MARS Bioimaging provides a compact, point‑of‑care photon‑counting CT system for extremity imaging, delivering high‑resolution, colour‑coded material differentiation in a single scan. The technology reduces radiation dose and per‑scan costs, making advanced CT accessible to community hospitals and outpatient clinics without the infrastructure of traditional CT scanners.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to high‑resolution CT imaging is limited for community clinics and smaller providers because conventional CT systems are large, expensive, and require significant infrastructure, leading to delayed diagnoses and higher per‑scan costs.
Solution
MARS Bioimaging offers a point‑of‑care photon‑counting CT system designed for extremity imaging that fits within a compact footprint suitable for community settings. The detector captures multiple X‑ray energy levels in a single scan, providing colour‑coded material differentiation of bone, soft tissue, implants and contrast agents. This spectral capability enables detailed visualization while reducing radiation dose compared with conventional CT. By lowering acquisition and operational costs, the system makes advanced CT imaging financially viable for smaller providers, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment planning at the patient’s point of care.
Target Audience
Primary customers are community hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty clinics that require high‑quality extremity CT imaging but lack the resources for traditional large‑scale CT installations.
Features
- Photon‑counting detector that simultaneously records several X‑ray energy bins for material‑specific colour imaging
- High spatial resolution optimized for extremity (hand, wrist, foot) scans
- Integrated spectral analysis software that quantifies intrinsic (bone, tissue) and extrinsic (contrast, nanoparticles) materials in one acquisition
- Compact, mobile design suitable for placement in community clinics or outpatient offices
- Reduced radiation exposure through efficient photon utilization and dose‑optimised scan protocols
- Lower per‑scan cost due to simplified hardware and minimal maintenance requirements