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Aleda has developed a multimodal AI scanner combining thermal imaging, 3D scanning, and computer vision to detect injuries before clinical symptoms appear. The technology establishes personal health baselines when individuals are healthy, then detects anomalies through regular monitoring — no MRI required, no FDA approval needed (we measure, doctors diagnose). Originally validated on horses with published peer-reviewed research (Springer, 2021), Aleda completed its first human scan on January 17, 2026 with USD Football player Elijah Johnson. Named after founder Dr.

Channel Robotics Raises $4.6 Million

IGE's MedTech Accelerator Stage 2 startup, Channel Robotics, announced that it has raised $4.6 million in total funding to advance its handheld AI-enabled endoscopic robotic platform.

The company recently closed a $2.5 million Seed+ financing round led by True Ventures. The round follows Channel Robotics’ $2.1 million seed financing, which included participation from Defined VC and Old Line Capital Partners.

 

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