The R8 4K Whole Slide Scanner
from PreciPoint
Remote Control Realtime MicroscopyÂ
for Digital Telepathology
At a Glance.
4K Microscopy without borders.
With R8 Live, take the microscope wherever you are – globally and in real time. Deliver precision and detail without constraints.
Intuitive and easy to use.
The R8 interface is clean, intuitive, and optimized for seamless operation; no training required. 4 Slide capacity.
One Click. One Scan.
R8 Scan transforms your samples into high-resolution digital datasets ready to analyze, share, and archive anytime.
The R8 redefines digital microscopy, bringing real-time imaging with sharp quality directly to where you are. Navigate with precision. With R8 Live, explore complex samples effortlessly. Leverage a wide field of view, intuitive focusing, annotation tools, and instant access to high-resolution images. No more scanning waiting times or delays, no more workflow interruptions all in 4K.

Where intelligence meets precision. Pixel by pixel.
R8 Scan delivers high-resolution whole slide images with speed and reliability, powered by advanced AI. Intelligent sample recognition and configurable focus modes ensure the scanning process adapts to your needs. Multiple scan and focus settings offer the ideal balance between image quality and throughput.
4 Slide capacity

Technical Data.
Microscope
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Microscope: PreciPoint R8 Whole Slide ScannerÂ
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Light: Transmitted light; LED, brightfieldÂ
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Robotic microscopy: Motorized x-y stage, motorized z-axisÂ
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Software: MicroPoint with R8 Live and/or R8 Scan pluginÂ
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Host PC: Not included, requires 4K or HD display cardÂ
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Display: Not included, requires 4K or HD monitor
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Weight: 25 kgÂ
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Height at maximum z-axis extension: 50 cmÂ
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Maximum width: 42 cmÂ
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Maximum working area in depth: 59 cmÂ
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Slide capacity: 4 slides (76 x 26 mm) in removable trayÂ
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Removable slide tray: Yes, magnetic positioningÂ
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The R8 is not CE-IVD certified. For a CE-IVD certified product, see iO:M8. Â
Available Single Use Interchangeable Objectives
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Objectives: Olympus UPLFLN20X and/or UPLFLN40XÂ
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Resolution with UPLFLN20X: 0.43 μm / pixelÂ
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Resolution with UPLFLN40X: 0.22 μm / pixelÂ
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Overview image resolution: 7 μm / pixelÂ
R8 Live
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Time to view: 25 s (including insertion of the slide, overview image and focusing)Â
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Focusing: Autofocus in real time, manualÂ
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Zooming: Seamless or in defined steps, digital overzoom possibleÂ
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Control: Via MicroPoint software, optionally with ErgoPointerÂ
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Adjust illumination correction and focus individually, use the ErgoPointer for easy navigation and visualize examined areas with the heat map for optimized analysis.Â
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Annotation toolsÂ
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Integrated screenshot functionalityÂ
R8 Scan
Remote Access and Control
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Streaming software: Optional; secure remote access and control with highest image quality.Â
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Full control of the microscope with real-time control of the x-y stage and focus via software. Single interchangeable objective use.
