The company, which manufactures X-ray and ultrasound machines, stated that the grant aims to expand access to high-quality care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Caption Health, a company acquired by GE HealthCare earlier this year, will design the technology to be compatible with a variety of ultrasound devices and probes, including lower-cost handheld devices.
Key takeaways:
- GE HealthCare Technologies Inc has received a grant of over $44 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop AI-assisted ultrasound technology.
- The grant will be used to develop auto-assessment applications and tools for ultrasound imaging, focusing on maternal and fetal health and respiratory diseases.
- The grant aims to expand access to high quality care globally, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries.
- Caption Health, acquired by GE HealthCare earlier this year, will design the technology to be compatible with a range of ultrasound devices and probes, including lower-cost handheld devices.