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Midjourney's Medical Leap: Body Scans in Seconds
18 Jun
Summary
- Midjourney unveils a new medical scanner for full-body scans in under 60 seconds.
- The scanner uses ultrasonic waves, similar to dolphin echolocation, for rapid imaging.
- The company plans to open spa locations for scans and seeks FDA approval for diagnostics.
Midjourney, renowned for its AI image generation, has announced a significant pivot into medical technology with the development of its new Scanner. This device is designed to capture a full-body scan in under 60 seconds, a drastic acceleration compared to the 60-90 minutes typically required for an MRI.
The Scanner submerges users in water while a ring emitting ultrasonic waves scans the body. Midjourney compares this process to echolocation, generating a high-resolution 3D map of the body. The company has partnered with ultrasound technology firm Butterfly Network for this project.
Midjourney plans to launch its first spa featuring these Scanners in San Francisco next year, with further expansion and a third-generation machine planned for 2028. The company aims for 50,000 Scanners worldwide by 2031, projecting significant reductions in global mortality and healthcare expenses.
Development is ongoing over the next 12 months, focusing on algorithm refinement, research trials, and a second-generation hardware design. Midjourney is also pursuing FDA approval for the Scanner's diagnostic capabilities.
