Luxonus Inc.

Program name

Deep-Tech Startups Support Program

Research theme

Development of flexible-arm photoacoustic imaging system

Business Plan

Using photoacoustic 3D imaging technology which obtains high-definition 3D images of blood vessels without radiation exposure or contrast agent, a new concept photoacoustic imaging system that is compact and enables imaging in any direction will be developed. The system is easy to use for medical professionals with minimal patient burden, and its applications can be expanded.

Research Outline

In this R&D, a flexible-arm photoacoustic imaging system will be developed with improving hemispherical ultrasound detectors. The following PoCs will be attained to realize the expansion of clinical applications.

〔1〕Realization of a flexible arm type sensor module that enables imaging in any directions.

〔2〕Demonstration of simultaneous 3D imaging of oxygen saturation and lymphatic vessels.

〔3〕Evaluation of imaging performance of photoacoustic imaging systems by a medical institution.

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