Scottish tech company Novosound develops world’s first ultrasound blood pressure monitor

CEO and co-founder Dave Hughes (at centre) with Novosound's ultrasound blood pressure monitor (Photo: Business Wire)

Novosound, the pioneering Scottish tech company, has developed the world’s first ultrasonic blood pressure monitor, allowing for the miniaturization of blood pressure monitoring in wearable devices, including smartwatches and smart rings, achieving accuracy levels comparable to conventional electronic cuff devices.

Built on Novosound’s Slanj platform, the technology follows the company's previous collaboration at the Texas Medical Centre in Houston, and Novosound has already demonstrated the system in real-world settings. In addition to blood pressure monitoring, the Slanj platform extends to other applications including hydration tracking, muscle health assessment, and gesture control. Novosound recently completed a $2.6 million funding round, led by Par Equity with participation from Kelvin Capital, University of the West of Scotland, and Scottish Enterprise. The funding will accelerate the commercialization of Novosound’s innovative ultrasound technology.

Dave Hughes, CEO and Founder of Novosound, said: “Scotland has long been at the forefront of ultrasound innovation, and we are proud to continue this legacy. Monitoring blood pressure with ultrasound, and without the need for a cuff, marks a significant advancement in how we can address global health and wellness issues.”