Philips unveils next-generation BlueSeal helium-free MRI system, integrated with AI-enabled Smart Reading at #RSNA24

Core Insights - Philips has announced the launch of its next-generation 1.5T BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner, featuring AI assistance throughout the MRI workflow and designed to enhance access and diagnostic confidence for patients [1][4]. Product Features - The BlueSeal MRI system is helium-free, lightweight, and has a 70 cm wide-bore design, allowing for flexible installations in challenging locations [1][3]. - The scanner incorporates Philips' SmartSpeed image reconstruction technology, which offers up to 65% higher resolution or scans that are up to three times faster [1][6]. - Smart Reading technology, developed in partnership with icometrix and Quibim, provides fully automated AI-based quantitative reports for neurological and oncological diagnoses [2]. Environmental Impact - The BlueSeal MRI system is recognized for its eco-friendly design, saving nearly 2.75 million liters of helium and reducing energy consumption by approximately 40 mWh per year [3][8]. - The system's design allows for installations in locations with construction limitations, thereby improving access to quality MRI services [3][4]. Market Recognition - Customers, such as MRT Praxis Potsdam in Germany, have reported significant increases in patient throughput, from 32-35 to 40 patients per day, after adopting the BlueSeal MRI equipped with SmartSpeed [5]. AI Integration - The Smart Workflow solutions integrated into the BlueSeal MR system enhance efficiency and diagnostic confidence by automating MRI exam planning and processing for up to 80% of procedures [6][7]. - Key components of the AI-enabled workflow include SmartExam, SmartFit coils, SmartSpeed, and SmartQuant, all designed to maximize imaging efficiency and patient comfort [6][7].