Robotic Echocardiography System “Orizuru” Iwata Hiroyasu Laboratory, Waseda University

“Orizuru” is a robotic echocardiography system designed to automatically acquire cardiac views required for diagnosis during echocardiographic examinations. Although echocardiography is useful for the early detection of heart disease, acquiring appropriate cardiac views stably requires advanced skills, creating challenges such as examiner workload and a shortage of skilled personnel. By combining image recognition technology with robotic control, Orizuru aims to automate probe manipulation and cardiac view search, contributing to more stable examination quality and reduced burden on examiners. In the future, we aim to install Orizuru in mobile screening vehicles, enabling high-quality cardiovascular screening in various locations, including local communities and workplaces.