Three different kinds of devices will be addressed in this WP: The development of multi-sensors based on polymeric technology for real-time monitoring of pH, blood gases, electrolytes, and some selected metabolites, especially when such compounds are subject to a rapid change inside the body (Task 5.1: Development of multi-sensors based on silicon technologies), Lab-on-a-chip based on microfluidics and spectroscopic analyses (Task 5.2: Optics & Photonics based technologies for in situ monitoring, diagnostics and therapy), MEMS based microdevices (Task 5.3: Microtechnologies and MEMS for Endoluminal End-Effectors). |
Mostly the adaptation of existing devices to the ARAKNES endoluminal platform will be pursued, with particular emphasis on smart system integration, miniaturization and packaging. Design of novel devices will also be considered, especially to cover particular medical needs that may arise from WP2 and WP3. Wireless operation of the single devices will also be studied once the tethered versions will be validated and assessed. |
