Jim Hammerand
Jim Hammerand is the managing editor of Arrowfly's Medical Design & Outsourcing, leading coverage of medtech innovation, design, engineering and manufacturing; he reports breaking news for MassDevice, contributes to Devicetalks podcasts and events, and has over two decades of journalism experience, previously reporting and editing business news for American City Business Journals and holding degrees in journalism and management from the University of Minnesota.
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Dopl Technologies’ CEO Ryan James announces $6.3M seed to build Traverse remote robotic ultrasound, with plans to expand to minimally invasive robotics
Dopl Technologies, led by CEO Ryan James, is building Traverse, a remote robotic ultrasound platform to let sonographers perform imaging from afar, and plans to later pursue minimally invasive robotic applications; the startup recently closed a $6.3 million seed round.
Dopl Technologies raises $6.3M seed to advance remote robotic ultrasound, plans FDA submission in 2027
Dopl Technologies, a Bothell, Washington startup developing a remote robotic ultrasound platform, raised $6.3 million in a seed round (more than $8 million total raised) to advance its device and regulatory work. The company, founded by CEO Ryan James with Dr. Steve Seslar and Dr. Wayne Monsky, plans an FDA submission in 2027 and says the technology could expand access to diagnostic ultrasound for millions.
