, on water, on land or in space. Thus, in use, a manned vehicle 30 or an unmanned vehicle 30, when connected to the cabin 100 via the connection device 20, can transport the cabin 100 and the individuals contained therein from a first location to a second location. It should be understood that the connection device 20 can be any form of existing connector on the exterior 12 of the cabin 100, which advantageously enables the cabin 100 to be connected to any external vehicle 30 capable of transporting (e.g., towing) the cabin 100.

[0069] In one embodiment, the connection device 20 includes a stabilizing feature (eg, an electromagnetic cushion or an air cushion). Thus, in use, when the pod 100 is connected to the vehicle 30 using the connection device 20, the stabilizing feature serves to increase the stability of the pod 100.

[0070] In one embodiment, the connection device 20 further includes a reinforced chassis. Among other things, the reinforced chassis is specifically designed to protect the underside of the pod 100 from damage during transportation or connection to the vehicle 30. In addition, the reinforced chassis enables the pod 100 to be placed on a surface that would otherwise cause damage to the pod 100.

[0071] In one embodiment, in particular Figures 2 to 10 As shown, the connection device 20 enables the cabin 100 to be connected to the mobile platform 31. Wherein, in use, the mobile platform 31 is a platform capable of supporting and transporting the cabin 100 when connected to the cabin 100. The mobile platform 31 includes: a docking piece 32, which is sized and shaped to receive the connection device 20; a plurality of wheels 33 or tracks on the underside of the docking piece 32 to enable transportation of the platform 31; and one or more tethering mechanisms 34, which enable the mobile platform 31 to be connected to an external vehicle 30 or allow the platform 31 to be moved by one or more people.

[0072] In one embodiment, the connection device 20 (with or without the mobile platform 31) enables the cabin 100 to be connected to an external uninhabited underground vehicle (UGV). The UGV can be remotely operated and can transport and evacuate the cabin 100 from a first location to a second location. Examples of UGVs that can be used in this manner include (but are not limited to) UGVs from Brokk Robotics or Rheinmetall. It should be understood that the connection device 20 advantageously allows the cabin 100 to be connected to any external transportation device that allows the cabin 100 to be transported and / or evacuated from a first location to a second location. It should be understood that the first location can be on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space.

[0073] In alternative embodiments, the connection device 20 (with or without the mobile platform 31) can enable the pod 100 to be connected to an external uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV). For example, the UAV can include a propeller, jet, ramjet, or rocket propulsion device to enable the pod 100 to be transported by air / space from a first location to a second location.

[0074] In another alternative embodiment, the connection device 20 (with or without the mobile platform 31) can enable the module 100 to be connected to an external amphibious vehicle. Among other things, the amphibious vehicle has the ability to transport the personnel transport module 100 in both land and water environments.

[0075] In another alternative embodiment, the connection device 20 (with or without the mobile platform 31) can enable the capsule 100 to be connected to an external unmanned submersible. Among them, the unmanned submersible has the ability to transport the personnel transport capsule 100 from a first location that is an undersea environment (military or civilian) to a second location. In this embodiment, either the capsule 100 or the unmanned submersible can include a built-in decompression chamber for the first undersea environment (i.e., the depth of the seabed) to ensure the safe evacuation of one or more individuals to be evacuated via the capsule 100.

[0076] In yet another alternative embodiment, the connection device 20 (with or without the mobile platform 31) can enable the capsule 100 to be connected to an external unmanned space vehicle. The unmanned space vehicle (also referred to as intra-planetary transportation (e.g., for lunar surface settlements) and inter-planetary transportation) has the ability to transport the personnel transport capsule 100 from a first location in space to a second location, and the unmanned space vehicle includes a ground-based or jet propulsion device to enable the transport of the capsule 100.

[0077] The cabin 100 may also include an integrated remote monitoring system. The remote monitoring system 40 includes a monitoring device capable of connecting with and monitoring the vital signs of individuals in the cabin 100. The remote monitoring system 40 also includes a device capable of transmitting the vital signs of the monitored individuals to an external receiver at a location (e.g., a hospital, a clinic, etc.) so that medical practitioners can remotely monitor the vital signs of each individual in the cabin 100.

[0078] In one embodiment, the remote monitoring system 40 may also include an environmental monitoring device for monitoring the internal atmosphere and / or external atmosphere of the cabin 100. The environmental monitoring device is specifically designed to monitor the external atmosphere of the cabin 100 to ensure that the interior 11 of the cabin 100 is properly maintained so that the individuals in the cabin can survive. In this embodiment, the environmental monitoring device may also monitor the external atmosphere of the cabin 100 to ensure that the cabin 100 is operable in the first position (because the position may be a harsh or hostile environment). By way of example only and not limitation, the environmental monitoring device may monitor the exterior of the cabin 100 to ensure that the cabin 100 is operable when immersed in water, in a hazardous gas environment, in an extremely hot / cold environment, in a radiation environment, or even in the absence of breathable air (e.g., in space). The environmental monitoring device may operate with additional systems of the cabin 100, such as a decompression system (for increasing or decreasing the ambient pressure of the interior 11 of the cabin 100), or an air purification system (for removing dangerous or unwanted airborne substances within the enclosed interior 11 of the cabin 100).

[0079] The cabin 100 may also include a medical support system including life support equipment 50 and at least one remotely operable robot capable of manipulating equipment and / or each individual within the cabin 100. In one embodiment, the life support equipment 50 includes medical and surgical equipment that can be manipulated by at least one remotely operable robot, or by one or more medical personnel, or by one or more individuals within the cabin 100. Wherein, in use, the robot is capable of utilizing the medical and surgical equipment to assist one or more individuals within the cabin 100 and to help maintain their lives. One or more robots may be remotely operated by a telemedicine practitioner or the like at a location external to the cabin 100, wherein the one or more robots are controlled via a remote monitoring system 40 of the cabin 100 that sends and receives signals to operate the one or more robots. By way of example only and not limitation, the medical and surgical equipment may include a plurality of limb-saving and life-saving devices (e.g., minor surgical kits, tourniquets, Quickstop, TXA / fibrinogen, REBOA kits, ultrasound, X-ray, ventilator systems, CT scanners, non-invasive monitoring systems, splints, medications, Yanker cups, Crichoidectomy kits, bags and masks, pathology kits / items, and Guedel tubes). It should be understood that other medical and surgical kits are contemplated for the cabin 100 in addition to those listed here. It should also be understood that the cabin 100 includes one or more refrigerators (not shown) capable of storing one or more life-saving devices or medical kits (e.g., pathology kits / items, medications, etc.) that require refrigeration.

[0080] In one embodiment, the medical support system may also include an oxygen supply system for providing oxygen to the interior 11 of the cabin 100 and the individuals in the cabin. The oxygen supply system may include one or more oxygen tanks for storing oxygen and an oxygen generator for generating oxygen. It should be understood that the oxygen generator has the ability to generate oxygen and store the generated oxygen in one or more tanks. It is conceivable that the oxygen supply unit and / or the oxygen generator may also include a device and method that allows laser splitting of carbon dioxide to generate oxygen for the cabin 100. The oxygen supply system may cooperate with the environmental monitoring device of the cabin 100 to maintain the survival of the individuals in the cabin 100 by adjusting the oxygen level in the cabin 100. In addition, it should be understood that the environmental monitoring device may be connected to a group of other systems (e.g., other medical support system equipment 50) of the cabin 100 to adjust the conditions inside the cabin 100, thereby maintaining the life of the individuals in the cabin. One or more oxygen tanks may be located on the cabin 100 so that during the maintenance of the cabin 100, one or more oxygen tanks are readily accessible and replenished.

[0081] The cabin 100 may also include a communication system. Wherein, in use, the communication system is capable of remotely monitoring: each individual in the cabin 100; communication between one or more individuals in the cabin 100 and a remote medical practitioner or the like at a location outside the cabin 100; and remotely using each robot capable of remote operation to treat each individual. The communication system may include a multi-modal communication device 60, which includes one or more of a video, voice, and immersive technology-mediated communication device to enable a remote user (e.g., a medical professional) to virtually monitor and communicate with the individuals in the cabin 100. Examples of the multi-modal communication device 60 include multiple augmented reality cameras, a built-in augmented reality tablet, to enable continuous two-way communication between individuals in the cabin 100 and remote users (e.g., external medical professionals). It should be understood that many modes of the communication device 60 are contemplated for the cabin 100 in addition to those discussed herein. The purpose of the communication device 60 is to be able to remotely communicate with each individual in the interior 11 of the cabin 100 in order to visually (e.g., through a camera), verbally (e.g., an integrated microphone), and virtually (e.g., an augmented reality device) monitor the condition of each individual.

[0082] In one embodiment, the cabin 100 also includes at least one support stretcher 70 in the interior 11 of the cabin 100. The support stretcher 70 can be a stretcher that can be moved from the interior 11 of the cabin 100 to the exterior 12 (or vice versa) via the cabin door 13 to help accommodate an individual in the cabin 100. It should be understood that the cabin 100 includes one or more internal fixtures that enable each support stretcher 70 to be secured to the interior 11 of the cabin 100 to ensure safe transportation of the individual on the stretcher 70. Each support stretcher 70 may include a segmented base 71, wherein each segment 71 of the stretcher 70 is removable and includes support straps to help secure the individual thereto. The segmented base 71 of the stretcher 70 advantageously enables the stretcher 70 to be reconfigured into a seat (not shown). In this way, the seat can be secured to the interior 11 of the cabin 100 and enable the individual to sit on it. Furthermore, by configuring the stretcher 70 as a seat in this manner, the stretcher 70 takes up less space within the cabin 100 and provides additional space for equipment, other individuals, or additional stretchers 70 (which are in a flat or seated configuration). It will also be appreciated that by being segmented 71, the stretcher 70 can also be folded and stored within the interior 11 of the cabin 100 when not needed. Additionally, it will be appreciated that the configuration of one or more stretchers 70 within the cabin 100 is adjusted based on the requirements of the cabin 100, the application of the cabin, the number of individuals that need to be accommodated within the cabin, etc. It will also be appreciated that the interior 11 of the cabin 100 is modular in nature, that is, instead of supporting one or more stretchers 70, the cabin can also include at least one integrated seat in the interior 11 of the cabin 100. The configuration of the cabin 100 can also be adjusted during transportation of the cabin 100.

[0083] In one embodiment, Figures 11 to 14 As shown in any one of the above, the cabin 100 may also include a modular stretcher 90, which is a system 90 including a support stretcher 70. The modular stretcher 90 is detachable from the cabin 100 in that it can be removed from the interior 11 of the cabin 100 via one or more cabin openings / doors 13. The modular stretcher 90 includes a plurality of components that enable it to be removed from an assembled state ( Fig.11 and Fig.12 best shown) reconfigured to a disassembled state ( Fig.13 and Fig.14 The modular, retractable and foldable design of the modular stretcher 90 advantageously allows it to be connected within the interior 11 of the cabin 100 in an arrangement in which one or more medical practitioners can easily and quickly access an individual on the stretcher 70 within the modular stretcher 90.

[0084] The modular stretcher 90 includes a base 91, a pair of end walls 92 and a pair of side walls 93, wherein the walls 92 and 93 extend from the base 91 and are pivotally or hingedly connected thereto. Fig.11 and 12 ), the base 91, the walls 92 and 93 define a housing capable of receiving an individual through an opening. One or more of the walls 92 or 93 may each include a door 94 capable of closing the opening of the modular stretcher 90. When the modular stretcher 90 is in its assembled state ( Fig.11 and 12 ), one or more doors 94 enable access to the housing via an opening to enable loading or unloading of one or both of the stretcher 70 and the individual from the modular stretcher 90.

[0085] The modular stretcher 90 may include one or more windows 95, wherein the windows 95 may be located on any one or more of the walls 92 or 93 or the door 94. The one or more windows 95 allow for viewing and access to the individual while within the housing of the system 90. Thus, during transport of the individual within the system 90, one or more medical practitioners may view, access, and examine the individual via the one or more windows 95. It will be appreciated that the windows 95 may be considered "access points" that allow viewing and access to the interior of the modular stretcher 90 from the exterior.

[0086] Advantageously, the modular stretcher 90 is easily converted from its assembled state to its disassembled state due to the hinged connection of each wall 92 and 93 to the base 91. This enables easy loading and unloading of individuals and stretchers 70 from the modular stretcher 90, and enables easy loading and unloading of the system 90 itself from the cabin 100.

[0087] The modular stretcher 90 is particularly advantageous in that it can be unloaded from the capsule 100 and brought to the injured individual when the individual is in a location that the capsule 100 itself cannot reach (e.g., a confined space). The modular stretcher 90, similar to the capsule 100, can include one or more systems that allow remote monitoring and medical / life support to be provided to the individual therein until the individual is transported from the location that the capsule 100 cannot reach to the capsule 100 itself. The modular stretcher 90, like the capsule 100, can also include an airtight structure in its assembled state, wherein the walls 92 or 93 and the door 94 seal the interior of the system 90 from the environment outside the system 90.

[0088] In another embodiment, the modular stretcher 90 itself can be directly connected to the vehicle 30, wherein the vehicle 30 is any one of a manned vehicle 30 or an unmanned vehicle 30, wherein the vehicle 30 is selected according to the mode of transportation required to transfer the system 90 from the first location to the second location. For example, the vehicle 30 is selected as any one of a vehicle capable of traveling in the air, on water, on land, or in space. In this embodiment, the modular stretcher 90 can be used independently of the cabin 100 to transport an individual from a first location to a second location. It should be understood that this embodiment is particularly advantageous in the following situations: when the cabin 100 itself cannot access the injured individual, or when the individual can (or needs to) be transported in a straight line to the second location (i.e., a safe location) without first being transferred to the cabin 100.

[0089] In the above embodiment, now refer to Fig.15 and 16 , the cabin 100 combined with the modular stretcher 90 forms a personnel rescue system 200. The personnel rescue system 200 in these figures shows an alternative embodiment of the cabin 100. It should be understood that the cabin 100 is not limited to a specific arrangement or overall shape as shown in any of the disclosed figures. In addition, although the figures show that a single stretcher 70 or modular stretcher 90 is included in the cabin 100, the cabin 100 or the rescue system 200 can be configured to accommodate two or more stretchers 70 or 90 as needed. Among them, the personnel rescue system 200 is used to transport, remotely monitor and / or provide medical support to at least one individual. Exemplary applications of the personnel rescue system 200 may include:

[0090] Place modular stretcher 90 at the initial location of the injured individual (which may not be accessible by cabin 100);

[0091] Loading the individual onto the stretcher 70 and into the modular stretcher 90 via the door 94 of the modular stretcher 90;

[0092] Monitoring an individual within the modular stretcher 90 via one or more windows 95 and a remote monitoring system of the modular stretcher 90;

[0093] transporting the modular stretcher 90 and the individual therein together to a cabin 100 located at a first location;

[0094] receiving the modular stretcher 90 within the interior 11 of the cabin 100 via the cabin door 13 and positioning the modular stretcher 90 within a desired position within the interior 11 of the cabin 100;

[0095] utilizing remote monitoring 40, medical support 50, and communication systems 60 to monitor, support, and communicate with individuals;

[0096] The capsule 100 is connected to the vehicle 30 to transport the capsule 100, as well as the personnel rescue system 200, to a second location (which may be a safe location, such as a hospital, clinic, base camp, etc.).

[0097] A preferred embodiment of the personnel rescue system 200 is as follows. The personnel rescue system 200 is used to transport, remotely monitor and / or provide medical support to at least one individual. The system 200 includes: a cabin 100 (which can be the cabin 100 of any embodiment disclosed herein) and at least one modular stretcher 90. The cabin 100 includes: an airtight structure 10 having an enclosed interior 11, an exposed exterior 12 and at least one opening, the at least one opening being used to provide a passage between the exterior 12 and the interior 11 (or vice versa), wherein the opening can be sealed by a cabin door 13; a connecting device 20, on the exterior 12 of the cabin 100, wherein the connecting device 20 enables the cabin 100 to be connected to a vehicle 30; a remote monitoring system for monitoring an individual; a medical support system for stabilizing, maintaining and providing medical care to an individual; and a communication system, wherein in use, the communication system is capable of remotely monitoring each individual in the cabin and remotely using the medical support system. Wherein, in use, at least one modular stretcher 90 transports an individual from a location outside the cabin 100 to the enclosed interior 11 of the cabin 100, and a remote monitoring system, a medical support system and a communication system are utilized to monitor, support and communicate with the individual in the cabin.

[0098] In one embodiment, the exposed exterior 12 of the cabin 100 includes an exterior surface that resists environmental conditions (such as, but not limited to, weather, lack of breathable air, hazardous gases / dust, extreme heat / cold temperatures, immersion in water, chemical / biological / nuclear contamination, etc.). In addition, the enclosed interior 11 of the cabin 100 includes an interior surface that is at least partially separated from the exterior surface by an insulator (not shown). In this embodiment, the exterior surface and the interior surface are separated by a thermal insulator that is capable of maintaining suitable conditions in the interior 11 of the cabin 100 to maintain the survival of the individuals contained in the cabin. In an alternative embodiment, the interior surface and the exterior surface are further separated by an additional reinforcement layer to help provide protection for the cabin 100 and the individuals in the cabin. It should be understood that it is for this reason that the cabin 100 includes an airtight structure 10 so as to seal the interior 11 of the cabin 100 (and the individuals contained therein) from the external environment.

[0099] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the exposed exterior 12 is sufficiently reinforced so that the cabin 100 can withstand impact. In this embodiment, it should be understood that the outer surface can be any one or more of Kevlar, Twaron, graphene, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, or similar materials that can provide protection and heat resistance to the cabin. The outer surface of the cabin 100 can also be selected based on the application of the cabin 100. For example, if the cabin 100 is to be used in a military / combat environment, the outer surface can be selected as a bulletproof material. It should also be understood that other materials not listed herein can be expected. In addition, in this embodiment, the exposed exterior 12 can also include a device that allows attachment thereto. Wherein, in use, the device that allows attachment to the exposed exterior 12 allows attachment of additional reinforcement materials to improve the ability of the cabin 100 to withstand impact. For example, additional reinforcement materials that can be added to the exposed exterior 12 include armor, steel plates, or bulletproof materials.

[0100] In one embodiment, the cabin 100 also includes a power system 80, which includes one or more devices for providing power to the cabin 100 and systems associated therewith. The one or more devices for providing power to the cabin 100 can transmit power from a variety of known devices, but the power can also come from a renewable energy source in particular. The renewable energy source can be (but is not limited to) any of solar energy or hydrogen energy captured and stored by known devices contained within or outside the cabin 100. In the case where the cabin 100, for example, includes one or more solar panels (not shown) thereon, the cabin 100 may include a self-powered device. Advantageously, the cabin 100 is capable of being powered by renewable devices, which allows the cabin 100 to have greater operability in an isolated location that is not close to a conventional power source.

[0101] In one embodiment, the pod 100 may further include at least one connection port for connecting the pod 100 to an external power source to charge the power system 80. The at least one connection port may further connect the pod 100 to an additional communication system (eg, Ethernet or a data line).

[0102] In one embodiment, power system 80 includes one or more batteries or other storage media located within interior 11 of cabin 100 or on exterior 12 of cabin 100. The batteries or other storage media are specifically designed to store the power required by cabin 100 and its associated systems.

[0103] In either embodiment, the pod 100 may also include at least one generator as part of the power system 80. The generator may be located within the interior 11 of the pod 100, or attached to the exterior 12 of the pod 100, or may be relocated internally / externally depending on the desired interior 11 configuration and use of the pod 100. The generator may be any known generator capable of providing power to the pod 100 and systems associated therewith.

[0104] In any embodiment, the cabin 100 may also include one or more overhead assemblies 90 that enable the installation, attachment, and manipulation of equipment thereon. In a preferred embodiment, the one or more overhead assemblies are one or more cradles 15 arrangements that allow the installation, attachment, and manipulation of equipment thereon. Figure 6 and Figure 8 Best shown is a single cradle 15 arrangement that is attached to the interior ceiling of the cabin 100 and that may include one or more devices attached thereto (e.g., life support equipment 50, medical / surgical equipment, communication systems 60, or any other equipment (which may preferably be located above the individual on the stretcher 70, or simply positioned so that the equipment does not utilize floor space within the interior 11 of the cabin 100)). Although not shown, it is contemplated that there may be multiple cradles 15 within the interior 11 of the cabin 100 that enable the equipment to be mounted, attached, and manipulated to advantageously free up floor space within the cabin 100 and enable the equipment to be easily manipulated within the cabin 100 by one or more medical practitioners or one or more robots. As just one example, Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the cradle 15 may include an x-ray machine 50 attached thereto. In this example, advantageously, the x-ray machine 50 is located above the individual on the stretcher 70, wherein the x-ray machine 50 is able to travel along the cradle 15 to take desired personal images of various parts of the individual while the individual is lying on the stretcher 70. It should be understood that in alternative examples, it is contemplated that the cradle 15 may include other equipment (both medical and non-medical) that is advantageous when located above the individual on the stretcher 70 and maneuvered relative to the individual within the cabin 100 (e.g., CT scanner, oxygen / gas supply, screen, support belt / sling, monitoring unit / connector, light, camera, and other equipment not mentioned).

[0105] It should be understood that in any of the above embodiments, the size and shape of the cabin 100 is configured to accommodate more than one individual, and these individuals can use the cabin 100 for different reasons. For example, one individual may be injured (i.e., a patient), and another individual may be an on-site (assistant) doctor or nurse (i.e., a medical practitioner). In this example, the cabin 100 accommodates all individuals, advantageously allowing the on-site (assistant) doctor or nurse to help the patient maintain their injuries / life with the equipment in the cabin 100, while communicating and cooperating with another medical professional / practitioner (e.g., a doctor or surgeon) outside the cabin via a communication device. In this way, advantageously, the on-site (assistant) doctor or nurse receives immediate assistance / instructions from an external medical professional as needed to help the patient, and the cabin 100 can be transported from its current (first) location to a hospital / clinic (second) location by the vehicle 30. That is, in this example with a patient and a (assistant) doctor, it is beneficial to both individuals, because the injured patient is successfully treated due to instant communication with an external medical professional as needed, and the cabin 100 simultaneously transports both individuals to the second location.

[0106] In any of the embodiments, the cabin 100 includes a modular, reconfigurable interior 11. That is, the interior 11 of the cabin 100 is not limited to the configuration shown in the figure, and the related systems and equipment that may be located in the cabin 100 are not in a "locked" or "set" position, and can be arranged / configured as needed (such as the medical support system 50, the communication system 60, the remote monitoring system 40, the power system 80, and the stretchers 70, 90). It can be considered that the equipment or related systems inside the cabin 100 are configurable so that the cabin 100 is suitable for the intended use. For example, when the cabin 100 is intended to be used as a critical / intensive care unit, it can have a specific configuration and can be reconfigured for situations where it is needed as a specialized laparoscopy unit, or a dental surgery unit, or any other specialized medical unit. It should be understood that because cabin 100 is intended to function as a "critical care unit" (or "intensive care unit" or "intensive care unit"), a variety of internal configurations of cabin 100 are contemplated, so long as cabin 100 is capable of serving as a transportable medical facility, enabling medical personnel to care for an injured individual in the cabin while the injured individual is being transported from a first location to a second location.

[0107] In the illustrated embodiment, the stretcher 70 is shown as being located in the center of the cabin 100, but it should be understood that there may be two side-by-side stretchers (or any other configuration) in the cabin 100 in the event that the cabin 100 is to accommodate more than one individual requiring more than one stretcher 70. The illustrated centrally located stretcher 70 is an embodiment that advantageously allows the associated systems in the cabin 100 to be arranged / configured around the stretcher 70 so as to best allow one or more medical practitioners to use the systems in the cabin 100 to best operate around and contact the individual on the stretcher 70. The interior 11 of the cabin 100 may include one or more seats 73 that may be used by one or more medical practitioners or one or more individuals not occupying the stretcher 70. The one or more seats 73 may be foldable, modular, or retractable so that it / they may be moved within the cabin 100. In one example, the seat 73 may be in a "stowed position" against a wall of the interior 11 and then placed in a "deployed position" for use. The interior 11 of the cabin 100 may also include one or more tables, which, similar to the seats 73, are also foldable, modular, or retractable.

[0108] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the disclosed personnel transport capsule 100 has a variety of applications. One such practical application may be in the mining industry, where one or more capsules 100 may be provided in an underground mine as the mine advances underground to provide a transportable medical unit near the mine face where individuals may be operating. In this case, if one or more individuals are injured, it is advantageous to have a capsule 100 near the individual's location for them (and possibly another person, such as an on-site doctor / nurse) to enter as soon as possible, and the system of the capsule 100 is used to stabilize and maintain the individual's injuries / life while transmitting their vital signs and individual visual information to medical professionals outside the mine. At the same time, a manned or unmanned vehicle 30 is attached to the capsule 100 to transport the capsule 100 and the individuals in the capsule to a safe location away from the mine (e.g., an on-site clinic or hospital). In addition, the capsule 100 can be loaded onto a transport vehicle, such as a truck, a light truck (Ute) or other SUV, which has a device (and / or volume) for accommodating the capsule 100 thereon or therein. That is, the pod 100 does not necessarily need to be "attached" to another vehicle, but can be transported by being loaded on or in it. Other practical applications are envisioned (e.g., military / combat zones, high-risk occupations such as oil and gas drilling, remote energy sectors, forestry sectors, and civilian search and rescue operations), and it will be appreciated that the pod 100 can be used in a similar manner to assist one or more injured individuals / field doctors / nurses. It will be appreciated that the pod 100 advantageously increases survivability and reduces the severity of injury to individuals by being applied to such situations.

[0109] Another application of the personnel transport module 100 is for extra-terrestrial transportation, remote monitoring, and / or provision of medical support to one or more individuals evacuated from a location that may be dangerous to humans to a safe location where the individuals can receive care from medical practitioners. In this application, it will be appreciated that embodiments of the module 100 are contemplated beyond the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, as the module 100 will include exterior and interior configurations suitable for survival in an extraterrestrial environment. For example, in this application, the size and total payload of the module 100 may be smaller than that of a module 100 used on Earth. It should be appreciated that while the exterior and interior configurations may differ to accommodate survival in an extraterrestrial environment, the goal of the module 100, namely, to stabilize and sustain the injuries / life of the individuals while transmitting their vital signs and individual visual information to external medical professionals, remains unchanged.

[0110] It should also be understood that the disclosed personnel transport capsule 100 advantageously allows trapped / isolated / injured personnel to be rescued and / or evacuated from an unfamiliar / hostile first location without the need for a driver in a vehicle 30 coupled to the capsule 100, as an autonomous, remotely controlled / operated, unmanned transport vehicle may be used to transport the capsule 100 and individuals therein.

[0111] In addition, it will be appreciated that the disclosed personnel transport pod 100, when connected to a vehicle 30 for transport, advantageously provides a separate, self-contained and self-sufficient medical facility that is easily transported from a first hostile location to a second safe location, while including a system that allows remote monitoring of injured individuals and a robot that can be remotely operated to help / assist injured individuals during transportation.

[0112] It should also be understood that the disclosed personnel transport capsule 100 can be operated as a medical isolation and containment facility. Among them, the capsule 100 is used when one or more individuals are infected with an infectious pathogen and require initial point care because they cannot be immediately transported to a hospital (or other suitable medical facility). Advantageously, the capsule 100 does not require a large footprint and is easy to transport when it fits one or more individuals in the capsule. In this way, the capsule 100 can be used as an additional resource for existing medical facilities as a "makeshift", "mobile", "temporary", "transportable" or "triage" capsule before the individuals in the capsule are transferred to another suitable medical facility.

[0113] Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the pod 100, when connected to a transport vehicle, can be used similarly to existing ambulances. In this manner, the pod 100 has an advantage over existing ambulances because the vehicle can simply disconnect from the pod 100 once it has been transported from the individual's first location to the medical facility location. It will be appreciated that this advantage of the pod 100 helps alleviate the problem of medical systems requiring "up-ramp" of ambulances because when the pod 100 is used in place of an ambulance, it includes systems that can remotely monitor and treat injured individuals within the pod 100. As a result, fewer patients will need to be transferred to a hospital to assess the patient's status.

[0114] Another advantage of the personnel transport capsule 100 in any of the above embodiments is that the capsule's components (e.g., the airtight structure 10) can be 3D printed using existing and future technologies. In this way, the capsule 100 (or at least its shell / airtight structure 10) is easy to manufacture. The capsule 100 will then be easily installed with additional systems in a modular manner.

[0115] The reference to any prior art in this specification is not, and should not be taken as, an acknowledgment or any form of suggestion that such prior art forms part of the common general knowledge.

[0116] It should be understood that the terms “comprises” and “comprising” and any derivatives thereof used in this specification and the following claims should be construed as including the features referred to by the terms, and are not meant to exclude the existence of any additional features unless otherwise stated or implied.

[0117] In some cases, for the sake of brevity and / or to help understand the scope of the present disclosure, a single embodiment may combine multiple features. It should be understood that in this case, these multiple features may be provided separately (in separate embodiments) or in any other suitable combination. Alternatively, where separate features are described in separate embodiments, these separate features may be combined into a single embodiment unless otherwise stated or implied. This also applies to claims that can be recombined in any combination. That is, the claims can be amended to include features defined in any other claim. In addition, phrases referring to "at least one" in a list of items refer to any combination of these items, including single members. For example, "at least one of a, b, or c" is intended to cover: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, and abc.

[0118] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the use of the present disclosure is not limited to the specific one or more applications described. The present disclosure in its preferred embodiments is also not limited to the specific elements and / or features described or depicted herein. It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the disclosed one or more embodiments, but can be rearranged, modified and replaced in a variety of ways without departing from the scope set forth and defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A personnel transport module for transporting, remotely monitoring and / or providing medical support to at least one individual, the module comprising: an airtight structure comprising walls forming an enclosed interior and an exposed exterior, wherein at least one of said walls comprises at least one opening for providing said individual with access from said exterior to said interior of said cabin, or vice versa, wherein said opening is sealable by a cabin door; a connection device on the exterior of the cabin, wherein the connection device enables the cabin to be connected to a vehicle; A remote monitoring system comprising a monitoring device; a medical support system comprising a life support device and at least one teleoperable robot capable of manipulating the device and / or each individual; as well as A communication system, wherein in use, the communication system is capable of remotely monitoring each individual within the cabin and remotely using each robot to treat each individual.

2. The personnel transport module according to claim 1, wherein: The cabin also includes at least one integrated support stretcher in the interior of the cabin.

3. The personnel transport module according to claim 2, wherein: The support stretcher is movable from the interior to the exterior of the cabin, and vice versa, via the cabin door to assist in accommodating the individual within the cabin.

4. A personnel transport module according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The support stretcher includes a segmented base, wherein each segment of the stretcher is removable and includes support straps to help secure the individual thereto.

5. The personnel transport module according to claim 4, wherein: The segmented base of the supporting stretcher enables reconfiguration of the stretcher into a chair.

6. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The exposed exterior of the cabin includes an outer surface that resists environmental conditions, and the enclosed interior of the cabin includes an inner surface that is at least partially separated from the outer surface by insulation.

7. The personnel transport module according to claim 6, wherein: The outer surface and the inner surface are separated by a thermal insulation capable of maintaining suitable conditions within the interior of the chamber to sustain the survival of the individual.

8. The personnel transport module according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The outer surface is sufficiently reinforced to enable the cabin to withstand impacts.

9. A personnel transport module according to claims 6 to 8, wherein: The outer surface is any one or more of Kevlar, Tvalon, graphene, multi-walled carbon nanotubes or similar materials that can provide protection and heat resistance to the cabin.

10. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The pod is sized and shaped to accommodate additional individuals, such as medical practitioners, to provide life support to the other individuals.

11. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The connection means enables the capsule to be connected to an external unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), wherein the UGV can be remotely operated and can transport and evacuate the capsule from a first location, such as an isolated or hazardous location, to a second location, such as a safe location.

12. The personnel transport module according to claim 11, wherein: The attachment means includes stabilizing features, such as electromagnetic cushions or air cushions, whereby when the capsule is attached to a UGV or vehicle, the stabilizing features increase the stability of the capsule relative to the UGV or vehicle.

13. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The connection means enable the capsule to be connected to a mobile platform, whereby the mobile platform is able to support and transport the capsule.

14. The personnel transport module according to claim 13, wherein: The mobile platform includes: a docking piece for receiving the connection device of the cabin; a plurality of wheels and / or tracks on the underside of the docking piece to enable transportation of the platform; and one or more tethering mechanisms that enable the mobile platform to be connected to a UGV or vehicle.

15. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The medical support system also includes an oxygen supply system for providing oxygen to the interior of the cabin.

16. The personnel transport module according to claim 15, wherein: The oxygen supply system includes an oxygen tank and an oxygen generator.

17. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The at least one hatch maintains the airtight structure.

18. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The vehicle is any one of a manned vehicle or an unmanned vehicle, whereby the manned vehicle or the unmanned vehicle is capable of transporting the cabin and the individuals accommodated in the cabin from the first location to the second location.

19. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The remote monitoring system also includes an environmental monitoring device for monitoring the interior and / or exterior atmosphere of the cabin.

20. The personnel transport module according to claim 19, wherein: The environmental monitoring device monitors the atmosphere outside the cabin to ensure that the interior of the cabin is properly maintained so that the individuals in the cabin can survive.

21. A personnel transport module according to claim 19 or 20, wherein: The environmental monitoring device monitors the atmosphere outside the module to ensure that the module is capable of operating in harsh or hostile environments.

22. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The life support equipment includes medical and surgical equipment that can be manipulated by the at least one teleoperable robot.

23. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The pod also includes a power system including one or more devices for providing power to the pod.

24. The personnel transport module according to claim 23, wherein: The one or more means for providing power to the cabin delivers electrical power from a renewable energy source to the cabin.

25. The personnel transport module of claim 24, wherein: The renewable energy source is either solar or hydrogen energy stored in one or more batteries or other storage media attached to the interior of the cabin.

26. A personnel transport module according to claims 23 to 25, wherein: The bay also includes at least one connection port for connecting the bay to an external power source to charge the power system.

27. A personnel transport module according to claim 26, wherein: The at least one connection port also connects the pod to an additional communication system.

28. A personnel transport module according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The communication system includes a multi-modal communication device, which includes one or more of video, voice and immersive technology-mediated communication devices to enable remote users, such as medical professionals, to virtually monitor individuals within the cabin.

29. A personal rescue system for transporting, remotely monitoring and / or providing medical support to at least one individual, the system comprising: A cabin and at least one modular stretcher, wherein the cabin comprises: an airtight structure having an enclosed interior, an exposed exterior, and at least one opening for providing a passage between the exterior and the interior, or vice versa, wherein the opening is sealable by a hatch; a connection device on the exterior of the cabin, wherein the connection device enables the cabin to be connected to a vehicle; a remote monitoring system for monitoring the individual; a medical support system for stabilizing, maintaining, and providing medical care to the individual; and a communications system, wherein in use, the communications system enables remote monitoring of each individual within the cabin and remote use of the medical support system; And wherein, in use, the at least one modular stretcher transports the individual from a location outside the cabin to the enclosed interior of the cabin, and the remote monitoring system, the medical support system and the communication system are utilized to monitor, support and communicate with the individual within the cabin.

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