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Briefing
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- Smartphone-Based Microscope – RMIT University researchers developed 3D printed clip-on that turns smartphone into functioning microscope
- Powerful Illumination – Takes advantage of smartphone camera’s flash to illuminate specimens as small as 1/200th of one millimeter, such as microscopic organisms, animal and plant cells, blood cells, cell nuclei, and more
- Low Cost and Compact Device – Does not require external power or light source, resulting in low cost, less bulky device that is easy to assemble, compared to other mobile microscopes
- Open-Source Design – Publicly released design for 3D printed clip-on for download
- Remote Areas Applications – Envisioned for use in developing countries, especially in remote areas, through applications such as monitoring water quality and environment, analyzing blood samples, and detecting and diagnosing diseases early
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