University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims

George Mason University is developing a system that utilizes different light sources, artificial intelligence and imaging to spot bruises, soft tissue injury and contusions more easily. The research is aimed at helping victims of interpersonal and domestic violence by making it easier for nurses, social workers and law enforcement to identify injuries.

The new tool works five times better than traditional white light detection, and it can be used to spot bruises on all skin tones. The system is part of multidisciplinary research being conducted at the university, focusing on the utilization…