An ultrasound machine may appear in your first aid kit soon.

Former graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology presented a portable version of the device for ultrasound. The device was named iQ.

In appearance, iQ resembles a shaving machine. Thanks to the ability to generate ultrasound, he is able to explore the internal tissues and organs of a person according to the same principle that standard medical institutions operate. At the same time, unlike such devices, its size allows you to carry the device in your pocket.

The resulting image can be easily transferred through the mobile application directly to the monitor of your phone or computer, or save it in any of the available storages. The pictures are no different from the standard ones, so any doctor interprets them easily.

It is expected that portable ultrasound machines will be in great demand in medical institutions, as well as among the staff providing medical assistance in hard-to-reach areas. Approximate cost of the device - 2 thousand dollars, which is almost 8 times cheaper than the standard ultrasound unit for hospitals in the base case.

The device has passed all the necessary tests and is approved for use in the fields of gynecology, urology, cardiology. The number of pre-orders is measured in thousands, the first vehicles will go on sale in the next couple of months.

It is expected that iQ will first appear at the doctors and medical assistants. Subsequently, patients can master the management of the device and use it when needed. This will avoid additional costs and will save from staying in the queues of medical institutions.