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It looks just a touch too big, and weighs 440lb. Another issue is power. While it can plug into a standard wall outlet, the total power used for a scan might not be convenient for the ambulance to supply. You'd likely have to design a vehicle around it to account for space/weight/power needs.

However, this could be a interesting product for field hospitals used in disaster relief. It could also be of use at medical facilities in more rural areas, where the purchase and/or use of a conventional MRI may not be feasible.



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