Google announces AI tool for medical-grade body composition scanning

Google has announced PhotoScan, a new artificial intelligence framework designed to measure body composition using a smartphone camera. The tool aims to provide accuracy levels comparable to medical-grade DXA scanners, potentially offering a more accessible way to monitor body fat percentage, muscle composition, and insulin resistance.

By utilizing deep learning models trained on reference data from medical scanners, PhotoScan seeks to surpass the capabilities of current bioelectrical sensors found in wearable devices. The technology is being developed with a focus on metabolic health and the management of type 2 diabetes.