Instrumentation projects

We will build a system for soil respiration analysis, a key health indicator for microbiological activity and organic matter content.

We aim to accelerate our phenotyping of plant-nematode infection by prototyping new hardware for automated imaging.

A 3D imaging platform to capture root and shoot structural data to complement an aeroponics system.

We incorporated a simple and low-cost triboelectric generator to harvest mechanical energy from peristaltic pumps, and enhance plant growth

A low-cost multi-purpose 3D digital photography phenotyping station

In this project, we aim to build an inexpensive 3D tracker for dynamic auditive data representation.

An automated plant growth chamber to grow and monitor Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings for plant research.

The development of a low-cost CEA chamber with built-in stress monitoring systems

A multipurpose fungal morphology phenotyper

The project aims to develop a rapid, cheap, and sustainable spirometer that could measure important breath parameters in real-time.

Making a CNC gene gun for quick, fully-automated plant transformation.

Design and testing of alternative air heating and recirculation systems for low-cost instruments for molecular diagnosis and DNA engineering.

Testing designs for low-cost microreactors for biological diagnostics and DNA engineering.

Testing different heatsinks for temperature control by forced air convection in low cost microreactors.

Design of a low cost incubator with heated radial airflow for molecular diagnostics.

Attempt to build an ultra-low cost molecular reactor, using computer controlled recirculating air.

Development of an open, easily programmable platform for control and testing of prototype instrumentation.

Low-cost sensor for measuring mercury levels in water bodies at mining and industrial areas in Ghana.

OpenCM is a micro-manipulation framework based on the UC2 system.

We aim to provide a low-cost precision agriculture solution powered by biophotovoltaics, and we start with developing a prototype.

Starting with an open source RepRap Ender 5 3D printer, we convert it to a bioprinter, and design some simple bioinks to print with.

A remotely controlled chamber in a coldroom/fridge that allows the heating of stored items to a desired temperature before being used.

In-situ 3D visualization using X-ray CT during mechanical testing of natural cellular materials- like honeycombs and bones

We're developing a prototype for a cheap and easy-to-use probe with a potential application in detection and monitoring of cancerous tissue.

Low cost programmable incubator for growing mycelium textile, controlling temperature and humidity to standardize growing recipes.

Rodent behavioural test equipment is key for biological research yet expensive - our team is developing a low-cost alternative

A raspberry pi based cereal phenotyping device.

First example of a low-cost dissolved oxygen sensor that will allow the implementation of fed-batch DIY bioreactors.

This is a Raspberry Pi Zero-based time-lapse photo / video camera to monitor plant-pollinator interactions in the field.