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Open hardware optical microscopes offer low-cost solutions for biosciences research and diagnostics in resource-limited settings. This review highlights portable and automated designs, emphasizing their role in advancing Open Science.

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automated microscopedigital image processinglow-cost microscopyopen hardwareopen scienceopen sourcesmartphone-based microscopy

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  • Commercial optical microscopes are expensive, limiting access in resource-constrained environments.
  • There is a growing need for affordable, high-availability microscopy solutions in biosciences research, diagnostics, and education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in open hardware optical microscopes as low-cost alternatives.
  • To classify existing open hardware microscope solutions and assess their maturity regarding Open Science practices.

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  • Conducted an exhaustive literature search, identifying 23 relevant works from the past decade.
  • Analyzed and categorized the selected works into portable field and multipurpose automated microscopes.
  • Evaluated the adoption of Open Science principles within the reviewed solutions.

Main Results:

  • Identified 23 open hardware optical microscope projects developed in the last 10 years.
  • Classified solutions into two main categories: portable field microscopes and multipurpose automated microscopes.
  • Discussed the maturity of these solutions concerning Open Science adoption, including smartphone-based microscopy.

Conclusions:

  • Open hardware optical microscopes present viable low-cost alternatives to commercial systems.
  • These solutions address critical needs in developing countries and educational contexts.
  • Further adoption of Open Science practices can enhance the impact and accessibility of these microscopes.