Light Operator 細胞選別装置 by Beihang University is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀賞 in 科学機器・研究機器デザイン Competition Category.
銀科学機器· 2025
Light Operator 細胞選別装置
A' Design Award 銀賞 Winner in 科学機器 Category
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The Design
About Light Operator 細胞選別装置
Light Operatorは、生物医学研究室向けに開発された細胞選別装置です。本装置は光電式誘電泳動を用いて、細胞を傷つけることなく選別します。高解像度イメージング、リアルタイムアルゴリズム、ビジュアルグラフィックスにより、精密な細胞識別を支援します。半透明のフリップトップカバーは内部の光学部品および電子部品を保護し、選別プロセスの観察を可能にします。表面はPB材を用い、銀灰色の電気めっき仕上げを施しており、筐体はCNC加工により製作され、ネジは目立たないよう配慮されています。装置の寸法は780×597×536ミリメートルです。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銀賞
Light Operator 細胞選別装置は、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Light Operator 細胞選別装置は、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Light Operator 細胞選別装置は、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Light Operator cell sorting equipment utilizes high-resolution imaging for precise cell identification, enhanced by real-time algorithms and visual graphics for accuracy throughout the process. Its precision manufacturing ensures the stability and accuracy of the internal optical and electronic components. With advanced technology, premium materials, and a user-friendly design, the Light Operator is the ideal choice for laboratory research.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Length * Width * Height: 780mm * 597mm * 536mm
- Tags
- Laboratory products, High precision technology, User research, Human-machine interaction, Biomedical research equipment, Innovative laboratory solutions
- Production Technology
- In terms of materials, the surface of the Light Operator device is made from PB material, refined through a precise electroplating process, giving it a distinctive silver-gray luster that combines aesthetics with durability. The translucent, flip-top design protects the internal components but also allow users to observe the sorting process, enhancing both interactivity and the device's high-tech appeal. The exterior is neat and elegant, precision-crafted using CNC machining, with discreet screws used ensuring seamless connections. The overall design exudes a modern, high-tech aesthetic, making it ideal for various scientific research laboratories by balancing functionality with premium design quality.
- Design Challenge
- In-depth exploration of the complex behavioral patterns of laboratory users to design products that meet their needs is a formidable challenge. It requires a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from various fields and a deep understanding of user behavior. Creating a delightful user experience involves extensive research and testing to address emotional responses and habitual actions. Coordinating the collaborative efforts of a multidisciplinary team, including experts from optics, software engineering, and design, adds another layer of complexity. Moreover, balancing between innovation and practicality is essential to ensure that new technologies address real-world problems while also aligning with market demands and expectations.
- Research
- The design project, led by Beihang University, aims to enhance cell screening in medical experiments using innovative optoelectronic technologies. By analyzing the behavioral laboratory users’ behavioral habits through video recordings and interviews, we have developed outstanding high-precision laboratory research equipment. This study integrates optical and electrical technologies with ergonomic design, providing users with a delightful experimental experience. Extensive user research and parameter adjustments of core components have transformed complex experimental procedures into a smooth and vibrant process. The color research findings of this project have been published at the AHFE conference, the exploration of product usability has been published in the core Chinese journal "Packaging Engineering," and the research findings related to the core mechanical parts have been presented at the ICRA conference.
- Inspiration
- The Light Operator Cell Sorting Equipment revolutionizes biomedical research by using optoelectronic dielectrophoresis for precise, damage-free cell sorting. Unlike traditional manual methods, this device enhances accuracy and speed, offering a more reliable and streamlined process for cell selection and culture. Its advanced technology significantly improves laboratory efficiency, empowering researchers to push the boundaries of cell science.
- Project Duration
- The project was initiated in Beijing in October 2022, completed in Beijing in September 2024, and released to the market in June 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Users begin by interacting with an external device to initiate the Light Operator, which prompts the system to perform a self-check to ensure that all sensors and optical components are functioning properly. Next, users log into the system and configure the sorting parameters based on their experimental needs, such as the target cells type and sorting conditions.
The user then opens the transparent rotating cover, places the cell sample into the device, and starts the sorting process through the external interface. During the process, users can monitor the real-time status through the translucent cover, while the device automatically records the screening data.
Upon completion, the device will automatically stop and notify the user, who can then retrieve the screening results for data analysis. Subsequently, the user can collect the sorted cell samples and perform routine cleaning and maintenance on the device. If required, users can choose to export the sorting data to an external storage device or upload it to a server. Throughout the entire operation, users can clearly view the device's operational status and monitor the time required for each step, ensuring a seamless and transparent process. - Team Members
- Yuanyuan liu
Hu Yin
Haocheng Han
Zipeng Zhang
Zhuohang Yang
Lin Feng
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