iPad Pro for quicker gait analysis
Apple's healthcare initiative is leveraging iPad Pro technology to simplify clinical gait analysis for patients. By using LiDAR and AI, the CareCam 3DGait app allows clinicians to assess mobility and fall risk without the need for expensive, specialized laboratory equipment.
Why it matters
This demonstrates the shift toward democratizing medical diagnostics by repurposing consumer-grade hardware for clinical applications.
At Apple’s healthcare showcase at SGH, CareCam’s 3DGait showed how a short walking video can be turned into clinical movement data within minutes.
Photo: HWZ Most Apple events that I’ve attended are usually about new products – new Apple watches, iPhones or MacBooks. But the session I attended at Singapore General Hospital last week was a little different. There was no new iPhones or Macs announced. Instead, the focus was on how Apple devices are being used in the healthcare sector, and more importantly, how developers are building tools around the iPhone, iPad and Mac to make certain clinical tasks faster, more consistent, and even predictive.
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