Midjourney unveils full-body ultrasound scanner project

The Verge reported that Midjourney CEO David Holz introduced the Midjourney Scanner, a water-based full-body ultrasound system built with Butterfly Network hardware. The scanner uses 40 ultrasound-on-chip imaging modules and is designed to complete a scan in about 60 seconds. Midjourney says the system can create body-composition maps and may eventually support health tracking or AI-assisted review, while the company plans a San Francisco scanner location before the end of 2027.

Key details: Published June 17, 2026 at 11:12 PM ET, The scanner uses 40 Butterfly ultrasound-on-chip imaging modules, Midjourney says the scan takes about 60 seconds, The company plans a San Francisco scanner location before the end of 2027.

Why it matters: Midjourney is trying to move from image generation into regulated physical health hardware, which will test whether consumer AI companies can handle clinical-grade evidence, safety, privacy, and trust.