A new AI-powered tool developed at the University of Melbourne has shown high accuracy in diagnosing skin cancer at the point of care. The university's research fellow, integrated AI with a handheld device for thermal multimodal imaging to identify abnormal skin lesions in near real time. It can capture multiple data types simultaneously, including heat and physiological information, helping doctors to see beneath the skin's surface.
The AI tool is now being tried out with skin cancer clinic chain MoleMap Australia to validate its use in real-world clinical settings and inform regulatory approval. A full commercial rollout is expected within two to three years.
AI tool works equally well across all skin tones and is less time-consuming and costly. The AI-enabled rapid diagnostic device has demonstrated 94% accuracy in a pilot at the non-profit Skin Health Institute in Carlton.
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