Biomedical Technology

AIROTA Diagnostics Limited

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Dr. Alexander Lam
airota.diagnostics@gmail.com
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Raw Description
Our mission is to develop and commercialize an artificial intelligence-assisted retinal nerve fiber layer optical texture analysis (AIROTA) system, a cloud-based algorithm that automates clinical workflow for diagnostic evaluation and screening of glaucoma ā€“ the leading cause of irreversible blindness ā€“ and non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies. AIROTA is developed based on our patented technology ROTA, retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) optical texture analysis, a validated novel image processing system using optical coherence tomography (OCT) data to discern axonal fiber bundles for detection of RNFL abnormalities. The implementation of AIROTA will (1) transform the diagnostic paradigm in clinical management of glaucoma and non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies; (2) empower clinicians and eye care professional to identify patients at risk for visual impairment for treatment; and (3) facilitate rational allocation of healthcare resources. || Product | We invented and validated a new technique, ROTA (Retinal nerve fiber layer Optical Texture Analysis) (US Application No.62/571,559), to augment the diagnostic performance to detect glaucoma and non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies. Our product is a global cloud platform of AI-assisted ROTA analysis (AIROTA), which integrates (1) ROTA, (2) cloud computing, and (3) deep learning into major clinical optical coherence tomography systems worldwide to automate clinical workflow for diagnostic evaluation and screening of glaucoma and non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies. Our business model represents a key strategy for prevention of blindness and visual impairment in Hong Kong and beyond, which is aligned with the Government initiative to promote healthcare.

Strategic Analysis

Executive Brief

AIROTA Diagnostics is a medical technology firm specializing in the automated detection of glaucoma and optic neuropathies. Their core innovation, ROTA (Retinal nerve fiber layer Optical Texture Analysis), is a patented image-processing algorithm that extracts high-resolution axonal fiber data from Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems. They operate as a cloud-based AI platform that integrates with existing global clinical imaging hardware to provide superior diagnostic accuracy over traditional RNFL thickness measurements.

Strategic Fit & Lead Score

Lead Score: 58/100 (Adjacent Tech / Strategic Component Partner)

Why this Score? AIROTA is primarily a software and AI-analytics company; however, their "ROTA" algorithm's efficacy is directly proportional to the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and resolution of the OCT hardware they integrate with. As AIROTA seeks to set a new global standard for "Optical Texture Analysis," they have a vested interest in the next generation of high-power, high-stability OCT systems. 6Cā€™s diamond technology can significantly enhance the hardware (Lasers, Detectors, and Optics) that generates the raw data AIROTA processes. Furthermore, the high-compute AI/Cloud infrastructure they utilize faces significant thermal bottlenecks where PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) can provide a competitive edge.

6C Solutions Proposal

Application Area 6C Solution Technical Value Prop
High-Resolution OCT Optics PCD/SCD Optical Windows Diamond's ultra-wide spectral transparency and high refractive index (2.42) allow for higher power throughput and lower distortion in OCT light paths compared to fused silica or sapphire.
Thermal Mgmt for SLD/Lasers PCD Heat Spreaders OCT systems use Superluminescent Diodes (SLDs). Thermal drift in these sources causes "noise" in ROTA data. 6C Diamond spreaders provide 4-5x the thermal conductivity of copper, stabilizing the light source.
Edge AI Processing Diamond-on-GaN / PCD Heat Sinks As AIROTA moves toward real-time "Edge" analysis in clinics, compact GPU/NPU cooling is critical. Diamond thermal management prevents thermal throttling during intensive AI texture analysis.
Next-Gen Bio-Sensing BDD (Boron Doped Diamond) Electrodes For future R&D into integrated diagnostics (e.g., combining ROTA with intraocular pressure sensing), BDD offers the widest electrochemical window for stable, biocompatible sensing.

Engagement Hooks

  • Technical Question: "The ROTA algorithm relies on discerning subtle axonal fiber bundles that are often obscured by noise in standard OCT scans. Have you explored how diamond-stabilized laser sources or diamond-based optics could improve the raw SNR of the input data, potentially lowering your false-negative rates in early-stage glaucoma detection?"
  • Value Statement: "While AIROTA perfects the software for retinal analysis, 6C provides the diamond material platform to ensure the hardware produces the highest-fidelity data possible, while simultaneously solving the thermal bottlenecks of the AI infrastructure running your algorithms."