The robotic scorpion venom extraction system

Résumé

The potential therapeutic value of different scorpion venom compounds is being increasingly investigated, as these compounds may represent promising leads for the development of new pharmaceuticals.

Numerous methods of collecting venom from scorpions have been described. The venom can be obtained by different methods such as manual extraction, electric stimulation, and maceration. Biochemical investigations showed that venoms collected by the electrical method are the purest. Despite its advantages, this method is manual, which presents risks of electroshock or envenomation and also low productivity.

This invention is a fully automated system that avoids manipulation to reduce risks and ensure much faster venom extraction.