SonoScape Medical with Smart Endoscopes: Multimodal Technology Empowers Precision Diagnosis and Treatment

On April 8th, the 91st China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Shenzhen SonoScape Medical made a grand appearance with a series of smart endoscope innovations, including the debut of its new-generation smart endoscope platform iEndo and the launch of the "Lingzhu" 4K 3D Fluorescence Triple-In-One Laparoscopic Imaging Platform. These releases collectively showcase the breakthroughs of domestic endoscopes in intelligence and multimodal imaging, providing a new solution for clinical precision diagnosis and treatment.

At this exhibition, SonoScape’s new-generation iEndo Smart Endoscope Platform became the focus. Innovatively equipped with an independent GPU multi-core heterogeneous smart imaging architecture and super-resolution imaging technology, the platform achieves multi-dimensional image optimization through powerful parallel computing capabilities, enabling clear reproduction of microstructures such as mucosal vascular textures. Addressing clinical pain points, it integrates AI functions including intelligent intestinal polyp recognition, scope withdrawal speed monitoring, and gastric blind spot detection, which can increase the detection rate of early gastrointestinal lesions by over 30%. Meanwhile, quality control modules such as automatic intestinal cleanliness scoring standardize the diagnosis and treatment process at the grassroots level. Notably, the platform’s R&D was deeply linked to clinical practice throughout—experts from South China Hospital Affiliated to Shenzhen University provided optimization suggestions on core indicators such as image clarity and operational smoothness based on thousands of surgical experiences, realizing a closed-loop innovation of "clinical needs → technological iteration → clinical verification".

In the field of minimally invasive surgery, SonoScape launched the "Lingzhu" 4K 3D Fluorescence Triple-In-One Laparoscopic Imaging Platform for the first time, achieving the integration of 4K ultra-high definition, 3D stereoscopic imaging, and near-infrared fluorescence navigation technologies. Adopting a 787nm laser fluorescence light source and white light-fluorescence pixel-level matching technology, it can accurately trace lymphatic drainage and important blood vessels, effectively reducing the risk of intraoperative accidental injury. In hepatobiliary surgery and gastrointestinal surgery, it can increase the recognition accuracy of key structures to over 95%. The supporting endoscopic consumables on display, such as lithotripsy baskets and mucosal incision knives, further improve the full-chain layout of "equipment + consumables + solutions", meeting clinical needs in multiple fields including gastroenterology and hepatobiliary-pancreatic diseases.

Based on its "medical equipment + AI" strategy, SonoScape has built a digital and intelligent ecosystem covering the entire scenario of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment. Its 5G + AI cloud-based regional imaging platform has been implemented in regions such as Huzhou, Zhejiang. Through teleconsultation and imaging data sharing, it extends the diagnostic capabilities of Grade-A tertiary hospitals to primary health centers, increasing the qualification rate of endoscopic inspection quality control in county-level medical institutions by 40%. At the same time, the International Endoscopy College, established in collaboration with the National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, is promoting the global popularization of domestic smart endoscope technology through technical training.

Looking ahead, the endoscope field will present four major development trends: First, in-depth integration of multimodal imaging—the integration of 4K/8K ultra-high definition with 3D, fluorescence, ultrasound, and other technologies will become the standard for high-end products. The technical path of platforms like "Lingzhu" will further extend to specialized fields such as cardiovascular surgery and neurosurgery. Second, full-process AI penetration—a full-cycle AI-assisted system covering pre-operative precise positioning, intra-operative intelligent navigation, and post-operative follow-up management will gradually mature, transforming endoscope equipment from "imaging tools" to "diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making assistants". Third, normalization of medical-engineering integration—the joint laboratory model between enterprises and clinical institutions will become the core driver of technological innovation, accelerating the transformation of clinical needs into product iterations. Fourth, accelerated digital-intelligent deployment to grassroots—lightweight and low-cost intelligent endoscope equipment and telemedicine platforms will further cover primary medical care and emerging markets, promoting the universalization of endoscopic screening.