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SK Telecom today announced that it officially launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based veterinary X-ray image diagnosis assistance service X Caliber in Australia.

This p[ioneering AI-powered tech is an innovative service that uses AI to analyse X-ray images of dogs/cats within around 15 seconds. Since X Caliber uses cloud to store and retrieve data, there is no need to install a separate server within the hospital.

Veterinarians can examine the results of the AI-based image diagnosis on their mobile devices or PCs anywhere, anytime. The sensitivity of X Caliber stands at 86–94%: 94% for the detection of 16 different abnormal patterns from abdominal X-ray images of dogs, 88% for the detection of 10 different abnormal patterns from chest X-ray images of dogs, and 86% for the detection of 7 different abnormalities from musculoskeletal X-ray images of dogs.

Since entering a strategic partnership with ATX Medical Solutions (ATX), a leading provider of medical devices in Australia, in November 2023, SK Telecom has been working closely with ATX to prepare for the commercial launch of the service by running beta tests. With today’s official launch, X Caliber can be used by over 100 veterinary clinics in Australia.

X Caliber to Be an X-Factor in Pet Care in Australia 

Australia is a pet-loving country with one of the world’s highest pet ownership rates. Over two-thirds of households are estimated to own a pet, with the total number of pets standing at around 29 million as of January 2024. The average number of pets per household in Australia is 1.3 dogs and 1.6 cats.

SK Telecom and ATX are also attending the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Conference 2024, one of the largest gatherings of veterinary professionals in Australia, to introduce X Caliber to veterinarians. It is being held from the 27th to the 31st of May.

Moreover, SK Telecom announced that it signed a commercial contract with MEDIVET Pet Hospital & Clinic, Indonesia’s largest premium veterinary hospital chain, to provide X Caliber to MEDIVET’s hospital. The company sees this deal as a good opportunity to introduce its innovation not only to Indonesia, but also to the rest of the Southeast Asian market.

Meanwhile, SK Telecom is currently actively providing beta service to veterinary clinics in North America, Europe, and Asia to further expand X Caliber’s presence in the global market.

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