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XRays To-Go
Inspired by the designer’s own personal experience of waiting too long during a stay at the emergency room, the Radio portable x-ray was imagined as a way to cut back on time spent in the radiology process. The device uses the same dental imaging technology that exists currently and incorporates it into a compact, portable unit that can detect broken bones or other abnormalities. Radiologists can instantly read the screen or print radiographs via from the unit’s charging dock.
Designer: Francois Rybarczyk
16 Comments »
eldad says
nice concept , but not so ergonomic for the user
Jimmy C says
Very smart! Way to go!
elodiedelassus says
Really interesting concept. Hope it can work and the security rules can be apply to it. But really nice concept !
James says
Looks lovely, unfortuantly they already have portable x-ray machines. The most modern ones weigh 1/4 of a ton.
http://www.medical.siemens.com/siemens/zh_CN/gg_sps_FBAs/files/brochures/spc_MOBILETT_XP_eng.pdf
James says
prolonged exposure to X-rays or any other penetrating radiation can be extremely harmful, the reason why the X-ray machine is in its own room is so everyone in the hospital doesn’t get cancer after a few months.
this product is dangerous and should be redesigned
Hannah says
Is there a prototype of the device? Are you planning on doing it?
Jo says
There is a reason x-rays are done in a lead lined room, whilst the radiographer is behind a lead lined wall. Have you thought about how much radiation you’ll be sending through the patient? Or the radiographer? Or anyone else in the vicinity? Plus you want the radiographer to hold the machine perfectly still whilst it takes an x-ray?
This design has no research or understanding behind it, and yes, it is dangerous. Convenience should not be the driver for change in medical technology.
Just because you can fit a technology into a portable box doesn’t mean you should. Do your research, talk to people in the field and understand the problem before you do any designing.
fran says
I am the rubbish designer of this concept.
I have never mentioned that the radiologist will not wear a lead vest.
I just wanted to add that this concept is really prospective.
Sometime innovation can be lead by prospectivity.
I am currently working with radiologist, I recommend you to have a look at the Interventional Radiology.
The radiation sended by this concept are around 0.006msV per radio.
Just for your information you receive around 2,4msV per year from the nature.
Merve Alaz says
Where can I get informed about when this product is going to be introduced to the global markets? Or is this product already out in the markets?
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