Openwater
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Honorable Mention
Openwater is revolutionizing healthcare by replacing million-dollar MRI machines with portable, $1,000 devices. Using non-invasive Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU), the company is achieving early success treating cancer, stroke, and mental illness – making powerful therapies dramatically more affordable and accessible.
Offering unparalleled precision, this form of ultrasound is able to initiate healing by targeting hazardous cells without damaging healthy ones. The Openwater system includes two breakthrough devices: Open-Motion is a blood-monitoring and diagnosis tool, while Open-LIFU delivers the ultrasound treatment. Each device has an accompanying console. The design philosophy behind Openwater centers on humanizing healthcare through user-adaptive features like intuitive, configurable strap systems – designed to provide reassurance, trust, and simplicity during a patient’s most vulnerable moments.