Enabling Neurodesk workflows on the scanner console

Motivation: This study addresses current challenges in image processing workflows, where manual exporting and importing MRI data limits real-time data processing and adds significant bottlenecks for clinical integration of analysis pipelines. Goal(s): To enable streamlined, on-scanner processing with Neurodesk, enhancing accessibility to sophisticated imaging tools directly on MRI consoles. Approach: To achieve this, we expanded Neurodesk's capabilities to support the MRD format and Open Recon. Results: Our results show successful development and testing of various containerized applications. Examples include brain extraction, segmentation, and anonymization tools, confirming the feasibility of direct deployment on MRI scanners for faster, consistent image processing workflows. Impact: By enabling seamless integration of Neurodesk containers directly on the MRI scanner console, this work simplifies imaging pipeline deployment, reduces data analysis delays, and allows rapid image analysis ultimately supporting broader accessibility and clinical translation of advanced image processing pipelines.