Neat Vehicles was approached by Fujifilm to design and build a new system for their Community Diagnostic Vehicles (CDV’s) to make the cars functional and user friendly.
We went through the requirements with them and came up with a module which slots into the back of the car, latches in and becomes self sufficient, transforming (in this case) a standard Toyota RAV 4 into a CDV.
The only alterations to the car were the fitment of a solar panel to the roof, wiring in two PIR lights into the rear compartment for use in reduced light and wiring in a mains charging socket mounted near the towbar.
The CDV module has compartments for all the following equipment, with all the Diagnostic equipment being manufactured by Fujifilm:
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- FDR Xair Portable X-ray: An ultra-lightweight X-ray system (weighing just 3.5kg) equipped with a lithium battery, allowing radiographers to perform X-rays inside care homes, GP surgeries, or even at a patient’s doorstep.
- FDR D-EVO III Detector: The world’s first glass-free, flexible film-based digital X-ray detector, designed to produce high-quality images with low dosage requirements.
- PACS Imaging System : Synapse 7X Carried in a Go Bag
- Battery charger– Twin Battery charger compartment for the X Ray Unit.
- Point of care Blood Analyser – The Dri -Chem NX600 Automated Blood Analyser provides results on the spot, mounted over the passenger seat behind the driver to enable the user to sit in the other rear passenger seat when using it.
- Portable Ultrasound Solution – Utilising the I-viz Wireless Portable Ultrasound unit
- Sharps container – for used needles
- Small portable Vaccine Fridge – to contain the slides for the Dri-Chem NX600 and keep them at the correct temperature
- Battery and Inverter system– to power the fridge, battery chargers, Blood Analyser, Laptop, Imaging System, I pads, phone chargers. Wired into solar panel mounted on car roof and also wired to an external input socket for overnight mains charging.
- 2 No. Drawers for small parts
- 2 No. Compartments with power sockets and USBs for charging devices
- Cloud Connectivity: Utilizes 5G connectivity to transmit imaging and test results directly to hospital radiology departments and local doctors for immediate evaluation.
The CDV is deployed in collaboration with regional health boards and national health services to improve access to care in remote or underserved areas, but can be utilised anywhere globally to relieve pressure on A and E departments, avoid unnecessary admittance to hospital, and provide early diagnosis of problems.
As the vehicle is a 4 x 4 it is ideal for remote roads and with it also being a hybrid, along with the solar panel and battery system it has a low carbon footprint.
The unit has had its first showing at UKIO in 2026 and has had some very positive feedback.
