Tokyo, Japan – December 10th. 2024, CarbGeM Inc. is pleased to announce the release of “BiTTE® lite,” a new application linked with the cloud-based AI image analysis platform “CarbConnect®”. BiTTE® lite is an entry-level model developed based on the “BiTTE®-iE Microbial Estimation AI Software (non-medical device)” and specializes in basic bacterial morphology classification.
This application was developed through collaborative research with Dr. Kei Yamamoto of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM) and OHJI Goh, associate professor at the Research Center for Urban Safety and Security, Kobe University and the Department of Clinical Laboratory, Kobe University Hospital. BiTTE® lite aims to promote bacterial morphology classification in research and educational settings, with a view toward global deployment, including in developing countries.
The demand for bacterial classification in microbiological research and testing in research and educational institutions has been increasing. However, conventional methods require large, expensive equipment, are subject to variability depending on the skill of the operator, and face challenges such as labor shortages. Additionally, effective real-time communication and data sharing among experts in remote locations have been difficult, often resulting in delays and inefficiencies in workflows.
BiTTE® lite addresses these challenges as an entry-level model that simplifies bacterial morphology identification. The application was developed based on the results of collaborative research with the National Center for Global Health and Medicine and Kobe University Hospital.
BiTTE® lite enables the real-time classification of five bacterial morphologies (GNR, GNC, GPR, GPC, yeast-like fungi) and can be used on devices such as PCs, smartphones, and tablets. With an internet connection, it can be accessed from anywhere, allowing experts in different locations to share information in real time and utilize classification results. Additionally, the application provides secure image storage and sharing via CarbConnect®, enabling seamless collaboration among team members.
For more details about BiTTE® lite, please visit the following website:
[URL] https://carb-connect.com/applications/BITTELITE_1
For more details about CarbConnect®, please visit the following website:
[URL]https://carbgem.com/en/item/medical-imaging-remote-diagnosis-platform-tele-diagnosis-platform-2/
For Registration: Please click here.
BiTTE® lite is limited to the classification of five bacterial morphologies, focusing on basic identification. Unlike BiTTE®-iE, BiTTE® lite does not support species-level classification or integration with antibiograms. It also lacks antimicrobial susceptibility analysis and display functions. For users requiring these features, we recommend using BiTTE®-iE.
For more details about BiTTE®-iE, please visit the product page:
[URL] https://carbgem.com/en/product-en/bitte-ie-en/
CarbGeM Inc. will continue to expand its lineup of CarbConnect®-linked applications, enhancing the convenience of image analysis and data sharing in medical and research fields. Through BiTTE® lite, the company aims to simplify bacterial morphology classification and improve data sharing efficiency, with a particular focus on expanding its global user base, including in developing countries.
CarbGeM Inc. integrates biology and digital technology, applying proprietary AI analysis techniques to the field of bacterial infections. Through open innovation with leading research institutions worldwide, the company is committed to addressing global challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.
