Ramona's Multi-Camera Array Microscope (MCAM™) utilizes a synchronized sensor array and machine learning software to capture gigapixel images of living systems across large fields of view, enabling simultaneous analysis of multiple samples. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional microscopy by significantly reducing data acquisition time and enhancing throughput in high-throughput assays.
Funding
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Product
Problem
Traditional microscopy methods are limited by slow data acquisition speeds and small fields of view, creating bottlenecks in high-throughput screening and analysis of large samples. Existing solutions often require significant time and effort to capture cellular-level detail across large areas, hindering research and development workflows.
Solution
Ramona's Multi-Camera Array Microscope (MCAM™) overcomes these limitations by employing a synchronized array of image sensors and machine learning software to rapidly capture gigapixel images of living systems. This massively parallel approach enables researchers to visualize and analyze entire well plates at cellular resolution in a fraction of the time required by conventional microscopes. The MCAM™ integrates seamlessly into existing lab setups and automated work cells, providing a streamlined solution for high-throughput assays, behavioral research, and cell screening. Built-in analysis tools leverage deep learning algorithms to extract deeper phenotypic insights, delivering actionable intelligence directly from the microscope.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes researchers and industry experts in fields such as behavioral research, cell screening, and drug discovery who require high-throughput, high-resolution imaging of large samples.
Features
- Synchronized sensor array and custom-designed lenses for gigapixel image capture
- Large field of view (120mm x 80mm) with cellular-scale resolution (1μm
- 10μm)
- High-speed data transfer (8 Gigapixels/sec or 64Gb/sec)
- Integrated modalities: transmission, reflection, fluorescence (Vis, IR, UV)
- Built-in analysis tools with deep learning algorithms for tracking, segmentation, and classification
- Intuitive software for simplified assay setup and ease of use
- Open API for custom assay development and integration with automation equipment
- Compatible with any well plate and optimized for lab bench integration