Project Description:
Our project is a benchtop testing apparatus for breast cancer detection research. It utilizes a hand pump and pressure gauge to pressurize an inner chamber, compressing breast tissue and causing protrusions of cancerous masses. LED lights are shone in sequence to create shadows of the breast, which are cast onto the opaque surface of the dome which acts as a backdrop. Cameras are placed around the dome to capture before and after images of the breast as it is compressed. Image processing code then reads the images and detects any changes in shadow size to determine whether lumps are present. The results are displayed on an android app, informing users whether masses were detected and if further medical attention is necessary.
This product is based on the need for low-tech breast cancer screening devices in developing areas. Our project was designed to be used by untrained medical personnel and to easily communicate results, with language barriers in mind.
