EchoNous taps Samsung to expand reach of AI ultrasound system
Fierce Biotech August 19, 2022
EchoNous’ artificial-intelligence-powered system already majorly cuts down on the amount of specialized equipment traditionally required to perform heart, lung and abdominal ultrasounds. It swaps the usual bulky, cart-based machines for a simple hand-held device and connected tablet.
A new partnership with Samsung aims to simplify the EchoNous system’s profile even further—and send its costs down in the process.
Through the partnership, which the duo announced Thursday, healthcare providers will be able to use the Kosmos hand-held ultrasound system with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Active Pro tablets, rather than being confined to EchoNous’ own Kosmos Bridge display.
Like Kosmos’ offering, the Galaxy Tab Active devices are designed for intensive workplace use. They feature a long-lasting battery and resistance not...