Lumius

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Fast, smart, accessible 3D ultrasound for everyone

Spring 20264 peopleDurham, NC, USA

www.lumius-imaging.com ↗

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3D Ultrasound ImagingHardwareHospitals, clinics, ultrasound training programsHigh competition

Moat

Proprietary real-time 3D rendering and image processing; cost and accessibility advantage over competitors.

Key risk

FDA approval required; competition from GE, Siemens, Philips; high capital equipment risk.

Why now

Ultrasound training critical; 2D failure rates unacceptable; AI enabling real-time 3D at lower cost.

Competitors

GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips, Canon Medical, Samsung Medison

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About

Ultrasound today is still mostly 2D. Clinicians have to imagine the 3D anatomy in their head while also moving the probe at the same time. This makes procedures like vascular access hard to learn and perform consistently, especially for beginners. ~50% fail on their first attempt. Hospitals also spend millions each year on 2D ultrasound training. Meanwhile, existing 3D ultrasound devices can cost >10× as much. Lumius is building fast, smart, and accessible 3D ultrasound systems to eliminate this 2D guesswork. Our technology shows a clear, real-time 3D view of what’s inside the body. It works over a large volume, not just a thin slice. The device is also affordable, compact, and portable. We are starting with vascular access, especially central line. Future use cases include blood clot detection, tumor diagnosis, and biopsy guidance. Our long-term vision is a universal 3D ultrasound platform that brings easy-to-use, real-time imaging to a wide range of clinical and eventually consumer applications.

Founders · 3

Chenhang LiFounder

🎓 Duke

Cofounder and COO/CFO of Lumius, building 3D ultrasound to be portable, affordable, and scalable outside traditional hospitals. Ph.D. from Duke and passionate about wearable electronics.

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