Exo, founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, makes Exo Iris, a handheld ultrasound probe that works with a phone app and AI tools that help clinicians capture and read images. Exo Iris received FDA 510(k) clearance in August 2021, and two AI lung applications were cleared in June 2025.
At a glance
| Price from | Not public |
| Best for | Clinicians who want point-of-care ultrasound at the bedside |
From Exo's own website.
What stands out
- Many FDA-cleared AI tools
- Pocket-sized device
Worth knowing
- Crowded handheld ultrasound market
- Price not published
How it ranks
Exo is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Medical Device Startups Using AI (Lister Score 95.6).
#2 in Best Medical Device Startups Using AI · Lister Score 95.6
Exo Iris carries 14 FDA-cleared AI algorithms, according to Exo..
| Rank | Best Medical Device Startups Using AI | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aidoc | 96.9 |
| 2 | Exo | 95.6 |
| 3 | Eko Health | 94.3 |
| 4 | Viz.ai | 93.1 |
| 5 | Cleerly | 91.8 |
| 6 | Prenuvo | 90.5 |
| 7 | Ultromics | 89.2 |
| 8 | Qure.ai | 87.9 |
| 9 | Anumana | 86.6 |
| 10 | Proprio | 85.3 |
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Exo is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Medical Device Startups Using AI (Lister Score 95.6).
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