DOTmed May 14, 2024
Samsung Medison has announced plans to acquire Sonio, a French company specializing in fetal ultrasound AI software.
Sonio, established in 2020, focuses on improving global health for women and children by advancing obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound technology. Its products, including the FDA-cleared Sonio Detect, which utilizes deep learning to enhance image quality and clinical accuracy in real time during ultrasound examinations.
The purchase price came to about 126 billion won ($92.4 million), according to Reuters.
In an effort to preserve Sonio’s innovative capabilities and ensure its products remain compatible with various ultrasound device manufacturers, it will operate as an independent entity within...