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Beihang University's Optical Sorting Biological Cell Sorting instrument presents itself as a masterwork of contemporary scientific equipment design, commanding attention through its monolithic yet…

Optical Sorting Biological Cell Sorting by Yuanyuan Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Golden A' Design Award in Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design Competition Category.


GoldScientific Instrument· 2025

Optical Sorting Biological Cell Sorting

by Yuanyuan Liu

Golden A' Design Award Winner in Scientific Instrument Category

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The Design

About Optical Sorting Biological Cell Sorting

Optical Sorting is an optical cell sorting system developed for biomedical research. Cells are loaded into a microfluidic chip and guided by optical-induced dielectrophoresis, which sorts the samples without damage. An imaging system records the cells, and software analyzes the images in real time to identify and classify each cell. Sorted cells are then collected for culture and further study. Tens of thousands of single cells can be handled at the same time, so positive plasma cell screening can be completed in one day. The instrument measures 60 by 80 by 170 centimeters.

The Recognition

About the Golden A' Design Award

Optical Sorting Biological Cell Sorting is a Golden A' Design Award winner, an immensely prestigious recognition granted to first-rate, marvelous, and outstanding designs. Golden winners are exceedingly innovative, visionary, and glamorously dazzling creations that reflect the prodigy, wisdom, and prowess of their designers. Optical Sorting Biological Cell Sorting is expected to be a highly praised, trendsetting, and monumental invention that delivers unprecedented value. This Golden A' Design Award-winning design is a spectacular, respected project that highly benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Optical Sorting Biological Cell Sorting creates intense feelings of desire, evokes passion, encourages creativity, and fascinates us.

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Cell Sorting Technology Licensing and Research

We pioneer advanced optical cell sorting systems for biomedical research. Our AI-powered technology enables rapid analysis of thousands of single cells, accelerating antibody discovery and cell research. License our innovations or collaborate on breakthrough research projects.

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Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Efficiently screening and analyzing antibody discovery is crucial for reducing time and costs in antibody drug development. Traditional hybridoma technology faces challenges like long cycles, limited diversity, and inadequate functional analysis, hindering progress. The AI nanobiochip technology in the Light Workbench can rapidly separate, analyze, culture, and export tens of thousands of single cells simultaneously, completing positive plasma cell screening in one day.
Dimensions & Packaging
60cm*80cm*170cm
Tags
cell, instrument, Biological
Production Technology
Such products may utilize a variety of production technologies, including optical-induced dielectrophoresis, microfluidics, micro-nano fabrication, laser technology, imaging and detection, as well as automation and control. These technologies work in concert to achieve precise manipulation, efficient sorting, rapid analysis, and automated processing of cells, thereby providing powerful tools for biomedical research.
Research
In our research, we looked into a particular topic to gain more insights. We conducted experiments or studies, using various tools like scientific instruments or software, depending on what we were focusing on. If it involved people, we had participants; if it was about animals or cells, those were our subjects. Through our methods, we observed, collected data, and tested different conditions. The results revealed interesting findings, such as a new relationship or a significant change. These findings gave us new understandings and could point the way for future research.
Inspiration
The Optical Cell Sorting System is a breakthrough in cell sorting for biomedical research. It replaces time-consuming, sample-damaging manual sorting with optoelectronic dielectrophoresis, which precisely controls cells for efficient, undamaged sorting. This technology boosts accuracy and speed, providing a reliable, streamlined cell sorting and culture process. The Light Operator enhances lab efficiency, enabling scientists to advance cell research.
Project Duration
The project started in December 2020 in Beijing and finished in August 2023 in Beijing.
Operation Flow
First, the cells or other biological samples to be sorted are prepared and loaded into the microfluidic chip of the system. Then, the optical-induced dielectrophoresis technology is used to manipulate and sort the cells based on their properties. During this process, the imaging system captures the images of the cells, and the software analyzes the images in real-time to identify and classify the cells. Finally, the sorted cells are collected, and the results are output and processed for subsequent research.
Team Members
Yuanyuan Liu
Hu Yin
Zipeng Zhang
Haocheng Han
Changgen Li

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