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Science

Machine Vision-based
Cell Sorting

Characterizing and sorting cells based on image information at record high-throughput rates by integrating a novel ultrafast imaging technique with artificial intelligence.

How It Works

A) Image acquisition

Image information of each cell is recorded as a compressed temporal waveform with a single pixel detector as the cell passes through an illumination pattern projected onto a microchannel.

In Silico Labeling

B) Machine
learning-based
classification

A trained AI model predicts the cell class based on the waveform.

C) Sorting

The classified cells are gently isolated using fluid pressure.

* Ota et al, Science, 2018 Jun 15;360(6394):1246-1251. doi: 10.1126/science.aan0096.

Core technology: Ghost Cytometry (GC) – Machine Learning-based Sorting

Intro 01

2D image information is collected as cells pass through a structured illumination via proprietary optic designs

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… and recorded as a compressed 1D temporal waveform “Ghost Motion Imaging” (GMI)

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GMI waveforms are directly analyzed by machine learning-based models for high-speed analysis and sorting, bypassing image reconstruction (first for classifier training then actual analysis of samples)

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Target cells (both live and fixed) are gently collected using fluid pressure

Workflow of supervised
machine learning

The workflow outlines key steps involved in developing a machine learning model in ViCS technology.

1Labeling

Labeling

Image information of each cell is acquired as a compressed temporal waveform using the novel imaging technique. The acquired waveforms are then labeled using biomarkers or other molecular labels.

2Modeling

Modeling

A machine-learning model is developed based on the labeled waveforms.

3In Silico Labeling

In Silico Labeling

The developed machine-learning model predicts labels by evaluating the waveforms of cells. This machine-learning approach enables image inference at an unprecedented speed.

4Profiling & Validation

Profiling & Validation

Using the isolated cells, perform downstream analysis such as multi-omics analyses and functional assays to demonstrate applications.

Workflow of unsupervised
machine learning

1Image Data Acquisition

Image Data Acquisition

Image information of each cell is acquired as a compressed temporal waveform (GMI signals) using using Ghost Cytometry.

2Dimensional Reduction & Gating

Dimensional Reduction & Gating

Transform collected GMI signals into two-dimensional space using dimensional reduction methods such as t-SNE and UMAP and create gates to identify potentially unique subpopulations.

3Model Generation & Sorting

Model Generation & Sorting

Create a classification model for the identified subpopulations and isolate them for downstream analysis such as single cell transcriptomic sequencing.

4Profiling & Validation

Profiling & Validation

Using the isolated cells, perform downstream analysis such as multi-omics analyses and functional assays to demonstrate applications.