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Midjourney Built a Full Body Scanner but Why
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Executive Summary
AI-generatedMidjourney, known for AI art generation, has launched a new division called Midjourney Medical to develop a full-body medical scanner. The prototype uses ultrasonic technology—similar to pregnancy scans but scaled up—to create 3D body maps without radiation or magnetic fields. While the company claims rapid and detailed imaging, experts note current limitations regarding diagnostic quality and coverage.
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- The new device, called 'Ultrasonic CT,' uses sound waves passed through a shallow pool of water to map the human body in cross-sectional slices.
- Midjourney states that the scanner can create detailed maps down to a fraction of a millimeter and is significantly faster than current MRI technology.
- Currently, the technology primarily provides a body composition map (fat, muscle, water) rather than diagnostic imaging for diseases.
- The system has limitations as ultrasound cannot penetrate bone or air, meaning areas like the brain are largely out of reach.
- Midjourney plans to open its first scanning spa in San Francisco by the end of 2027.
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