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2 | Ease of Use | Editability | Collaboration | Visualization | Accessibility | Specificity to Fluidics | Cost | Scalability | Integrations | Time to Train | Time to Use | Risk of Errors | Customizability | Real-time Simulation | Programmability | Feedback Mechanisms | Total Score | |||
3 | How intuitive and user-friendly is the tool for both beginners and experienced users? | How easily can designs or projects be modified, updated, or revised within the tool? | Can multiple users work on the same project simultaneously and share their progress in real-time? | How effectively does the tool visualize and communicate designs? | Is the tool accessible from any device and location without the need for local installations or updates? | How well is the tool tailored to designing, testing, and building fluidic systems, especially microfluidics? | How does the tool's pricing compare to other options in the market? (Higher Score = More Affordable) | Can the tool handle projects of varying sizes and complexities, from simple designs to intricate systems? | How seamlessly does the tool integrate with other software, hardware, or platforms commonly used in the field? | How long does it take a new user to become proficient with the tool? (Higher = Faster) | How quickly can tasks be completed using the tool? (Higher = Faster) | How likely is it for users to make mistakes while using the tool? (Higher = Lower Risk) | Can the tool be tailored to specific needs or preferences? | Can the tool simulate the fluidic systems in real-time? | How capable is the tool in allowing users to program sequences or workflows, especially for animating and visualizing processes? | Does the tool provide instant feedback or suggestions to improve the design? | ||||
4 | Criteria Weight | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |||
5 | Design Tools | Manual Sketching (Whiteboarding, Paper & Pencil, etc.) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 159 | |
6 | Traditional CAD Software (Solidworks, Fusion, etc.) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 111 | ||
7 | Traditional CFD Software (Ansys, COMSOL, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 111 | ||
8 | Spreadsheets (Excel, Sheets, etc.) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 186 | ||
9 | Presentation Software (Powerpoint, Slides, etc.) | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 166 | ||
10 | Flow Chart Software (Visio, LucidChart, etc.) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 187 | ||
11 | MATLAB | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 161 | ||
12 | Physical Prototyping | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 115 | ||
13 | Flow Circuits | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 238 | ||