This paper is focused on the design of a portable and semi-automatic product that allows human blood typing in a short time interval. To solve the technical and mechanical issues, innovative technologies in the areas of industrial design, electronics, and mechanical engineering were incorporated. Thus, we have developed a mechanical system that performs a fast and secure mixing of samples based on the manual plate test. This product concept aims to determinate human blood type in less than 5 min using image-processing algorithms into the mechatronic system. It incorporates formal harmonic aspects as well as some important features, such as ergonomics, portability, safety, security, simple maintenance, and easy to use.

Issue Section:
Technical Brief
Keywords:
Human factors, Image guided intervention, Medical devices, Medical devices , Medical instrumentation, Manufacturing processes, Equipment, Image guided treatment
Topics:
Blood, Design

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