EchoNous launches rugged Kosmos Tablet G1 for POCUS

EchoNous has launched Kosmos Tablet G1, a rugged Android tablet built for the Kosmos ultrasound system, with general sales available now and military availability slated for fall 2026. The device aims to speed deployment, expand clinical features and give health systems a rugged Android alternative for point-of-care ultrasound workflows.

Why it matters: - EchoNous is targeting hospitals, fleets and field users that need a rugged, Android-based ultrasound platform with faster setup and enterprise management. - The launch expands Kosmos POCUS capabilities while adding military-grade durability and data protection for clinical imaging workflows.

What happened: - EchoNous announced Kosmos Tablet G1 on Aug. 18, 2026 in Redmond, Washington. - Kosmos Tablet G1 is a rugged Android computing platform for the Kosmos ultrasound system. - General sales are available now. - Military availability will follow in fall 2026. - Kosmos Tablet G1 is custom-engineered with Getac and is built from the Getac ZX10 tablet. - The tablet is built for and sold only through EchoNous.

The details: - Kosmos Tablet G1 uses the lightest 10-inch fully rugged Android tablet on the market, according to EchoNous. - The device is certified to MIL-STD 810H. - The tablet carries a 6-foot drop rating. - The device is IP66-rated against dust and high-pressure water. - Kosmos Tablet G1 operates from -20°F to 145°F, or -29°C to 63°C. - The tablet uses a Qualcomm QCS6490 processor with an integrated neural processing unit. - EchoNous says the processor makes the device AI-ready by design. - The tablet includes dual swappable batteries for extended scanning. - The display is a sunlight-readable 10-inch LumiBond screen. - Kosmos Tablet G1 includes Wi-Fi 6E. - The device ships factory-configured with the Kosmos app pre-loaded. - A Wi-Fi connection registers probe licenses and prepares the system to scan. - EchoNous says the setup reduces deployment time for fleets. - The platform is fully compatible with Kosmos Link. - The Kosmos Android platform now includes OB/GYN, Kosmos Bladder, Vascular Annotation and DICOM TLS. - DICOM TLS encrypts image transmission from Kosmos to PACS or third-party DICOM destinations. - EchoNous says the feature addresses data protection needs for IT teams and biomedical engineers. - Kosmos Tablet G1 supports enterprise OEMConfig management for health systems moving away from iPad-based POCUS workflows. - The company says the device is especially well suited for bladder scanning, nursing staff and military and government healthcare customers.

Between the lines: - EchoNous is positioning Kosmos Tablet G1 as both a hardware upgrade and a workflow product, not just a tablet. - The Getac partnership gives EchoNous a ruggedized base platform while keeping the product exclusive to its own sales channel. - The emphasis on DICOM TLS, OEMConfig and factory configuration points to buying decisions driven by IT control, security and rapid rollout as much as imaging performance.

What's next: - Military customers will get access in fall 2026. - EchoNous is likely betting that rugged Android and enterprise features can broaden Kosmos adoption beyond conventional bedside ultrasound users. - More information is available at the company’s website.