September 29, 2025 – United Imaging has launched the uDR® Aurora CX, a digital radiography system that combines artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics to transform clinical imaging workflows.
At the heart of the system are dual embedded vision cameras that construct a real-time 3D model of each patient. This allows the Aurora CX to automatically position patients with far greater precision than manual alignment, reducing variability and saving valuable time. Integrated vision-guided robotics then adjust dynamically to patient anatomy, ensuring that every image is captured at the correct angle and with consistent quality.
The system goes further by using computer vision for real-time quality control. During an exam, AI-driven feedback adjusts exposure and imaging parameters, minimizing radiation dose while reducing the need for repeat scans. This mirrors the way machine vision optimizes quality assurance in industrial inspection ; only here, the outcome is higher diagnostic confidence and improved patient safety.
For United Imaging, the Aurora CX represents a shift toward embedding machine vision principles directly into healthcare. The same technologies that enable automation and precision on factory floors are now being applied in hospitals and imaging centers, redefining expectations for accuracy and efficiency in radiology.
United Imaging plans to begin initial deployments in early 2026, with installations targeting healthcare providers in the U.S. and Asia.
Machine Vision in Healthcare
Machine vision is increasingly becoming a transformative force in healthcare, taking principles honed in industrial inspection and applying them to clinical practice. Just as vision systems on a factory floor detect defects, align components, and optimize throughput, in medicine they are beginning to position patients with precision, guide robotic instruments, and validate the quality of diagnostic images. The crossover is natural: both domains rely on accuracy, consistency, and the ability to interpret complex visual data in real time. What distinguishes healthcare is the direct human impact: every improvement in positioning, imaging, or anomaly detection has the potential to improve patient safety, reduce risk, and enable earlier, more reliable diagnoses.
About United Imaging
United Imaging develops and produces advanced medical products, digital healthcare solutions, and intelligent solutions that cover the entire process of imaging diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 2011, the company has subsidiaries and R&D centers across the world. Their North American headquarters in Houston includes corporate offices, factory, product showroom, service training center, and service parts distribution center. With a cutting-edge digital portfolio and a mission of Equal Healthcare for All™, United Imaging help drive industry progress and bold change.
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