Integration and investigation of automation in microfluidcs platform

Since the 1840s, microfluidic technologies have been developing and are used in many scientific fields. The integration of physics, biology, engineering, materials science, and healthcare has enabled the emergence of advanced micro-scale devices. Depending on the intended application, these devices can be produced in desired sizes, shapes, and geometries. Microfluidic devices are used for purposes such as transportation, reaction formation, diagnosis, and detection. By utilizing samples at micron levels, they enable to obtain results with significant impacts. Various techniques are currently used for fluid transportation in microfluidic devices. For example, syringe pumps, peristaltic pumps, and pressure-regulated systems are widely used. The development of techniques used in emerging and growing microfluidic systems will make the system more efficient and user friendly. In this study, the goal is to gain more control over a microfluidic device that incorporates a pressure source within its structure and employs a pressure regulation technique, thereby minimizing human error. By transforming the device into an automated system, the aim is to develop an innovative, low-energy consumption, and cost-effective model.