IIT- POCUS Scanner

In September, 2024, researchers at IIT Madras developed a portable Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) scanner for quick diagnosis and management of sports injuries, revolutionizing on-field medical assessment.

Key Points

Innovative Device: The POCUS scanner is designed for on-field injury diagnosis, offering immediate assessments of injury severity.
Patented Technology: IIT-M’s Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) has secured multiple patents for the technologies used in the scanner.
AI-Powered Solution: The AI-powered scanner provides musculoskeletal imaging with no radiation risk, making it safer than other diagnostic modalities.
Prototype Ready: A functional prototype for musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging is already developed, with productization planned by the end of 2024.
Commercialization Plans: The researchers are coordinating with sports authorities for field testing and collecting pilot data, aiming for commercial translation.
Holistic Athlete Management: The POCUS assessment will feed into an AI platform for comprehensive athlete injury management and rehabilitation.
IIT-M CESSA’s Mission: The Center fosters sports technology innovation, improving athlete performance and enhancing fan engagement through collaborations with sports bodies.