Pain-free Needle Imitating Mosquitoes and Automated
Blood Collection System
Pain-free Needle Imitating Mosquitoes and Automated
Blood Collection System
Based on our understanding of mosquitoes' painless blood collection mechanism, we have developed the thinnest hollow needle in the world, with a diameter of 0.09 mm. We are also working on the development of a device that automatically collects blood without causing pain by adding AI-based technology for locating blood vessels.
- Affiliation:
- Kansai University
Faculty of Engineering Science
Robotics and Microsystems Laboratory
- Representative:
- Masato Suzuki
Professor,
Kansai University
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering Science
Masato Suzuki PhD
He specializes in developing micromachines with tiny mechanical structures and electrical control systems. He has developed a painless needle for medical use that mimics mosquitoes, miniature vibration power generators, and a tactile sensor for robotics.
SOLUTIONMethods for solving social issues
Painless automated blood collection/injection technology addresses future healthcare worker shortages
Due to the declining birthrate, aging population, and depopulation, Japan is expected to have a shortage of medical personnel. If our technology can automate blood collection and injection, it will reduce the burden on medical personnel. It is also expected to be used for remote diagnosis for those who live far away from medical facilities. This technology will benefit many countries that face similar problems.
ORIGINALITYUniqueness, Passion for Development
Tackling the Untapped Theme of "Painless Auto-Puncture
The majority of research in the field of painless blood collection is based on the fingerstick blood collecting method, and there is not much research on reducing the pain of blood collection needles themselves. We are further researching the application of this painless needle to automated blood collection, which is unique in the world.
VISIONDream, Outlook, Business Image
We aim to commercialize a painless needle and an automated blood collection/injection system
Our dream is to commercialize our pain-free needle, portable blood collection device, and automated blood collection/injection system, and to deliver them to those who need them.
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