Samsung Electronics Co. and its medical arm Samsung Medison Co. showcased new instruments on Monday at the annual gathering of the Radiological Society of North America.
The South Korean tech giant said it unveiled its OmniTom computed tomography scanner, which is the industry's first mobile imaging device that boasts improved accessibility in case of emergencies.
"OmniTom is ideal for cranial procedures and is designed to deliver the highest quality non-contrast CT, CT angiography and CT perfusion scans," Samsung Electronics said.
"The combination of its rapid scan time, ultra-small footprint and immediate image viewing makes OmniTom an indispensable tool for collecting real-time data on critically ill patients," it added.
Samsung also showcased a prototype Magnetic Resonance Imaging device for arms or legs.