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Bring CPR training to your community so more people can save lives

Free, open-source CPR kiosk software. Paired with a manikin and a sensor, it guides every compression in real time, so people learn to save a life without an instructor.

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350K+cardiac arrests outside a hospital in the US each year
9%survive to hospital discharge after EMS treatment
40%get CPR from a bystander before help arrives
2–3×better odds of survival when CPR starts right away

Source: AHA, CPR Facts and Stats.

What OpenCPR is

Free code that turns a CPR manikin into a self-service training kiosk

A sensor inside the manikin reads every compression. The screen guides people to push 100 to 120 times per minute, following the beat of a metronome.

Anyone can walk up and practice in a few minutes. Below, you'll find everything you need to set one up in your community and start making a difference.

A girl practices hands-only CPR on a CPR training kiosk with real-time feedback
CPR kiosk cost

The code is free. You bring the hardware

Your organization sources the manikin, sensor, Arduino and a laptop or PC. Most of it is off the shelf.

OpenCPR code from us$0
CPR manikin you provideYou may already own one
Sensor, Arduino and laptop or PC you provideOff-the-shelf parts

Need funding for the hardware? See grants that cover CPR equipment in our FAQ.

What we send you

  • i.CPR kiosk appThe app visitors use: instructions, metronome-paced practice and live feedback.
  • ii.Scoring serviceThe backend that processes each session and emails results.
  • iii.Sensor firmwareArduino code that reads the sensor inside the manikin in real time.
  • iv.Build guideThe parts list to buy, sensor placement and kiosk setup steps for your site.
  • v.Direct supportQuestions during your first deployment go to the team that built it.
How the CPR kiosk works

A CPR feedback device anyone can build

A sensor, an Arduino and a laptop or PC turn a standard CPR manikin into a kiosk that reads every compression and gives real-time CPR feedback. It plays like a game, so people come back.

  1. A sensor in the manikin

    A distance sensor fits inside a standard adult CPR manikin. The build guide shows where it goes.

  2. Firmware on an Arduino

    The firmware reads each compression in real time and sends it on.

  3. A scoring service

    A small server turns raw readings into rhythm and performance data.

  4. The kiosk app

    A metronome sets the pace at 100 to 120 compressions per minute while feedback reacts to every push.

  5. Results by email

    Each visitor gets their score by email when the session ends.

Who it's for

For everyone building a heart-safe community

If people pass through your space, a kiosk can teach them CPR while they wait, walk by or take a break.

Busy city park where a CPR training kiosk can reach residents

Cities and municipalities

City halls, transit stations and parks. Fits HeartSafe Community programs.

University campus where students can practice CPR at a kiosk

Schools and universities

Give students a way to practice and repeat on their own, alongside your CPR graduation requirement.

Nonprofit volunteers who can run community CPR training with a kiosk

Nonprofits and foundations

Run community CPR training without paying an instructor at every event.

Hospital hallway where visitors can practice hands-only CPR at a kiosk

Hospitals and health systems

Lobbies, waiting rooms and community-benefit programs.

Public library where a CPR training kiosk can teach visitors

Libraries and community centers

Places people already visit to learn something new.

Office lobby where a CPR training kiosk supports workplace safety

Workplaces and venues

Add hands-on CPR practice to your workplace safety and AED program.

Built by Light-it

Why we're giving it away

Light-it is a healthcare software development company. We design and build digital health products for healthcare organizations.

A tool that teaches people to save lives should be free. So we're giving the OpenCPR code to any organization that wants it: schools, cities, nonprofits, hospitals, libraries and workplaces.

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Questions

Everything you need to get started

What is a hands-only CPR kiosk?

A self-service station where anyone can practice hands-only CPR on a manikin and get real-time feedback on their compressions. No instructor is needed. OpenCPR gives you the software to build one.

Is OpenCPR open source?

Yes. The OpenCPR code is open source and free to use, adapt and deploy. Request it through the form and we'll send the code, the build guide and a direct line to our team for your first deployment.

How much does a CPR kiosk cost?

The OpenCPR code is free. Hardware is not included: your organization provides a CPR manikin, a distance sensor, an Arduino board and a laptop or PC. Many organizations already own a manikin, which brings the budget down further.

Are there grants for CPR training equipment?

Yes. A few places to start in the US:

  • Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation: lifesaving equipment grants for public safety organizations. Past awards have covered CPR manikins and AED trainers.
  • Walmart Spark Good Local Grants: $250 to $5,000 for nonprofits, schools and local governments in a store's service area.
  • School CPR and AED funding: public school districts can look at federal grants for student CPR and AED programs and at state programs, like the CPR and AED grant in Kansas.
  • Local funders: community foundations, Rotary and Lions clubs, and hospital community-benefit programs often support community health projects.

Since the code is free, your grant only needs to cover the hardware.

What is the correct CPR compression rate and depth?

For adults, push hard and fast in the center of the chest at 100 to 120 compressions per minute and about 2 to 2.4 inches deep, letting the chest fully recoil between compressions. The kiosk coaches visitors to that rhythm.

Can schools use it for CPR graduation requirements?

Most US states require CPR training to graduate from high school. The kiosk gives students hands-on practice between classes. It supports the instruction your state requires but does not replace it.

Does the kiosk replace CPR certification?

No. The kiosk teaches hands-only CPR and builds muscle memory. It is a training tool, not a certification course or a medical device. People who want certification should take an accredited course.

Which manikins and parts work with it?

We don't supply hardware. The software is designed around a standard adult CPR manikin with a distance sensor placed inside, which you source. The build guide lists the parts to buy and shows sensor placement step by step.

Do we need developers to set it up?

Not necessarily. Someone comfortable following technical instructions can set it up with the build guide. If you don't have that person, our team helps with your first deployment.

Why is there a form to get the code?

The code is open source. The form lets us send you the right package, help with your first deployment, and count how many communities OpenCPR reaches. We review requests and reply by email.

Can we use it outside the United States?

Yes. OpenCPR is available to organizations anywhere. Tell us your country in the form and we'll let you know what's ready for your region.

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Get the code and the build guide

Tell us about your organization and we'll email you everything you need to set up your first kiosk.

  • Free and open source. No contract, no fees, no sales calls.
  • Everything by email. The code, the build guide and the parts list.
  • Support from the team that built it. Direct help with your first deployment.

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OpenCPR is a training tool, not a medical device.

Hands giving chest compressions to a CPR training manikin

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