BATDOK (Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit) is critical for field medics during the "golden hour" of injury, but faces significant connectivity challenges:
Requires same Wi-Fi network for device transfers
No centralized overview of medical records
Missing data during patient handoffs
Implement InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) to create a decentralized, resilient electronic medical record system that works in DIL (Disconnected, Intermittent, Limited) environments.
"How can a decentralised file storage solution using IPFS be designed to enable BATDOK to manage electronic medical records securely in offline environments?"
How can IPFS networks store and retrieve medical data in offline environments?
How to simulate EMR functions for disconnected environments?
What are the tradeoffs of different Android-IPFS integration approaches?
What factors influence production implementation feasibility?
Understanding IPFS technology and setting up cloud infrastructure
Building functional nodes on Mac and AWS, testing connectivity
Creating Helia demonstration: helia.alan.run
Exploring 8 different implementation approaches
Calculator app proving cross-language integration feasibility
Full IPFS nodes with high storage and always-online connectivity
Lightweight Android nodes with offline-first operation
Cloud-based pinning services and bootstrap nodes
Android interface with Jetpack Compose
JNI bindings for cross-language communication
Core IPFS functionality with Boxo SDK
IPFS integration with BATDOK demonstrated through working prototypes and comprehensive architecture design
Kotlin with GoMobile emerged as optimal approach after evaluating 8 different integration methods
Comprehensive feasibility evaluation reveals organizational and technical requirements for deployment
Functional web-based IPFS operations proving content addressing and peer-to-peer capabilities
Successful Kotlin-Go integration demonstrating cross-language communication patterns
Deployed IPFS nodes on cloud infrastructure validating distributed network topology
Comprehensive evaluation of 8 Android-IPFS integration approaches with clear recommendations
| Approach | Complexity | Timeline | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotlin with GoMobile | Medium-High | 10-12 weeks | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes |
| IPFS Kubo Full Node | High | 12-16 weeks | ⭐⭐ No |
| Helia in Kotlin | High | 12-14 weeks | ⭐⭐⭐ Conditional |
A decentralised file storage solution using IPFS can be designed for BATDOK EMR management in offline environments, but requires a hybrid architecture approach with significant development investment.
Infrastructure setup and Kotlin-GoMobile bridge development (6-9 months)
Android app enhancement and field testing (9-12 months)
Hospital integration and full deployment (12-18 months)
Immediate: Secure specialized development team with IPFS and mobile expertise
Short-term: Infrastructure planning and proof-of-concept validation
Long-term: Phased implementation starting with pilot field trials
"From knowing nothing about mobile development and IPFS to implementing complex cross-language integration and providing strategic technical recommendations to Philips."
Android development, IPFS technology, cross-language integration, system architecture design
Independent project management, stakeholder communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving
DOT framework application, systematic investigation, evidence-based recommendations
"Complex technical challenges require both deep technical investigation and strategic business thinking. The most elegant technical solution means nothing without considering organizational readiness and implementation feasibility."