Schistoscope 3.0

A low-cost rapid smart diagnostic device for Schistosomiasis

CLIENT

Diagnostics for All

DURATION

5 months | 2021

FOCUS

Deconstructing previous research, identifying scenarios and issues for use case and local manufacturing, TRL level mapping, goal definition and agile planning, prototyping and experimentation, component selection, PCB design and development towards a market-ready product

INSIGHT

An impractical solution

Microscopy is the WHO gold-standard for diagnosis but it is not field-adaptable in rural Africa

REGIONAL FOCUS AREA: NAIRABI

Population size: 47 million

At risk population: 15 million

Tech ecosystem: 27 innovation hubs

VISION

Envisioning a simple, rapid and smart diagnostic device that is accessible by local health facilities to diagnose, control and eliminate Schistosomiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa and can be manufactured locally.

Developed system overview

Envisioning a simple, rapid and smart diagnostic device that is accessible by local health facilities to diagnose, control and eliminate Schistosomiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa and can be manufactured locally.

Optics sub-system

Analysis and testing of various optics setups and identification of an optimum setup with various diffusing materials and LED temperatures.

Control and power sub-systems

Identifying locally available off-the-shelf components, design of custom PCB boards, optimizing power for uninterrupted use on the field, and easy control system setup.