Develop an Otoscopy unit with a handheld eyepiece that simultaneously relays a video feed to a more distanced observer for teaching otoscopic examinations in dogs and cats.

Project Overview

The current designs of handheld otoscopes for animal practice do not allow video transfer to a distant view compared to a video otoscope, which is practiced differently in simulations. The goal is to design a handheld otoscope with video capabilities to allow student-performed examinations to be visualized to the faculty for assessments.

Project Status

BME402 Semester 2
So far we have built a working prototype using beam splitter, lens, a handheld microscope and 3D printed casing. This semester we will be further improving the prototype's image quality, stability and lumination.

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Contact Information

Team Members

• Haoming Fang - Co-Team Leader & Co-BSAC & Co-BWIG
• Sam Tan - Co-Team Leader & Co-BSAC & Co-BWIG
• Aaron Marattil - Communicator & Co-BSAC
• Andy Slayton - Co-BSAC & BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Paul Campagnola - Advisor
• Dr. Lara Tomich - Client
• Dr. Amy Nichelason - Alternate Contact

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