Butterfly iQ3
Whole-body ultrasound that fits in your pocket
2011
Burlington, USA
$2,999
butterflynetwork.com
Overview
Butterfly iQ3 is a handheld, single-probe ultrasound that connects to a smartphone and scans the entire body. AI-guided image acquisition helps non-specialists obtain diagnostic-quality images, democratizing medical imaging globally.
Why It's Notable
Used in remote clinics, ambulances, and space (ISS). Costs 50x less than traditional ultrasound machines.
How It Works
A semiconductor chip replaces traditional piezoelectric crystals, enabling a single probe to perform all ultrasound types (cardiac, abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, etc.). AI guides the user's hand to correct positions and auto-identifies structures.
Key Features
Team & Background
Founded by Jonathan Rothberg, PhD (also created Ion Torrent DNA sequencing).
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