China unveils world's smallest CT scanner for fossil and relic imaging

Chinese researchers at Rayim, affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed the Xtomo-Cube, a 6kg portable CT scanner for imaging tiny fossils and archaeological relics. The device, about the size of a desktop speaker, represents a significant miniaturization of CT technology, potentially enabling field-based analysis. The claim is based on a single source; the device's practical utility and broader applications remain to be demonstrated.