AdaptDx Pro Mörkeradaptometer by MacuLogix and MPR

AdaptDx Pro Mörkeradaptometer by MacuLogix and MPR is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award i Platina in Medicinteknisk Produkt- och Utrustningsdesign Competition Category.

PlatinaMedicinsk produkt· 2020

AdaptDx Pro Mörkeradaptometer

by MacuLogix and MPR

Client: MacuLogix, Inc.

A' Design Award i Platina Winner in Medicinsk produkt Category

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The Design

About AdaptDx Pro Mörkeradaptometer

AdaptDx Pro är en bärbar mörkeradaptometer som används för att mäta mörkeradaptation för tidig upptäckt av åldersrelaterad makuladegeneration. Headsetet ersätter ett stort bordssystem och ett mörklagt testrum genom att skapa ett personligt ljustätt testutrymme. Ett vadderat huvudband och ett band över hjässan möjliggör justering, och engångsskydd på ögonkoppar bidrar till komfort och hygien. En digital assistent vid namn Theia använder artificiell intelligens och röstinstruktioner för att vägleda varje patient. Infraröda kameror lokaliserar pupillen och små motorer riktar in optiken. En display på framsidan visar testets status.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Platina

AdaptDx Pro Mörkeradaptometer är vinnare av A' Design Award i Platina, ett ytterst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas genuint exceptionella, eleganta och magnifika designverk. Platinavinnare är skapelsens underverk, bevis på den intellektuella kreativitetens gränser, och visar sina formgivares oöverträffade yrkeskunnande och genialitet. Dessa verk förväntas vara de mest hyllade som definierar en epoks estetik, bidrar till samhällets välbefinnande och flyttar fram gränserna för konst, vetenskap, design och teknik. AdaptDx Pro Mörkeradaptometer uppvisar en transcendent nivå av excellens och gör utan tvekan världen till en bättre plats med sina fördelaktiga och värdefulla egenskaper. AdaptDx Pro Mörkeradaptometer är ett vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Platina som väcker längtan, inspirerar, entusiasmerar, förtjusar och väcker stor glädje.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.