Title | Open-source hardware for medical devices. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Authors | Niezen, G, Eslambolchilar, P, Thimbleby, H |
Journal | BMJ Innov |
Volume | 2 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 78-83 |
Date Published | 2016 Apr |
ISSN | 2055-642X |
Abstract | Open-source hardware is hardware whose design is made publicly available so anyone can study, modify, distribute, make and sell the design or the hardware based on that design. Some open-source hardware projects can potentially be used as active medical devices. The open-source approach offers a unique combination of advantages, including reducing costs and faster innovation. This article compares 10 of open-source healthcare projects in terms of how easy it is to obtain the required components and build the device. |
DOI | 10.1136/bmjinnov-2015-000080 |
Alternate Journal | BMJ Innov |
PubMed ID | 27158528 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4853539 |
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