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Protocol for the operation of a breathing and vaping biomimetic robot to delineate real-time inhaled particle profile of electronic cigarettes

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: We recently developed a robotic human vaping mimetic real-time particle analyzer (HUMITIPAA) to evaluate the impact of change in chemical constituents and breathing profiles of electronic cigarettes (ECs) on potential pulmonary toxicity. Here, we describe the fabrication procedure of EC mouthpiece(s), establishment of sensor saturation curve, and preparation of e-liquid and vaping device(s) for testing. We further detail steps for HUMITIPAA preparation and connection setup, followed by data collection and processing. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Kaiser et al. (2021).1

Source: STAR Protocols

DOI: 10.1016/j.xpro.2022.101885

Authors: Rachel F. Bogdanoff, Alexander J. Kaiser, Kambez H. Benam

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, University of Colorado Denver

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500