Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
uScope

Topic(s): Engineering | Science

Tags: Microscope Solar Developing world

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This modified shop microscope is being developed in cooperation with PATH.org and Stanford to be used in rural health clinics for high resolution pathology work. It uses diffractive film and off-axis LED ring illumination to effectively replace, for $5, the much more costly kohler illumination used in top-of-the-line >$1000 microscopes such as shown here. This solar recharged, Li-ion powered fully working unit will be used to demonstrate Malaria and Tuberculosis detection in bllod and sputum smears, which is a pressing medical need in developing countries. We also are producing small scale UV-C and electrochlorinators (in partnership with MSR and MIOX corp) also for use in the developing for world water purification whci will also be shown at the booth

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About the Maker(s)

Kurt Kuhlmann
Kurt is the CTO of D-Rev as well as Meridian Design (www.uvaquastar.com) and LRI (www.photonlights.com). We focus on developing products that benefit consumers at the bottom of the pyramid.
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