AI-Driven Vascular Illumination

Vascular Illumination Technology – Posted on social media by Artificial Intelligence

Something completely different and probably at the fringes of what we as lighting designers would consider part of our “regular” lighting design scope. But it is lighting and it might be a technology that could be used in some form of shape in our day to day architectural projects in the future...

This latest innovative AI driven vascular illumination technology allows the visualisation of the veins and vein splits to help clinicians find where the veins run and where to insert a needle or assist in other medical interventions. I think we all have had an experience at one point of time where inserting the needle was a bit hit and mis! 

So the question would be where could this technology be applied in regular architectural spaces and what would the AI input allow us to create in terms of lighting effects. Could a film like this be applied to a wall or window and create dynamic signage or visual guidance? Even artwork perhaps? Or in similar fashion as veins show where the electrical wiring runs in a wall or ceiling?

AI could register human movements, space usage and drive the lighting effects to create interactive illumination with the purpose to enhance the user experience, comfort and safe circulation. Heat, humidity, noise perhaps even smell might be other environmental elements that could be visualised through this technology. 

I generally love the cross fertilisation of lighting applications ideas, hence my sharing. Like theatre lighting found its way into show window lighting, this AI driven visualisation technology might find its way into architectural lighting applications. 

Any suggestions or ideas?