AI in medical technology: from hype to application 
Our last Future Lab focused on the crucial question: How can AI truly be integrated into everyday clinical practice?This question was the subject of our joint event with the neuroMIT platform. The aim was to bring together experts from research, clinical practice and industry to discuss concrete ways of turning the vision into a medical product.Input from research, clinical practice and industryThe discussion was stimulated by exciting contributions from our guests: 
Prof. Dr. Jörg Wellmer (Knappschaft Kliniken University Hospital Bochum) presented current AI research and development projects and provided insights into a model project of the neuroMIT platform.- Julia de Jong (Gleamer) reported on the market launch of AI-supported diagnostic solutions and impressively demonstrated the potential of upcoming medical devices.
- Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Carsten Lukas (Catholic Hospital Bochum) took participants on a tour of his everyday clinical work and gave a practical description of how AI is used in healthcare.
- The panel was rounded off by Stefan Dowiasch, who contributed the regulatory perspective – a key factor for the successful integration of AI into standard medical practice.
ConclusionThe contributions and discussions made it clear that:
- AI can bring about lasting change in everyday hospital life – but putting it into practice is challenging.
- Practical applications and a clear regulatory framework are crucial for innovations to reach the market.
- Exchange between research, clinics and industry is a key component in overcoming obstacles and exploiting opportunities.
At HUMAINE, we want to build precisely these bridges: bringing science and practice together, revealing potential and promoting dialogue.
