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AdaptDx Pro Adaptometar za tamu by MacuLogix and MPR

AdaptDx Pro Adaptometar za tamu by MacuLogix and MPR is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Платинаста награда A' Design Award in Дизајн медицинских уређаја и медицинске опреме Competition Category.


ПлатинастаМедицински производ· 2020

AdaptDx Pro Adaptometar za tamu

by MacuLogix and MPR

Client: MacuLogix, Inc.

Платинаста награда A' Design Award Winner in Медицински производ Category

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The Design

About AdaptDx Pro Adaptometar za tamu

AdaptDx Pro je nosivi adaptometar za tamu koji se koristi za merenje adaptacije na tamu radi ranog otkrivanja senilne degeneracije makule. Uređaj u obliku naglavnog seta zamenjuje veliki stoni sistem i zamračenu prostoriju za testiranje formiranjem ličnog testnog prostora nepropusnog za svetlost. Podstavljena traka za glavu i gornja traka omogućavaju podešavanje, a jednokratni zaštitnici za udobnost na okularima doprinose udobnosti i higijeni. Digitalni asistent po imenu Theia koristi veštačku inteligenciju i glasovne instrukcije da vodi svakog pacijenta. Infracrvene kamere lociraju zenicu, a mali motori poravnavaju optiku. Prednji ekran prikazuje status testa.

The Recognition

About the Платинаста награда A' Design Award

AdaptDx Pro Adaptometar za tamu је добитник Платинасте награде A' Design Award, изузетно престижног признања које се додељује заиста изузетним, елегантним и величанственим дизајнима. Добитници Платинасте награде чуда су стварања, сведоци граница интелектуалне креативности, и показују ненадмашан професионализам и геније својих дизајнера. Очекује се да ови дизајни буду најпознатији радови који дефинишу естетику једне епохе, доприносе добробити друштва и померају границе уметности, науке, дизајна и технологије. AdaptDx Pro Adaptometar za tamu показује трансцендентан ниво изврсности и без сумње чини свет бољим местом својим корисним и вредним особинама. AdaptDx Pro Adaptometar za tamu је рад награђен Платинастом наградом A' Design Award који буди жеље, инспирише, узбуђује, одушевљава и изазива велику радост.

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.

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