Atila Biosystems POC Device.
Reusable and affordable viral testing device with PCR-level efficacy.
The build
I designed and developed printed circuit boards for biomedical point-of-care devices, working on a reusable virus testing device that was not only as accurate as PCR but also extremely fast. I created a heating element controller that precisely regulated temperatures to ensure the sample wasn't destroyed while also creating the perfect conditions for the multiplication of the cells. Within 30 minutes, the device could determine if you had a virus based on the capsule selected, testing for things like COVID, influenza, HPV, and more, all in a single dock using interchangeable cartridges. It was 90% cheaper than competitors, could be powered in multiple ways, and was designed for use anywhere on Earth. The device was presented to the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation and contributed to Atila's receiving of a $500k grant. It has been FDA approved and will undergo production very soon.
Evidence
Breadboard version of the final circuit.
Another angle of the breadboard circuit.
Testing the breadboard before final design.
First revision of the cartridge design.
Hand-manufacturing the prototypes.
Reusable capsule injection mold.
Revision 1 and Revision 2 PCBs side by side.
Debugging code on the microcontroller.
First prototype of the heated wax pump to manufacture the cartridges.
Running preliminary tests on the device.