BOSS® IVF is a next-generation research platform under development by Intelon Optics, created to explore how the biomechanical properties of reproductive cells may inform the future of assisted-reproduction science. Using proprietary Brillouin light-scattering technology, BOSS IVF enables label-free, of the viscoelastic behavior of oocytes, embryos, and sperm in labratory environments.
CELL QUALITY GRADING
Today’s imaging methods focus mainly on visual morphology. Intelon Optics is developing BOSS® IVF to add a new dimension — mechanical insights — to reproductive-cell characterization.
Our goal is to empower researchers to study how cellular stiffness and viscosity evolve through development and culture, potentially expanding understanding of embryo health and growth dynamics.
Non-contact optical measurement: Brillouin spectroscopy captures micro-scale biomechanical information without dyes or physical probes.
Research-stage compatibility: Designed for integration with laboratory incubators and time-lapse imaging systems.
Quantitative data: Provides objective, reproducible readouts of mechanical properties for exploratory and academic studies.
AI-ready datasets: Mechanical parameters may complement image-based data for future algorithm development and discovery research.
HOW THE BRILLOUIN IVF SYSTEM WORKS
Recent research in reproductive science has highlighted that the mechanical properties of egg-cell structures — such as the zona pellucida, oolemma, and cytoplasm — may play a role in how embryos develop through the blastocyst stage. Early studies have explored correlations between cellular stiffness and developmental potential, as well as how mechanical characteristics might relate to chromosomal status. These findings remain preliminary and exploratory, forming the scientific foundation for ongoing investigations.
With the potential that biomechanical analysis may bring to future IVF research, Intelon Optics is collaborating with leading fertility experts and academic institutions to develop BOSS® IVF, a Brillouin-based optical system designed to measure and analyze cell biomechanics for research purposes. This collaborative development builds on Intelon’s established BOSS® optical platform, extending its capabilities into the field of reproductive-cell research.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Preclinical and academic collaborations are underway to investigate how biomechanical markers relate to cellular development. Early studies in model systems suggest potential relationships between optical stiffness signatures and developmental trends. Human clinical performance has not yet been established, and results remain preliminary.
Collaborate with us
Intelon Optics welcomes partnerships with academic, clinical, and industrial laboratories interested in exploring Brillouin micromechanics for reproductive research. Together, we aim to illuminate new frontiers in reproductive-cell science. Contact Us to learn more about collaboration opportunities.