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Using the chamber currently used in Dr. Omen's Biomechanics lab as a benchmark, we have set out three clear and achievable goals for our design to improve the muscle chamber implement in the lab workplace.
Reduce cost
Reduce cost
The old chambers, though a few decades old, costs hundred of dollars, and contain parts that are hard to replace.
We want to make a chamber that is affordable to any lab, making muscle stimulation analysis as accessible as possible.
Improve Ease of Use
Improve Ease of Use
The old chambers have design flaws make sample placement tenuous, and cycling ringer solution messy
We want to improve ease of use by implementing direct interfaces for fluid handling, and alternative design for easy sample placement
Increase Durability
Increase Durability
The old chambers where susceptible to corrosion, and where impossible to repair
We want to make our chamber have more considerate electrical connections and easily replaceable parts
We were able to reduce cost by using easily sourced hardware, and a 3D printed chassis. Ease of use was significantly improved by introducing a basin with a Luer port in the bottom, and by introducing a waterproof gates to easily place sutures. Durability was increased in turn by having easily replaceable components, and an improved circuitry system that is less susceptible to corrosion.
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