Intelligent Medical Devices Aid in Disease Prevention and Control

On April 30th, at the emergency entrance of Xi'an International Center, an infrared thermal imager is being used to measure the body temperatures of individuals entering and exiting the building, contact-free.

At the emergency entrance of Xi'an International Center, an infrared thermal imager stands quietly in the corner. Passersby are unaware that they've already undergone a body temperature check as they pass in front of it. The device immediately triggers an alarm upon detecting a feverish patient.At the beginning of February, with the arrival of three infrared intelligent remote body temperature detection systems, "Lai," at Xi'an International Center, the hospital has gained three pairs of special "eyes."

This is a缩影 of intelligent medical devices aiding in disease prevention and control. The ongoing efforts are advancing the development of China's public health system and are acting as a catalyst and accelerator for the long-term growth of the medical device industry. Medical device companies are increasingly leveraging technology and digital innovation, each showcasing their unique strengths, to make healthcare more intelligent and precise, thereby safeguarding public health.

As some industry experts have said, under the normalization of prevention and control measures, we need such packages more than ever."Elements such as 'contactless,' 'smart,' and 'digital automation' in equipment. Similarly, they will play a significant role in enhancing the intelligent management of public health systems, creating a robust market demand."

1. The pandemic highlights the shortage of intelligent medical devices.

On the morning of March 9th, the Press Office of Shaanxi Province held a press conference on the province's COVID-19 prevention and control efforts. It was mentioned that since the outbreak of COVID-19, the province has actively leveraged its technological advantages in fields such as artificial intelligence, thermal imaging, facial recognition, and robotics. It has actively researched and developed products such as infrared thermal imagers for body temperature screening, non-contact stethoscopes, patrol robots, unmanned disinfection inspection robots, and disinfection service drones for prevention and control. These products have successively been used in train stations, bus stations, airports, and other crowded places across multiple provinces, establishing a safety barrier for the flow and gatherings of people returning to work and production.

Since its inception, the Meixuesong team at Xi'an Jiaotong University has developed a series of products, including body temperature screening robots and unmanned disinfection inspection robots, which have been applied in environments such as Hubei Provincial People's Hospital.

Please provide the Chinese content to be translated.In early February, the Zhuoer Public Welfare Foundation donated 6 infrared intelligent remote body temperature detection systems. Three were placed at the Xi'an International Center, two at the International High-Tech Park, and one at the International Shangluo. Pedestrians passing through the infrared lens within 8 meters are quickly scanned, and the infrared intelligent remote body temperature detection system can display human thermal images and surface temperatures in just one second. Operators can obtain accurate data with a resolution of 0.05 degrees Celsius, solving the issue of close contact required for traditional temperature measurements. This system can effectively and quickly measure body temperatures without physical contact, avoiding crowds and cross-infection, and significantly reducing the workload of workers, effectively establishing an "intelligent defense line" for prevention and control.

The medical device industry encompasses a wide range of fields. After effective control measures, some niche markets are experiencing explosive growth, including robots with disinfection and protective functions. Wearable health monitoring devices and AI-assisted diagnostic systems are rapidly gaining popularity, transforming traditional disease prevention and detection methods, and providing new means to enhance the quality of health services.

A professional research report indicates:In 2020, nearly 1 million robots will be used in the commercial sector, with over half being professional service robots, generating over $16 billion in revenue, a 30% increase from 2019.

The domestic substitution of intelligent medical devices is accelerating.

As industry standards are revised and refined, the domestic medical device industry will be more conducive to developing towards standardization, normalization, and high quality."The 'Big Exam' has accelerated the domestic substitution in the equipment industry.

The advancement of intelligent medical devices is backed by"Hard technology" as the foundation. In early February, Xi'an Zhizhen Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Zhizhen Technology), an incubating enterprise at the Cross Information Core Institute in Xi'an High-Tech Zone, participated in the research and development of the "Intelligent Auxiliary Diagnosis System for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia." The project passed the acceptance. Wang Bo, the responsible person of Zhizhen Technology, stated that the Intelligent Auxiliary Diagnosis System for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia can complete a large number of suspected cases' chest CT screenings in a short period of time, significantly enhancing the diagnostic efficiency of novel coronavirus pneumonia, greatly alleviating the clinical pressure on the front lines of treatment, and enabling patients to receive early and accurate diagnoses, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality rates.

In mid-February, a research team from Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology collaborated with the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University's Department of Radiology via a remote network meeting. Building on previous research in image processing, they conducted scientific research and攻关. They discussed plans, designed models, and relied on lung CT images of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients from Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai and Xi'an Jiaotong University's affiliated hospitals. By analyzing the characteristics of lung CT images in COVID-19 patients, they developed an early detection and screening model system for the novel coronavirus based on deep learning. Through testing with outpatient data, the model can reduce the workload by nearly 80%, and the detection recall rate for COVID-19 patients exceeds 95%.

Sources from several companies in Xi'an have revealed that some intelligent equipment, including infrared intelligent remote body temperature detection systems and delivery robots, have already made their debut on the front lines. Additionally, the domestic proportion of these devices is gradually increasing.

Industry experts suggest that only through competing with high-quality domestic brand products alongside imports can the market prices of intelligent medical devices decrease, truly benefiting the general public. By addressing the shortcomings of domestically produced intelligent medical devices, many diseases can be prevented, with early diagnosis and intervention, leading to reduced overall medical costs and enhancing the health of the people.

In April 2019, the National Medical Products Administration launched the China's Regulatory Science for Medical Products Action Plan. To accelerate the research on key technologies for the safety supervision of artificial intelligence medical devices, the Administration has included the research on safety and efficacy evaluation of AI medical devices in the key research projects of drug regulatory science. As people's pursuit of health and awareness of protection increase, the country's emphasis on the medical device industry intensifies, along with the promotion of supportive policies, the substitution of domestic products is expected to become the main theme of the future medical device industry.

The market potential for intelligent medical devices is significant.

Now, the wide array of smart robots making their mark is just scratching the surface of the medical device industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought..."Big Test" propels industry development, with many medical device sectors hitting the fast track.

During this pandemic control effort, many image artificial intelligence companies have chosen to forgo their Spring Festival break, engaging in front-line communication, on-site testing, and product research and development, actively contributing their efforts.

From Wuhan's Huoshenshan to the nationMore than 20 provinces and cities' medical institutions have stood out in the current epidemic prevention and control efforts, with the technological prowess of Unisplendour Medical's "Intelligent Sky Eye CT," "Cloud Platform," and AI-assisted analysis system for COVID-19. Especially, the demand for Unisplendour's AI-equipped "Intelligent Sky Eye CT" and X-ray equipment with visual exposure technology has surged significantly.

Not only that, there is also strong demand in overseas markets. Relevant data indicates that Midea Medical...Since early March, we have received equipment demands from multiple countries across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Middle East. Multiple equipment units have been shipped overseas, including ventilators and monitors; the联影CT has also arrived in New York, a "hotspot" in the U.S., showcasing the power of Chinese medical equipment; the DeepView, a leader in intelligent DR, has already shipped nearly a hundred DR units overseas.

China is the world's second-largest medical device market,仅次于the United States, and the medical device industry is a key-supported emerging industry in our country. It has withstood a major test.The medical device sector is drawing in new investors, with growing demand for smart medical products, emergency protective supplies, and in vitro diagnostic products expected in the future. High-end medical devices are poised to become the next hot area, while the development of telemedicine and smart healthcare will gradually address issues of insufficient medical resources.

Next, in the medical device industry, which is centered around technology and product excellence, those who can truly and efficiently address clinical issues will win the market. Therefore, it is crucial for devices to ensure product quality, rigorously inspect every stage, and thereby earn trust and market share.