Philips Introduces Groundbreaking AI Technologies for MRI at ECR 2025
Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Vienna, Austria – Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, is revolutionizing MRI technology with the integration of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. The innovations, unveiled at the 2025 European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2025), aim to drastically improve the efficiency and accuracy of MRI scans. The company is incorporating Dual AI-driven engines into its SmartSpeed Precise solution. This system promises to significantly reduce scan times, improve image quality, and enhance overall patient care.
These advancements, including the latest AI-enabled MR Workspace software, are designed to streamline workflows, increasing patient throughput and reducing backlogs in MRI scans. The technology is available across Philips’ 1.5T and 3.0T MRI scanners, including the new helium-free 1.5T BlueSeal system.
Philips’ commitment extends beyond technological advancements to create a more sustainable model for healthcare. The launch of its next-generation helium-free 1.5T BlueSeal scanner reinforces the company’s dedication to patient-friendly and environmentally conscious imaging solutions. Since 2018, Philips BlueSeal technology has saved nearly 5 million liters of liquid helium. The company’s lightweight design also allows them to integrate with mobile MRI units, further increasing global access to this advanced scanning.
SmartSpeed Precise and MR Workspace R12: A New Era in MRI
At the heart of this advancement is the new SmartSpeed Precise system. This new generation solution utilizes dual-AI engines, for up to three times faster scan times. The technology enhances image sharpness, improving visualization for more accurate diagnoses. This combination of speed and precision can allow radiologists to more effectively detect subtle abnormalities.
Philips’ MR Workspace software streamlines workflows. The new release, MR Workspace R12, offers a “zero-click” workflow, directing the imaging process seamlessly from scan initiation to the report generation. This increases patient throughput. It also reduces the need for manual intervention, empowering radiology departments to cut backlogs and address the increasing demand for high quality images.
AI-Driven Solutions for Streamlined Efficiency
MR Workspace R12 also features an AI-powered SmartExam feature, which automates up to 80% of MRI procedures. This innovation standardizes workflows and streamlines operations. Additionally, Smart Reading is a groundbreaking innovation that seamlessly integrates cloud-based AI-driven quantitative reporting. The Smart Reading leverages AI platforms such as icobrain (icometrix) for neurological detection, including Alzheimer’s disease, and QP-Prostate (Quibim) for prostate cancer diagnostics.
Ioannis Panagiotelis, PhD, Global Business Leader MRI at Philips, noted that Philips is tackling two critical challenges – increasing global access to better patient care and advancing environmental sustainability. By integrating AI to the entire portfolio of new and existing scanners, they are revolutionizing MRI efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
These latest innovations underscore Philips’ ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI in MRI. The goal is to continue driving new efficiencies, enhance accuracy, and improve accessibility in diagnostic imaging, as it paves the way for the future of autonomous MRI scanning.
