Meet the Virchow Gross Bot A robotic system integrated with advanced computer vision to automate the gross examination of small biopsy specimens. It is engineered to perform the most repetitive and error-prone steps of the grossing process, including container handling, tissue orientation, measurement, image capture, and description generation. Virchow addresses workforce shortages, preanalytical variability, and bottlenecks in pathology labs by offering a scalable, always-on solution built for modern histopathology workflows. Key Technical Features 🧠 AI-Powered VirchowVision Engine Trained on thousands of biopsy images Identifies tissue fragments, estimates dimensions. Outputs structured gross descriptions in standardized terminology 🤖 Robotic Automation System Automated lid removal and specimen retrieval from formalin containers Gentle tissue handling via precision-guided manipulators Multi-angle macro imaging for documentation and review 🧾 Smart Gross Description Generation AI converts visual data into structured gross dictation Optional LIMS export in HL7 or PDF format Supports specimen types: GI biopsies, endometrial samples, skin shaves, etc. 🔄 24/7 Workflow Integration Designed for continuous operation across multiple shifts Modular build allows multiple units to operate in parallel Compatible with standard grossing stations and pathology information systems System Architecture Hardware: Robotic arm, precision stage, HD macro camera, touch-safe gripper Software: Embedded Linux control layer + cloud-hosted AI inference pipeline Data: Encrypted images and metadata stored locally or securely transmitted to LIMS Interface: Touchscreen UI, barcode scanner, remote dashboard. Regulatory Pathway Current use: Non-diagnostic/research only (for pilot validation) Roadmap: CLIA-compliant use as a Class I exempt device (automation support tool) Opportunities for Partners Pilot Collaboration Receive early access, co-develop features, and shape real-world use cases Strategic Investment Equity opportunities for partner labs and stakeholders Data Collaboration Joint research publications and clinical AI validation Contact Ifeanyi Victor Nwadukwe, MD Founder & Pathologist, NCRatio, Inc. 📧 nwadukwevictor@gmail.com