LightHearted AI

LightHearted AI develops a point of care cardiac detection device called Light Scope, which combines photonics with automated AI analysis. Instead of listening through a stethoscope, the device uses a laser based, non contact scan of the neck to capture hemodynamic data from the heartbeat, and software then analyzes the signal to flag valvular and vascular conditions. The company says the scan takes about 10 seconds and can be carried out by a medical assistant during routine vitals. It claims up to 16 times higher signal to noise ratio than a stethoscope, across all skin tones, and says the system is clinically validated. It also highlights women's health, arguing that high frequency cardiac content missed in women contributes to higher misdiagnosis rates. The Light Scope AI platform is described as built for interoperability and ease of use. The product is aimed at clinics and healthcare providers that want earlier, more objective cardiac screening at the point of care. The company has been covered in trade and technology press and took part in an Intel Ignite startup cohort in 2024. Pricing is not published. The site directs interested providers to request a demo.