Handheld Aurora Device Features
Precision Engineering
A 660nm laser diode, metaoptic lens, and CMOS sensor powers Aurora’s precise detection of skin cancer.
Key Specifications
Applications of aurora
| Project Element | Item | Cost | Basis of Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Metasurface Camera |
2 mm TiO2 metasurface lens x2 |
$5,000 |
Direct quote from PlanOpSim |
|
CMOS Sensor |
Samsung ISOCELL GM1 S5KGM1 |
$123.09 |
Official price from Samsung |
|
AI for image stitching and MM detection |
|
$2500 |
100 hours of machine learning expertise @ $25 an hour. PI and Tanishaa Shah have extensive software experience |
|
Skin phantom |
Smooth-On brand MoldMax 10T silicone “skin” plus silc-pig |
$200
|
Total cost of silicon and pigments |
|
Optical profilometer |
WYKO / VEECO
NT2000 |
FREE |
Via U of Rochester |
|
Laser Diode |
HL6545MG |
$51.09 |
Thorlabs |
|
Laser collimator |
LT230P-B |
$181.00 |
Thorlabs |
|
Gyroscopic stabilizer |
Modify DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal Stabilize |
$139.00 |
Amazon.com |
|
3D printing services |
N/A |
FREE |
Via Liberty U |
|
Controller |
Arduino Microcontroller |
$50 |
Amazon.com |
|
Total Cost |
N/A |
$8677 |
N/A |
|
Margin |
Shipping, price changes, etc. |
$1323 |
N/A |
While Aurora’s initial construction costs are driven by its advanced metalens technology—currently $5,000 per lens—its scalable silicon-based manufacturing dramatically reduces costs as production increases. Designed for portability and ease of use, Aurora is the perfect solution for underserved communities and remote areas, bringing cutting-edge imaging technology where it’s needed most.