Since 1990, child mortality under age 5 has dropped by 47%, but neonatal deaths (infants ≤4 weeks) have not seen similar progress, with 2.9 million neonates dying annually, including 1 million on their first day. Neonatal deaths now account for 44% of under-5 mortality. Around 10 million newborns fail to breathe at birth, and 6 million require basic resuscitation. Proper bag-and-mask ventilation could prevent 30% of intrapartum deaths, but improper use risks hypoxia and organ damage.

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Resource-limited settings face challenges with follow-up training, leaving healthcare workers inadequately prepared. To address this, the BaRT system offers a low-cost, intuitive neonatal resuscitation training solution. It includes a mannequin and a bag-valve-mask (BVM) device linked to a smartphone or tablet, providing real-time feedback on key metrics like pressure, delivery rate, heart rate, skin color, and other responses. Designed for affordability and accessibility, BaRT aims to equip healthcare workers with essential life-saving skills in resource-constrained environments.