Towards the Development of Smart Medical Centrifuges: Characteristics, Challenges and Recommendations for Improvement
摘要
The centrifuge is one of the oldest and most widely used medical equipment, with important applications in clinical diagnosis, platelet-rich plasma therapy, and biomedical research. It operates based on a process called centrifugation, which separates biological components through relative centrifugal force by rapid rotation around an axis. With the advancement of medicine, the demand for centrifuges, particularly mini centrifuges, is steadily increasing. However, they face many limitations both in terms of their effectiveness and user-friendliness. Despite these challenges, the mini centrifuge is increasingly in demand, especially in the regenerative medicine sector, due to its ability to provide compact solutions suitable for confined spaces or low-resource environments, thus driving innovation and the development of more efficient and versatile models. In this work, we explore potential innovative solutions, including an intelligent expert system and remote connectivity via mobile applications, to advance the development of smart medical centrifuges.