Ultrasound that plugs into your smart phone could have tremendous impact

07/15/2013 - 00:00

American scientists have invented the world's first ultrasound scanner for smartphones, which could revolutionise healthcare in countries where the technology is not widely available.

The MobiUS scanner plugs into smartphones and tablets to provide an instant scan image on the mobile device's screen.

Its inventors believe that the device's portability and small price tag could provide a breakthrough in medical care in third world countries.

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