Objectives:

To design a cervical cancer inspection scope that:

• Can be manufactured and sold at low cost to under resourced regions
• Utilizes inexpensive and readily available components
• Light weight and rugged
• Require little maintenance and can be repaired with local resources

Design Features:

• 8X Binocular viewing
• Inter-ocular adjustment with self-alignment
• Two color, independently controlled LED illumination
• Self-contained power source using standard rechargeable batteries
• Fully adjustable suspension system

Materials/Process Selection Criteria:

• Targeting injection molding of optics alignment components
• Adaptation of readily purchasable optics & electronics where possible
• Designed for assembly with simple tools by locally trained workforce system.

Engineering Tools and Prototype Fabrication:

• 3-D modeling for internal design reviews and layout
• 3-D models and 2-D drawings with specifications for prototyping
• CNC machining of components for 10 beta prototypes