Scanning technology holds a particular interest for me: as the intersection of medicine, computing power and innovation. The improvements in scanning technology have boosted surgical accuracy, preventative medicine and saved lives: all at a cost that is going down rather than up.
The latest crossover is the technology underpinning 3D imagery. This is now being applied to diagnostic imagery.
From CT to MRI and PET, new medical imaging devices are using three-dimensional technology, robotics, and color imagery to quickly and painlessly diagnose possible life-threatening conditions.
With the continuous improvement in radiation exposure, we can expect scannersto become more portable, accessible, perhaps even ubiquitous in the coming decade. Can someone offer a prize for a $1,000 scanner, suitable for Africa or South Asia.