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Foldscope: origami-based paper microscope.


ABSTRACT: Here we describe an ultra-low-cost origami-based approach for large-scale manufacturing of microscopes, specifically demonstrating brightfield, darkfield, and fluorescence microscopes. Merging principles of optical design with origami enables high-volume fabrication of microscopes from 2D media. Flexure mechanisms created via folding enable a flat compact design. Structural loops in folded paper provide kinematic constraints as a means for passive self-alignment. This light, rugged instrument can survive harsh field conditions while providing a diversity of imaging capabilities, thus serving wide-ranging applications for cost-effective, portable microscopes in science and education.

SUBMITTER: Cybulski JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4062392 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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2020-04-01 | GSE141030 | GEO