Partnering for Performance
We work side-by-side with our clients to solve their toughest problems.
These case studies show how collaboration and innovation come together to produce measurable outcomes.
Optics Help Treat Cancer
Optikos is working with Lumicell on the optical-mechanical design and testing of a handheld imaging system that helps improve patient outcomes by identifying cancer cells “left behind on tumor cavity walls.” The company’s lead product, the Lumicell System “features an investigational optical agent and a handheld device that enable cancer surgeons to see and remove cancer cells in real-time during operations.” Read more about Lumicell’s exciting developments in treating cancer and other diseased tissues on their website or in this recent Time Magazine article. Have a project in mind? Get started here.
Superior Imaging and Control during Surgery
Platform Imaging Demo at Photonics West Platform Imaging approached Optikos during the prototype design phase of their Visibot™ Visualization System, a device that is being commercialized for minimally invasive surgery. It includes two main components, connected by a small tether: 1) An insertable camera module with high definition camera, integrated LED's for illumination, lens wash nozzle, and pan and tilt functionality; and 2) A controller box with a computer and a user interface. The computer houses image processing software, tool tracking software for automation of pan and tilt, and a touch panel for displaying the image and controlling system functions. The surgeon inserts both a camera and surgical tool in the patient’s abdomen through one laparoscopic...
Ensuring Image Quality for Tracking Telescopes
Focusing NASA tracking telescopes ITT Corporation was responsible for five NASA Space Shuttle tracking telescope systems at the launch site in Cape Canaveral Florida. These telescopes, called ATOTS, MIGOR, and DOAMS, were used for various types of downrange imaging of shuttle launches. The telescopes were exhibiting less than optimal imaging characteristics from out of focus camera images. ITT was looking for a method to realign and precisely focus the high-speed cameras on each of these tracking telescopes. The solution needed to be simple, robust and cost effective. It also needed to operate on-site at each telescope installation. Optikos engineers developed a solution inspired by a common optical design approach: ray tracing. By tracing single rays of light into the telescope system and monitoring...
Competitive Benchmarking for Surgical Microscopes
Our client wanted to develop a competitive benchmark of a sampling of available surgical microscopes and relate it to a subjective evaluation by physicians. Optikos developed a test plan that included both radiometric and image quality metrics that captured the relevant imaging performance criteria. This evaluation was mapped against the subjective assessments by physicians and used to develop a rational competitive benchmark evaluation. Our client used the information to decide how to improve/augment their own product line. Have a project in mind? Get started here.
3D Imager for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Lens and Camera Testing for Image Quality Assurance Our client had a unique design for a surgical system, but needed a stereoscopic camera system designed for manufacture and 510K FDA clearance. The Optikos team of optical and mechanical engineers reviewed several issues with the client’s development team to streamline the design for future manufacturing. We learned that there were difficulties aligning the customer’s prototype visualization system and achieving reliable imaging performance. Optikos was able to provide a simplified, “drop together” design, updated electronics and in-process verification to assure consistent performance for all units, and helped our client create a stereoscopic camera for its surgical system, enabling 3D high-definition visualization for surgeons. ...
