AdaptDx Pro Dunkeladaptometer by MacuLogix and MPR

AdaptDx Pro Dunkeladaptometer by MacuLogix and MPR is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Platin in Medizinproduktdesign Competition Category.

PlatinMedizinprodukt· 2020

AdaptDx Pro Dunkeladaptometer

by MacuLogix and MPR

Client: MacuLogix, Inc.

A' Design Award in Platin Winner in Medizinprodukt Category

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The Design

About AdaptDx Pro Dunkeladaptometer

AdaptDx Pro ist ein tragbares Dunkeladaptometer zur Messung der Dunkeladaptation für die Früherkennung der altersbedingten Makuladegeneration. Das Headset ersetzt ein großes Tischgerät sowie einen abgedunkelten Untersuchungsraum, indem es einen persönlichen, lichtdichten Testraum schafft. Ein gepolstertes Kopfband und ein Scheitelband ermöglichen die individuelle Anpassung, während Komfortschutzringe für den Einmalgebrauch an den Augenmuscheln Tragekomfort und Hygiene unterstützen. Eine digitale Assistentin namens Theia führt jede Patientin und jeden Patienten mithilfe künstlicher Intelligenz und Sprachanweisungen durch die Untersuchung. Infrarotkameras erfassen die Pupille, und kleine Motoren richten die Optik aus. Ein frontseitiges Display zeigt den Teststatus an.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Platin

AdaptDx Pro Dunkeladaptometer ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Platin, einer überaus prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für wahrhaft außergewöhnliche, elegante und prachtvolle Designs. Platin-Gewinner sind Wunderwerke der Schöpfung, Zeugnisse der Grenzen intellektueller Kreativität und zeigen die unübertroffene Professionalität und Genialität ihrer Designer. Von diesen Designs wird erwartet, dass sie die renommiertesten Werke sind, die die Ästhetik einer Epoche prägen, zum Wohlergehen der Gesellschaft beitragen und die Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie voranbringen. AdaptDx Pro Dunkeladaptometer weist ein transzendentes Maß an Exzellenz auf und macht die Welt mit seinen vorteilhaften und wertvollen Eigenschaften unmissverständlich zu einem besseren Ort. AdaptDx Pro Dunkeladaptometer ist ein mit dem A' Design Award in Platin prämiertes Werk, das Wünsche weckt, inspiriert, begeistert, erfreut und große Freude entfacht.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The AdaptDx Pro guided by Theia breaks through the ophthalmic medical device industry by offering a completely new experience for patients and eye care professionals in the fight against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The device provides a comfortable padded head strap that can be adjusted to each patient. An overhead strap provides added adjustability. Eye cups outfitted with one time use Comfort Guards ensure a light-tight seal with comfort and personal hygiene.
Dimensions & Packaging: The device is a wearable headset form factor designed to accommodate adult women and men with a single use adjustable head strap and eye cups to form a light tight seal.
Tags: Medical Device, Ophthalmic, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diagnostic
Production Technology: Critical engineering activities included: (i) Industrial design of the eye cups for universal one-size-fits-all use and ergonomic design of the head strap, and handheld controller (ii) Optical design optimization with rapid prototyping of optical assemblies for light testing to characterize performance. (iii) Circuit board design for 20 PCB/Flex circuits. (iv) Mechanical design for approximately 30 injection molded parts.
Design Challenge: A bench top system was miniaturized it into a wearable headset design which eliminated the need for testing in a darkroom. Challenges overcome to achieve this was one size fits all eye cups for light seal, shortened optical light path which was optically equivalent to longer path in the bench top system, an on board automated technician (using AI) to self guide the test. IR Cameras used for pupil detection and two axis motor for alignment of optics directly in front of the patients eyes.
Research: The Diagnostic Sensitivity and Specificity of Dark Adaptation for Detection of Age Related Macular Degeneration was a pivotal study of dark adaptation (DA) for the detection of AMD, led by Gregory R. Jackson, PhD. The study investigated a more practical method of incorporating dark adaptation science into testing for detection of AMD. The study found the Rapid Test for dark adaptation is a highly accurate measure of DA impairment associated with AMD and is useful in the detection of the disease.
Inspiration: The original AdaptDx automated dark adaptometer is a traditional 45-pound tabletop device that requires a technician to administer a 5-20 minute test in a totally dark room, while coaching the patient and adjusting their head for proper alignment. The AdaptDx Pro completely reimagines this experience by shrinking the device into a self-contained, wearable headset that creates a comfortable personal dark room. An onboard technician (Theia) uses AI to provide self guided tests.
Project Duration: Development of the AdaptDx Pro required a significant effort by a team of engineers and designers. Over 20,000 hours of effort was packed into a tight 16 month schedule.
Operation Flow: Precision optics modules are aligned with the patient’s pupil using infrared camera technology to locate the pupil and direct miniature motors. Cameras continually detect pupil size and ensure patient’s alignment (gaze) is maintained. An on board technician, Theia which uses artificial intelligence to provide adaptive voice prompts to guide the patient during testing. Technicians can see test status at a glance from the built-in display positioned on the front of the headset.
Team Members: MPR and MacuLogix product development
MPR:
Craig Mauch
Ralph Paul
Craig Swanner
Drew Carlton
Chris Terella
Luke Thomson
Chris Hile
Eli Diehl
Zach Glickstein
Ioannis Stamatiou
Kamron Fazel
Bineyam Tafesse
Maria Pascale
Melissa Milstrey
Maculogix:
Greg Jackson
David Orr
Nathan Smith
Dave Beecher
Laura Walter
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Christopher Terella, Main Image, 2020.
Image #2: Designer Christopher Terella, Configuration, 2020.
Image #3: Designer Christopher Terella, Exploded View, 2020.
Image #4: Senior Producer Robert Wood, In Office, 2020.
Image #5: Senior Producer Robert Wood, Action Shot, 2020.