Philips accelerates precise imaging with unique AI technologies in MRI

Royal Philips strengthens its MRI leadership with the launch of SmartSpeed Precise, powered by Dual-AI engines. Building on its award-winning Compressed SENSE and SmartSpeed technologies, this next-generation solution delivers faster scans with higher image quality. Debuting at the 2025 European Congress of Radiology (ECR 2025, Feb. 26-Mar. 2, Vienna, Austria), SmartSpeed Precise significantly improves scan speed and diagnostic image quality, extending AI-driven efficiency across the entire Philips MR portfolio—including existing customer systems. Also showcased will be the latest MR Workspace software release 12, which streamlines workflows and empowering clinicians to deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses. These innovations reflect Philips' commitment to enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and precision in MR imaging.

Additionally, ECR 2025 marks the European debut of Philips’ next-generation helium-free 1.5T BlueSeal, the industry-first wide-bore MR scanner, reinforcing Philips’ commitment to sustainable, patient-friendly imaging solutions. Together, these advancements highlight how Philips is accelerating better patient outcomes through unique AI-driven technologies and innovative MR solutions that meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers worldwide.

Marking a major step toward autonomous MRI scanning
The latest SmartSpeed Precise technology further enhances productivity, enabling scans to be completed up to three times faster, significantly cutting scan times while maintaining exceptional image quality. At the core of SmartSpeed Precise is its dual-AI engine, which delivers an 80% improvement in image sharpness, enhancing visualization for more confident and accurate diagnoses. This powerful combination of speed and precision enables radiologists to detect subtle abnormalities with greater clarity, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. Philips' new release – MR Workspace R12 – introduces a ‘zero-click’ workflow, seamlessly guiding the entire imaging process from scan initiation to report generation. By reducing manual intervention and optimizing efficiency, MR Workspace R12 empowers radiology departments to boost patient throughput and reduce backlogs, addressing the increasing demand for faster and more precise imaging. A key innovation within MR Workspace R12 is its AI-powered SmartExam feature, which automates 80% of MR procedures, streamlining operations and standardizing imaging workflows.

Additional groundbreaking innovations include Smart Reading, the industry’s first solution that seamlessly integrates cloud-based AI-driven quantitative reporting. Smart Reading leverages cutting-edge AI platforms such as icobrain (icometrix) for neurology – including Alzheimer’s disease detection – and QP-Prostate (Quibim) for advanced prostate cancer diagnostics. By delivering objective, high-confidence diagnoses, these zero-click AI solutions help ensure streamlined, data-driven decision-making for clinicians. With MR Workspace R12, SmartSpeed Precise, and Smart Reading, Philips continues to push the boundaries of AI in MRI, driving efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in diagnostic imaging while paving the way for the future of autonomous MR scanning.

Leading the way in Eco-friendly MRI with next-gen helium-free BlueSeal scanner
Launching in Europe at ECR 2025, Philips’ latest 1.5T BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability. Featuring a helium-free magnet system, it eliminates the need for helium refills, even in the event of a shutdown, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing environmental impact. Since 2018, Philips BlueSeal technology has saved nearly 5 million liters of liquid helium, helping preserve this finite resource. With more than 1,500 installations worldwide, Philips BlueSeal MR systems cut energy consumption by nearly 40 MWh per year, lowering operational costs and carbon footprint. Their lightweight design enhances installation flexibility, including use in mobile MRI units, supporting global access to sustainable, high-quality imaging. With these innovations, Philips continues to lead the shift toward eco-friendly and efficient MR solutions.