AdEchoTech - AdEchoTech

AdEchoTech, a pioneer in remote tele-operated ultrasound

Revolutionizing access to remote medical care

AdEchoTech is an innovative French company specialising in robotic tele-ultrasound. By combining medical expertise and high-tech we have developed MELODY, the first solution that allows doctors to perform remote ultrasounds with total precision and control.
Our mission is clear: to revolutionize access to healthcare by providing high-quality medical imaging, even in isolated areas.

A family vision where medicine meets engineering

Two generations with the same vision: Where medicine and engineering meet, in the service of humanity

Dr Éric Lefebvre

The clinician's perspective, a passion for the procedure

Founder & Medical Director

As a specialist ultrasound field doctor and pioneer in musculoskeletal imaging, Dr Éric Lefebvre has dedicated his career to exploring the human body through ultrasound. Recognised twice with awards from the French Society for Ultrasound, and the author of several internationally translated reference books, he has taught generations of doctors to use ultrasound.
As the founder of AdEchoTech, he has laid the foundations for accessible, human, and thorough tele-ultrasound. His clinical rigour and commitment to patients form the very foundations of the company.

Nicolas Lefebvre

The catalyst for medical innovation

President & CEO

A biomedical engineer by training, and a committed entrepreneur and technology enthusiast, Nicolas co-founded AdEchoTech with his father. He has managed the company for over ten years, and has successfully tackled the many challenges involved in bringing an innovative medical solution to market. To achieve this, he has surrounded himself with a team of experts in various fields.

The story of an innovation designed to give access to healthcare

It all started with an alarming observation: 20 million patients in France and 50 million in the United States live in medical deserts with little or no access to specialists. This realisation was the start of our idea.

2008

Dr Eric Lefebvre, a renowned specialist ultrasound doctor, founds AdEchoTech. The MELODY project is developed with the support of the CNES (the National Centre for Space Studies), the ESA (European Space Agency).

2015

Launch of the first clinical tests of MELODY with several university hospitals, to demonstrate the reliability of remote robotic ultrasound.

2020

European and North American medical certifications for safe marketing are granted (CE MDR marking, FDA, MDSAP).

Today

MELODY is used in France, Canada, the USA, the UK, and Spain, with a growing uptake in hospitals, prisons, and health centres.

And tomorrow....

AdEchoTech continues to innovate to strengthen its position as a global player in tele-ultrasound and to combat medical deserts by facilitating access to care in a sustainable way. R&D remains part of our DNA.

Our vision

With AdEchoTech, distance is no longer a barrier to quick, reliable medical diagnoses. Every patient deserves immediate access to precision ultrasound, wherever they are.

Our commitment

To innovate continuously to guarantee the best possible image quality and real-time remote control
To support healthcare professionals in overcoming technological and organisational barriers
To make a real impact on reducing healthcare costs and optimising medical resources

Our team

Sales & Marketing Team

Éric Barat

Sales Director

With over 25 years of experience in medical technology and surgical robotics, Éric leads AdEchoTech’s commercial strategy with rigour and vision. His expertise in health innovations and his sense of partnership make him an essential driver of the company’s development.

Stéphane

Head of Business Development US

Based in Miami, with more than 25 years of experience in business development and growth strategy in healthcare markets, he supports the development of AdEchoTech in North America, where he works to establish strategic partnerships with medical institutions and healthcare innovation stakeholders.

Sylvain Dobert

Financial Director

With over 20 solid years of experience in management consulting and financial management, he structures and manages the company’s economic resources, supporting its strategic growth.

Corentin Travet

Business Developer France & International

With a dual background in science and sales, Corentin is passionate about spreading innovation. He supports AdEchoTech’s growth on the ground and abroad, creating strong links between our technology and market needs.

Notre équipe Technique

Dr Gwenaël Charron

R&D Director

Gwenaël has a PhD in Applied Sciences in Robotic Tele-Ultrasound. He is responsible for the company’s R&D work, particularly for the design and industrialisation of future generations of our solutions.

Charlie Borgeais

Technical Director

Charlie is an Automated Systems Engineer. After starting his career in aerospace, then in aeronautics, he joined AdEchoTech to organise the after-sales service side of the project, and the technical training of our many global distributors.

Aafaf Marouani

Quality and Regulatory Affairs Director

Aafaf is an engineer specialising in Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices. After starting her career in the pharmaceutical industry, she joined AdEchoTech to organise and manage the company’s Quality System and Regulatory Affairs monitoring to support international development.

Hind Errame

Ingénieure d'application

A biomedical engineer and PhD student in MRI imaging, Hind puts her scientific and human skills to work for users. Curious, thorough and committed, she delivers training and oversees the clinical deployment of our technology with dedication and kindness.

Dr Abdelkrim Belhaoua

Chercheur Expert en IA

A doctor in artificial intelligence, Abdelkrim specialises in interpreting medical images. At the crossroads of research and innovation, he develops advanced algorithms to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and intelligence of our solutions.

Aurélien Michot

Ingénieur expert de projets en santé

Aurélien, a biomedical engineer and innovation expert, excels in coordinating innovative health projects. A pioneer in telemedicine, he has led major clinical trials in France and co-founded an outpatient clinic that provides remote medical care. His career includes key roles in renowned university hospitals.

Marie-Martine Lefebvre

Head of Accounting

A banker by training, Marie Martine has spent over 30 years managing the accounting of various companies in the medical sector. She now oversees AdEchoTech’s daily accounting operations with precision and dedication.

Fanny Bezançon

IA Intern

Fanny is an Artificial Intelligence intern at AdEchoTech and a fifth-year computer science engineering student at Polytech Nantes. She is also pursuing a dual degree with the Master’s program in Signals and Imaging in Biology and Medicine at the University of Rennes.

International certifications and recognition

A technology validated and recognised worldwide.

CE certified according to MDR, FDA, MDSAP: complies with European and North American medical standards

Scientific validation: double-blind clinical studies with over 95% concordance

Global deployment: in over 60 medical facilities in France and internationally