LUDO – Plug-and-Play Platform for Mechanical Circulatory Support Development
Client: Internal Hydrix Innovation
Services:
Market Insights and GTM Strategy
Innovation Strategy
Industrial Design & UI/UX Design
Systems Engineering
Mechanical, Electronics & Software Design
Project Management
With Hydrix’s deep understanding of the MCS market, has pioneered, a plug-and-play platform transforming the design and development of artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices (VADs). This platform empowers MCS developers to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and navigate the complex journey from prototype to commercial release.
Designed to address the global need for cardiac assist devices, LUDO provides a flexible, future-ready solution for innovators tackling severe heart failure and other cardiovascular challenges.
1. LUDO Controller:
- Future Class III readiness for regulatory compliance.
- Field-Oriented Control (FOC) adaptable to specific device requirements.
- Dual Motor Drive supporting multiple motors and additional control elements.
- Programmable I/O interfaces for real-time data integration and testing flexibility.
- Real-time data streaming to the LUDO User Application.
2. LUDO User Application:
- Real-time monitoring with configurable dashboards for motor speed, control gains, and pulse rate.
- Comprehensive data logging and fault tracking with export capabilities.
- Customizable features to meet specific testing and development needs.
Hydrix leveraged over a decade of expertise in MCS controller design to bring LUDO to life. The platform’s intuitive, flexible, and robust design has been adopted by innovators in the US, EU, and Australia, enabling faster, more reliable development of life-saving cardiac technologies.
- Good Design Award for Medical Product Design Excellence. Judges praised LUDO as a revolutionary tool that simplifies MCS workflows and accelerates development.
- LUDO is being recognised as a critical tool for MCS innovators worldwide, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in developing next-generation cardiac assist devices.
Revolutionising Cardiac Assist Device Development
Pioneering a New Era in Artificial Heart Technology