SMU School of Computing and Information Systems students helped develop a device that allows diabetic patients to perform self-assisted foot screening to avoid amputation

A group of SMU students from the School of Computing and Information Systems worked with clinicians from the National University Hospital (NUH) to develop a device for automated diabetic foot screening using digital imaging and artificial intelligence to increase screening accessibility and efficiency. Compared to the current process of 20-30 mins, a diabetic patient using the device spends only 15 mins on foot screening. A clinical trial was conducted over two weeks with 20 diabetic patients at NUH and another seven healthy volunteers. The NUH team has applied for funding to undertake an expanded clinical trial involving 300 diabetic patients.