Foldscope is a foldable microscope that is allowing anybody to benefit from the joys of science. Foldscope features a unique origami-like design but works very similarly to average, much more expensive microscopes.
The Foldscope foldable microscope is one of the most minimal to ever exist, being all set within a single sheet of paper. The purpose of Foldscope is to be able to test for diseases like malaria and other similar diseases in less privileged countries where resources are much more scarce.
Manu Prakash, an Assistant Professor at Stanford, is the leading brain behind the development and is looking for 10,000 testers to help prove and verify the ability and validity of the product. The device requires no external power so using it in any location for any amount of time is perfectly feasible.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Foldable Microscopes
- Develop new foldable microscopes with more advanced features and functionalities for different fields of work.
- Affordable Science Instruments
- Create more affordable science instruments aimed at making scientific experiments more accessible globally.
- Crowd-testing
- Develop products that are accessible to the general public to test and generate initial response and feedback from potential customers before launching.
Sectors Adopting This
- Medical Devices
- Develop foldable microscopes with improved specimen preparation tools for more accurate and faster diagnostic testing in remote and underserved areas.
- Education
- Create innovative science instruments to enhance science education and learning in primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
- Non-profit Organizations
- Partner with non-profit organizations to help distribute and provide access to affordable and low-cost science equipment to communities in need.
