Intelligent Sensing for Remote and Field Care (IS4RFC)
Abstract
The IS4RFC project is prototyping an innovative ultrasound imaging system to enhance small unit medical self-sufficiency at the tactical edge in support of future distributed warfighting concepts such as the Army Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and the USMC Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). These concepts involve units separated by large geographic distances, operating in austere environments with area denial challenges which necessitate the need for intelligent medical devices that support trauma care in the field by overwhelmed or inexperienced care providers. Access to imaging systems at the tactical edge is a critical enabler, providing combat medical personnel with a new and more accurate tool to diagnose and triage the wounded. The IS4RFC project develops and demonstrates an innovative distributed aperture, high-precision 3D volume ultrasound imaging system that is easy-to-use, with drastically reduced cost and space, weight, and power (SWaP). In FY 2021, the prototype design of the integrated circuit (IC) was completed and work began to develop the initial benchtop prototype.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- e5cd0b399f1c607aa84bf67f935b68fc