I am planning on creating an artificial pancreas that is much cheaper then the one proposed by medical companies.
I am going to use an Arduino. I know the pancreas will require speed and power to function so am stuck as to which board to use? I have no previous experience of programming so I don’t want something that would just confuse me.
the pancreas itself will be made using a glucose sensor that is programmed with an arduino and to a pump, so when the glucose levels increase the sensor tells this to the arduino and the arduino commands the pump to release insulin. however is this even possible?? Any assistance would be grateful, thankyou
Of course it’s possible. I built Medical Devices for 15 years. Cost of parts is a miniscule aspect of why they cost so much.
I could probably build your device for under $100 in parts (no idea how to implement a glucose sensor, but how hard could it be?). But by the time I have a device that would be safe enough for the general public and with regulatory approval, I guarantee you the costs would be well into the six figures. And that’s optimistic!
Now, I’m sure you are not building a device for resale, but the “programming” will be the least of your concerns if you want this to work. Choose an Arduino, any Arduino will be fine.