Proof of concept : Opus 5.5 helped me design a ~31k open-source MRI scanner in a few hours

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A user utilized Claude 3.5 Sonnet to generate a complete, simulated design package for a low-cost, cryogen-free head MRI scanner using permanent magnets. While the design remains unbuilt and untested, it demonstrates the ability of LLMs to bridge complex domain gaps in engineering and physics for rapid prototyping. The project aims to democratize access to medical imaging by lowering the hardware barrier to around $31,000.