What is the name of your organization?
amplifai health
What is the name of your solution?
Thermal Foot Scanner (TFSCan)
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
Using AI-based thermograpghy to detect diabetic foot ulcers early and prevent amputations
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
Saudi Arabia
What type of organization is your solution team?
For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
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What specific problem are you solving?
Every 20 seconds, someone loses a limb due to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a severe and costly complication of diabetes. This issue is especially alarming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where diabetes affects one in six adults. In Saudi Arabia alone, over five million people live with diabetes, and DFUs place a significant financial strain on the healthcare system.
One of the main challenges in preventing DFUs is the lack of objective, scalable screening tools. Current methods, ike monofilament tests, the Ankle-Brachial Index, and Duplex Ultrasound, are subjective, inefficient, and expensive. As a result, many cases are only detected after permanent damage has occurred. Even when treated, recurrence rates remain high: 40% within a year, 60% within three years, and 65% within five years.
The impact of DFUs goes far beyond limb loss. Major amputations lead to a five-year mortality rate of up to 50%, rivaling some of the deadliest cancers. Clinicians, especially in underserved areas, often lack access to reliable, real-time diagnostics. Economically, DFUs represent up to one-third of diabetes-related healthcare spending, with costs per patient more than five times higher than those without complications. Early detection is critical to reversing this trend.
What is your solution?
TFScan is an AI powered, noninvasive medical device that detects early signs of diabetic foot complications such as ulcers before they become visible or painful. The solution integrates thermal imaging and artificial intelligence to analyze subtle temperature differences in the feet, which can indicate inflammation or poor circulation.
Using a compact thermal camera connected to a smartphone or tablet, TFScan captures high resolution thermal images. These are instantly analyzed by our proprietary AI algorithms, which assess risk levels and generate an easy to understand report with clinical recommendations. The system follows internationally recognized diabetic foot screening guidelines and integrates with electronic health records for seamless clinical use.
Unlike traditional tools that rely on manual interpretation or late stage symptoms, TFScan provides fast, objective, and accurate results at the point of care or remotely. It requires minimal training and can be used in hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, or even at home.
TFScan has already screened thousands of patients across Saudi Arabia and has been endorsed by the Ministry of Health. A demo video can be shared upon request.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
TFScan serves people living with diabetes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to early diagnostics is limited and out-of-pocket healthcare costs are high. Diabetic foot complications are a leading cause of preventable amputations and disability, yet most at-risk individuals remain undiagnosed until it is too late. These complications disproportionately affect underserved communities, who often lack access to specialists or consistent follow-up care.
TFScan addresses this gap by offering a low-cost, AI-powered screening tool that can be used by nurses or community health workers, even in remote or resource-limited settings. It reduces dependency on specialists, increases the capacity of health systems, and empowers frontline workers with real-time, actionable insights.
By improving early detection and guiding timely interventions, TFScan helps prevent costly complications and hospitalizations. In a recent pilot with the Saudi Ministry of Health, TFScan screened over 1,000 patients in one month, identified dozens of high-risk cases, and generated estimated cost savings of over USD 1.5 million.
By making cutting-edge technology affordable and accessible, TFScan advances health equity, strengthens local health infrastructure, and supports the global goal that every person, regardless of location or income, has the right to good health and well-being.
