The Science Behind Sonologi

Peer-reviewed research advancing bioadhesive ultrasound, continuous wearable imaging, and cardiac neuromodulation.

2022

Bioadhesive ultrasound for long-term continuous imaging of diverse organs

Science 377, 517-523 (2022) · 10.1126/science.abo2542

The foundational BAUS paper: a stamp-sized adhesive patch that continuously images internal organs for 48 hours.

Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abo2542

2022 · STAT

With the help of a sticky, stretchy material, scientists design a continuous ultrasound system

STAT, Aug. 1, 2022

A STAT report on MIT's bioadhesive ultrasound patch and how continuous, hands-free imaging could move ultrasound beyond snapshot diagnosis.

Read in STAT: https://www.statnews.com/2022/08/01/wearable-portable-ultrasound-mit-science/

2022 · TIME

Bioadhesive Ultrasound

TIME Best Inventions 2022

TIME named the stamp-sized reusable ultrasound sticker one of 2022's Best Inventions, highlighting 48-hour adhesion and deep-organ imaging.

Read in TIME: https://time.com/collections/best-inventions-2022/6225204/bioadhesive-ultrasound/

2024

Wearable bioadhesive ultrasound shear wave elastography

Science Advances 10, eadk8426 (2024) · 10.1126/sciadv.adk8426

Extends BAUS to measure tissue stiffness continuously, shown for liver monitoring in critical-care settings.

Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adk8426

2024 · Perspective

See how your body works in real time — wearable ultrasound is on its way

Nature 630, 817-819 (2024) · 10.1038/d41586-024-02066-5

A forward look by Sonologi's founders on where continuous wearable ultrasound is headed and the obstacles still to clear.

Read the perspective: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-02066-5

2026 · Latest

A wearable non-invasive sonogenetic pacemaker

Nature Biomedical Engineering (2026) · 10.1038/s41551-026-01673-z

A skin-worn ultrasound pacemaker that paces the heart non-invasively via sonogenetic ion channels, with no implant required.

Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-026-01673-z