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On Disobedience
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I paint first and think afterwards
Moment Behind
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Vaginal Speculum
CAD of Cystoscope
F1-Tenth
SimCLR Development
Algea Bloom Monitoring Based on ML
Bio
The GreenLight cystoscope is a medical instrument used primarily in urology for visualizing and treating conditions of the bladder, urethra, and prostate. It is commonly associated with the GreenLight Laser Therapy system, which is designed for minimally invasive treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate.
The Green Light Cystoscope is notorious for its intimidating appearance, especially when used on conscious patients. A redesign is necessary to improve its ergonomics and appearance, ensuring that it is less frightening while maintaining functionality. The new design should prioritize patient comfort, ease of use for medical professionals, and a more reassuring aesthetic. Additionally, incorporating softer lines, a smaller profile, and patient-friendly materials could reduce anxiety, making the device suitable for use in awake patients during procedures.
When I was considering how to easily control the closure degree of two water valves with one-handed operation of the instrument, my first thought was to stabilize the instrument using my middle finger, ring finger, and pinky, and then control the valves using my index finger and thumb. Inspired by the scroll wheel on a mouse, I placed scroll wheels at the positions of the index finger and thumb to control the valves. The scroll wheels will be designed with a ratchet-like resistance to facilitate precise control of valve closure.
LBM Analysis
Labor + Burden + Materials = LBM
• Labor – The cost of paying laborers to assemble to the device (Source: Assembly instructions)
• Burden – The overhead associated with manufacturing (management, facility costs, etc.)
• Materials – The cost of the materials and consumable to go into your device (Source: Bill of Materials)