The development of this new MRI implements features such as portability, low magnetic intensity magnets or AI for medical image reconstruction.
Medical technology is progressing rapidly day by day, and one of the areas that has undergone a significant transformation in recent years is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this context, the Spanish company PhysioMRI, dedicated to the research and development of innovative solutions in the field of portable MRI, has started to develop its latest product: ELLIMRI, a low-field MRI system designed to offer accessibility, efficiency and portability without compromising diagnostic quality.
Unlike traditional MRI scanners, which require complex facilities, dedicated spaces and high-intensity magnetic fields, this portable MRI is based on a low-field magnet design, which significantly reduces its size, operating cost and infrastructure needs. Thanks to its compact construction, the new device can be easily transported and installed in a variety of environments, including rural clinics, mobile units and even in emergency or low-resource settings.
One of the most innovative aspects of this MRI device is its true portability. The system has been designed with mobility in mind, allowing it to be moved by a single person or by light transport equipment. This opens up the possibility of performing MRI studies in places where it was previously unfeasible, extending access to this technology to patients who, for geographical or logistical reasons, could not benefit from a traditional MRI.
Despite operating in a lower magnetic field range, the new medical device maintains image quality suitable for medical studies, especially in musculoskeletal and emergency medicine. Its image reconstruction software, optimised by advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, compensates for the typical limitations of low-field systems, enabling clear and diagnostically useful images.
In addition, the portable MRI stands out for its energy efficiency and low operating cost. As it does not require cryogenic cooling systems or expensive magnetic shielding, it represents a sustainable and cost-effective solution, ideal for healthcare facilities with limited resources or those looking to reduce their energy footprint.
With this project, the Spanish company not only proposes an innovative technological solution, but also drives a paradigm shift in the way MRI is conceived: from a centralised, high-cost tool to an accessible, flexible and decentralised care-oriented device. PhysioMRI is thus positioning itself as a benchmark in the democratisation of diagnostic imaging, bringing high-precision healthcare to every corner of the world.
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