Midjourney, the company known for its AI image generation, is launching a new medical technology division. The company announced Midjourney Medical and a prototype full-body ultrasound scanner.
The scanner uses a water-based platform. A person steps onto a shallow pool, then the platform slowly lowers them through a ring of ultrasound sensors. The system sends sound waves through the body, and computers construct a 3D map from the returning signals.
Midjourney says the scan could take about 60 seconds. It uses no radiation and no powerful magnets. The initial focus will be on body composition mapping, which includes details about muscle and fat. Diagnostic medical applications would require regulatory clearance.
The company's first "Midjourney Spa" is planned for San Francisco in late 2027. The venue is designed to feel like a wellness retreat, with saunas, cold plunges, and scanning rooms.
Midjourney compares its technology to MRI, claiming it can produce similar-looking images much faster. However, MRI machines are established diagnostic tools. Midjourney's scanner has not replaced them. For now, the company plans to start with wellness-focused body composition scans.
Medical imaging requires significant regulatory oversight. Midjourney says it plans to submit test results to the FDA for additional capabilities. A wellness scan and a diagnostic scan serve different purposes and require different levels of evidence.
Key questions remain about the technology's accuracy, clinical utility, and data privacy. A full-body scan contains highly personal information. Doctors will want strong clinical data before trusting the technology for medical decisions.
The project represents a significant departure for Midjourney, leveraging its expertise in large-scale computing and image reconstruction. If proven effective, it could make health scans more accessible and less intimidating.