At ECR, Philips Launches AI-Powered Solution for MR Portfolio

Royal Philips is launching the works-in-progress SmartSpeed Precise, powered by Dual-AI engines, at the 2025 European Congress of Radiology (ECR). Building on its Compressed SENSE and SmartSpeed technologies, this next-generation solution delivers faster scans with higher image quality.

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.

Customers have seen the efficiency gains of SmartSpeed which help reduce patient wait times and optimize scanner utilization, allowing facilities to deliver high-quality imaging with greater speed and reliability. “With SmartSpeed on our BlueSeal scanner, we have reduced exam times to less than 60 minutes per slot for a multi-parametric diagnostic quality whole-body exam, making it possible to scan two more patients per day,” said Wayne Picker, VP of Clinical Technology at Prenuvo, Inc. 

Customers also anticipate significant time savings and workflow improvements with Philips’ dual-AI SmartSpeed Precise technology, which helps streamline their imaging processes, enhance efficiency, and increase patient throughput. “We are impressed by the extremely sharp and crisp images, diagnostic confidence, and fast scans delivered by the dual-AI SmartSpeed Precise solution. We expect it will set a new standard in clinical performance with its ease of use, high image quality, and acceleration controlled by a single parameter,” Picker added.

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 innovations include the works-in-progress 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.

"Perfectly aligned with this year’s ECR theme, ‘Planet Radiology’ – which emphasizes better patient care while protecting the planet – Philips is tackling two critical challenges: expanding global access to precision care and advancing environmental sustainability," said Ioannis Panagiotelis, PhD, Global Business Leader MRI at Philips. "By integrating high performance-enhancing AI engines across our entire portfolio of new and installed helium-free BlueSeal scanners, we are revolutionizing MRI efficiency while reducing environmental impact. These innovations ensure that more patients worldwide can access high-quality imaging, while healthcare providers benefit from more sustainable and cost-effective operations."