AirRay 20 portable chest X‑ray

The Poskom AirRay 20 is an ultra‑portable digital chest‑x‑ray system developed for community‑based TB screening. Designed to be carried to remote areas, it includes a lightweight x‑ray generator, flat‑panel detector, laptop and backpack, weighing roughly 5 kg. The system operates on a rechargeable battery that provides about ten exposures per charge, allowing health workers to capture chest x‑ray images without mains electricity. Once an image is taken, it can be analysed on the accompanying laptop and, if desired, processed by AI‑enabled computer‑aided detection software to triage suspected TB cases quickly. This combination of portability, digital imaging and AI compatibility makes AirRay 20 particularly useful for screening people in under‑resourced or hard‑to‑reach settings

• Key features and benefits
• Lightweight and portable – ~5 kg system with a generator, detector, adjustable stands and backpack, enabling health workers to carry it into communities
• Battery‑powered – Performs around ten exposures per charge, which is essential for sites without reliable electricity
• Digital imaging – Produces high‑quality chest x‑rays that can be stored and shared electronically.
• AI‑enabled – Compatible with computer‑aided detection software for rapid triage and diagnosis.
• Access and affordability – Unitaid and CHAI’s pricing agreement makes the device available to TB programmes in 138 low‑ and middle‑income countries at discounted prices