ArtUs

ArtUs turns a compatible Windows computer into a fully featured ultrasound scanner. The compact ultrasound unit and its included Echo Wave II software provide real-time imaging, Color and Power Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, and clinical measurement tools.

Available with one or two transducer connectors, ArtUs supports a wide range of transducers for different clinical applications.

  • Color Doppler
  • Parallel beamforming
  • Spatial compounding
  • Tissue harmonic imaging
  • WideView
  • B-steer
  • Speckle reduction
ArtUs scanner connected to a tablet showing a color Doppler image

Two models, one platform

ArtUs connects to a compatible Windows desktop, laptop or tablet, allowing you to choose the computer and display that best suit your working environment. Echo Wave II, included with the scanner, provides image acquisition, processing, clinical measurements, image review and storage.

A broad selection of linear, convex, phased-array and endocavity transducers makes ArtUs suitable for a variety of examinations, from superficial structures to deeper anatomy. Imaging technologies such as tissue harmonic imaging, spatial compounding and WideView extend its capabilities.

ArtUs EXT-1H

Compact ultrasound scanner with one transducer connector.

Weight 0.77 kg

ArtUs EXT-2H

Compact ultrasound scanner with two transducer connectors. Supports simultaneous live imaging with two identical transducers.

Weight 1.12 kg

  • I/O module

    Optional synchronization interface for connecting ArtUs to external equipment.

  • RF module

    Optional real-time access to beamformed RF data for ultrasound research and analysis.

  • Strain elastography

    Optional imaging mode for visualizing relative tissue strain. Intended for research use.

ArtUs kit: ultrasound scanner, transducer and laptop

In the box

  • ArtUs EXT-1H or EXT-2H ultrasound scanner
  • USB 3.0 cable
  • Medical-grade power supply and AC cable
  • Echo Wave II software and user manuals on a USB stick
  • Available separately: transducers, I/O module, RF module and strain elastography option.

Compatible transducers

Choose from linear, convex, phased-array and endocavity transducers for different clinical applications. Explore the available models and compare their frequency ranges below.

ProbeFix Dynamic T for LF-series transducers

ProbeFix Dynamic T holds compatible LF-series linear transducers for musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations. It allows controlled movement of the transducer, supports optical tracking markers and uses interchangeable silicone feet to accommodate different body shapes.

Brochure (PDF)  ·  Workflow manual (PDF)  ·  Watch the video

ProbeFix Dynamic T holding an LF-series transducer

Scan with two transducers at once

ArtUs EXT-2H can acquire live ultrasound images from two identical transducers connected to the same scanner.

Echo Wave II provides three viewing options:

  1. Live imaging from transducer 1
  2. Live imaging from transducer 2
  3. Dual scan: two live ultrasound streams displayed simultaneously
ArtUs EXT-2H with two linear transducers connected to a laptop

Frame rate, frames per second

Scan depthView area 100%80%60%
40 mm157dual: 78 each192dual: 96 each250dual: 125 each
30 mm180dual: 90 each221dual: 110 each286dual: 143 each
20 mm210dual: 105 each260dual: 130 each338dual: 169 each

Bold figures are single-stream. Measured with ArtUs EXT-2H, two LF9-5N60-A3 transducers, parallel beamforming mode and a single transmit focus.

Research features

In addition to clinical ultrasound imaging, ArtUs offers optional tools for biomedical ultrasound research, including access to beamformed RF data, synchronization with external equipment and strain elastography.

These capabilities are described in detail in the Ultrasound for Research section.

Beamformed RF data  ·  I/O synchronisation

B-mode image with I and Q RF signals in ArtUs RF Data Control II

Strain elastography

A real-time imaging mode for assessing tissue strain, which correlates with tissue stiffness. Useful in research on breast masses, thyroid pathology and other applications.

Measurements include strain ratio, histogram analysis, E/B ratio and a quality indicator that helps obtain reliable images. Intended for research use.

Strain elastography image in Echo Wave II

Images acquired with ArtUs

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