Open Source Medical Ultrasound


Open Source Medical Ultrasound

I began this project during my university years with the goal of making medical imaging accessible to other medical students. Over the years I made four prototypes, which unfortunately produced very low quality images, unsuitable for any relevant use; this work did give me useful practical knowledge and allowed me to explore different designs. Now that I'm about to enroll in a Master's Degree in biomedical engineering, it's time to keep going!

I've decided to start tracking progress here, on the path to a first working device. Here's a crude outline of what needs to be done:

1. More extensive state-of-the-art research, including more ambitious techniques and specific design and manufacture details.

2. Computer simulation of all relevant aspects, including finite-element, circuit simulation, as well as data processing algorithms.

3. Design of dedicated electronics, mechanical components (custom piezoelectrics, etc.) and software (FPGA).

4. Testing.

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