Spanish innovation takes a step forward in medical accessibility with a silent, portable and artificial intelligence-driven technology.
PhysioMRI, a pioneer in the development of advanced medical imaging technologies, has taken a decisive step into the future with its new portable MRI system: NextMRI. This device represents a revolution in diagnostic imaging by combining portability, energy efficiency and, above all, artificial intelligence (AI) to overcome the traditional limitations of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), promising to transform access to this key medical area worldwide.
Traditionally, MRI has been limited to hospital settings due to the size, cost and technical demands of its systems. NextMRI breaks this paradigm with a compact, affordable design optimised for use in a variety of settings, from rural hospitals to mobile units. But what really sets NextMRI apart is its integration with advanced AI algorithms for image processing and reconstruction.
One of the main challenges of portable MRI is image quality. Operating with lower magnetic fields than conventional systems, images tend to be noisier and with lower resolution. This is where AI comes in: the algorithms developed by the Valencia-based company use deep neural networks trained on large volumes of data to significantly improve the clarity and detail of the acquired images. These models are able to remove artefacts, increase spatial resolution and restore accurate anatomical information even under suboptimal acquisition conditions.
In addition to improving quality, AI also reduces acquisition time. Thanks to accelerated reconstruction techniques such as AI-guided compressed sensing, the new portable MRI can obtain diagnostic images in significantly shorter times than conventional systems. This not only increases the efficiency of the process, but also improves the patient experience by shortening the time the patient has to remain still.
Another feature that differentiates it from traditional MRIs is that it uses a low magnetic field system, which not only significantly reduces the cost and size of the equipment, but also eliminates one of the drawbacks most feared by patients: the loud and constant noise that these devices tend to produce. This advancement is another plus for making the patient experience much more comfortable and less intimidating, in turn favouring the aforementioned feature of use in new environments.
The implementation of NextMRI opens up new opportunities for personalised medicine, remote monitoring and expanding access to diagnostic imaging in underserved communities. By marrying portability with AI’s ability to improve the quality and speed of scans, PhysioMRI is transforming MRI into a more agile, accessible and powerful tool.
In short, NextMRI represents the future of medical imaging: a fusion of wearable technology and machine learning in the service of more accurate and universal medical care.
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