Using AI to enhance X-ray and ultrasound imaging, NVIDIA teams up with GE HealthCare to expand global access to life-saving technologies.
NVIDIA has recently announced a partnership with GE HealthCare to advance autonomous medical imaging technologies, specifically in X-ray and ultrasound. According to the American tech giant, this is aimed to improve efficiency in patient placement, image scanning, and quality checking.
Chicago-based GE HealthCare will use NVIDIA’s ‘Isaac for Healthcare’ platform, a tool designed to facilitate the development of medical devices by simulating realistic environments.
This platform includes pre-trained models and physics-based simulations of sensors, anatomy, and various medical environments, allowing GE to test and validate autonomous imaging systems virtually before their deployment in real-world situations.
Commenting on the partnership, Kimberly Powell, NVIDIA’s Vice President of Healthcare said, “The healthcare industry is one of the most important applications of AI, as the demand for healthcare services far exceeds the supply.”
She added that the collaboration aims to extend global access to life-saving technologies through the integration of AI into medical devices.
Despite the widespread use of X-ray and ultrasound technologies, nearly two-thirds of the global population lacks access to these diagnostic tools. By incorporating robotic capabilities into these imaging systems, the venture hopes to address this disparity and tackle challenges such as healthcare workforce shortages and increasing patient loads.
There has been a long-standing relationship between NVIDIA and GE HealthCare, which has spanned nearly two decades. This includes collaboration on innovations in image reconstruction, image-guided therapy, and mammography.
Roland Rott, President and CEO of Imaging at GE HealthCare, said, “GE HealthCare is committed to developing innovative technologies that redefine and enhance patient care,” and expressed optimism about the potential of physical AI to improve patient access and alleviate challenges in the healthcare system.
