Unisync Krmilna ročica za mikroskop by Chen Xu

Unisync Krmilna ročica za mikroskop by Chen Xu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje znanstvenih instrumentov in raziskovalne opreme Competition Category.

SrebrnaZnanstveni instrument· 2025

Unisync Krmilna ročica za mikroskop

by Chen Xu

Client: Widgtech

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Znanstveni instrument Category

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The Design

About Unisync Krmilna ročica za mikroskop

Unisync je krmilna ročica, zasnovana za mikroskope v sistemih za pregledovanje celične morfologije, ki temeljijo na umetni inteligenci. Ročica omogoča, da uporabnik z eno roko premika mizico mikroskopa vzdolž treh osi, druga roka pa ostane prosta za upravljanje računalnika. Unisync se povezuje neposredno z mikroskopom, namesto da bi deloval prek programske opreme, kar ohranja nizko zakasnitev in natančen nadzor. Krmilna palica povečuje hitrost, ko jo uporabnik pomakne dlje od sredine. Simetrična oblika ustreza tako levičarjem kot desničarjem. Ohišje je izdelano iz brizganega ABS-a s srebrno sivo površinsko obdelavo.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Unisync Krmilna ročica za mikroskop je prejemnik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izjemno prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje čudovitim, impresivnim vrhunskim oblikovanjem. Prejemniki Srebrne nagrade so izjemno briljantna in zelo ustvarjalna dela, ki ponazarjajo izjemno strokovnost, talent in bistrost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Unisync Krmilna ročica za mikroskop se pričakuje, da bo čudovito, zgledno delo, opazno profesionalno in globoko inovativno. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno s Srebrno nagrado A' Design Award, je zelo opazen, občudovan izum, ki koristi in premika meje umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanja in tehnologije. Unisync Krmilna ročica za mikroskop je stvaritev, ki ji mnogi zavidajo, ki prebuja želje, prinaša pozitivna čustva in vzbuja začudenje in občudovanje.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This handle is designed for AI cell morphology inspection system, aiming to enhance medical staff efficiency and reduce fatigue in a more accurate, reliable, and user-friendly way. Low latency and precise control are ensured by connecting directly to the microscope rather than using software. The design combines a single-handed grip with intuitive, fluid interaction, meeting the need to operate the computer simultaneously and reducing healthcare worker fatigue.
Dimensions & Packaging: 120mm×130mm×166mm
Tags: Microscopic Control Handle, single-handed , user-friendly, convenient Interaction
Production Technology: ABS injection molding. Silver - gray metal spray painting.
Design Challenge: The core challenge of the project is how to integrate tri-axis control within limited space, ensuring independent and non-interfering operation of XY and Z axes. In addition, the ergonomic design is also a challenge with the need for microscope precision and stability. The design of the handle also needs to harmonize the comfort and aesthetics of the medical device to create an innovative product that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Research: Cell morphology testing is crucial in disease diagnosis. Through communication with pathologists and technicians, we found the traditional microscope operation cumbersome and inefficient, limiting AI system performance. Additionally, intelligent microscopes with software introduce latency and store unscreened data, wasting resources. This project effectively integrates pathologists' real needs into the microscope control handle design, improving operational efficiency.
Inspiration: Traditional microscopes present cumbersome operation in cellular morphology examination, hindering AI system efficiency. To optimize workflow and reduce operator fatigue, this control handle integrates tri-axis movement into a single-handed design. Furthermore, direct connection to the microscope ensures low latency and precise human-machine collaboration. Speed control is achieved through intuitive joystick offset, providing a more user-friendly and simplified interaction.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2024 in Beijing and finished in January 2025 in Beijing.
Operation Flow: The control handle can be directly connected to the microscope within the AI Inspection System, with an indicator light showing the data transfer status between the microscope and the computer. The symmetrical design does not limit the user's dominant hand. While holding the handle, the thumb and index finger naturally rest on the joystick, enabling easy operation of the microscope stage's tri-axis movement. The speed increases as the joystick is offset further.
Team Members: Liu Beibei, Chen Xu, Li Shulong, Zhang Mingjie, Dr. Zhang Rong, Hao Qian, Huang Hao and Wu Fangbo