The story behind
InBody
InBody, a global pioneer in
body composition analysis.
InBody was founded on the belief that true health insights should not be based on estimates. In the early 1990s, our founder, Dr. Kichul Cha, recognized that existing body composition analysis methods were inaccurate and did little to help professionals make a real difference in people’s health. Driven by his passion for precision and his engineering expertise, he began developing a new solution: a device that delivers reliable, practical data professionals can truly trust.
In 1996, this vision became reality with the launch of the first InBody device in Seoul, South Korea. Over the past 30 years, InBody has grown from a small biotech start-up into a global leader whose technology is now used by medical professionals, fitness experts, and researchers in more than 80 countries to make better-informed decisions and achieve better outcomes every day.
What has not changed over three decades is our commitment to clarity, accuracy, and sustainable progress. At InBody, we believe that when professionals have the right insights, they can change lives, one test at a time.
InBody, a global pioneer in
body composition analysis.
InBody was founded on the belief that true health insights should not be based on estimates. In the early 1990s, our founder, Dr. Kichul Cha, recognized that existing body composition analysis methods were inaccurate and did little to help professionals make a real difference in people’s health. Driven by his passion for precision and his engineering expertise, he began developing a new solution: a device that delivers reliable, practical data professionals can truly trust.
In 1996, this vision became reality with the launch of the first InBody device in Seoul, South Korea. Over the past 30 years, InBody has grown from a small biotech start-up into a global leader whose technology is now used by medical professionals, fitness experts, and researchers in more than 80 countries to make better-informed decisions and achieve better outcomes every day.
What has not changed over three decades is our commitment to clarity, accuracy, and sustainable progress. At InBody, we believe that when professionals have the right insights, they can change lives, one test at a time.
Vision
Our vision is to give everyone simple access to measuring and understanding their body composition as a foundation for a healthy lifestyle. This should be available not only in hospitals and fitness centres, but just as naturally at home and in the workplace.
Mission
Our mission is to provide biomedical technologies that simplify the understanding of health and well-being.
Company values
Knowledge
Focusing only on weight loss is not enough. We talk less about BMI and weight loss and instead educate people about the importance of fat loss and muscle gain.
Motivation
Making healthy choices is hard enough. With our help, organizations can motivate their own clients to change their lifestyle and become healthier and happier.
Application
The InBody Result Sheet was designed specifically to show, based on your results, which diet and exercise approaches are right for you. Our advanced technology takes the guesswork out of the process.
Innovation
We continuously strive to improve and create a better world for current and future generations. With every new product, we look toward the future.
CEO
Dr. Kichul Cha:
“Since InBody was founded in 1996, we have strived to act as an outstanding company of the 21st century by fulfilling our corporate mission: contributing to society through world-leading technology. We will continue to support society’s growth with high-value products and services, take on every challenge, and meet your expectations with a deep sense of responsibility. InBody continues to grow day by day, not by seeking one great success at once, but by continuously building small successes. InBody is committed to inspiring and guiding people toward healthier lives. In the future, we will remain true to our motto, ‘Makes Life better,’ while standing firmly by our guiding principles of passion, effort, and innovation.”
30 Jahre Progress in health measurement
Early 1990s
Dr. Kichul Cha recognized that current BIA devices were inaccurate, making them unusable for the medical industry.
1996
InBody was founded in South Korea. Its products feature Direct Segmental Multi-Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (DSM-BIA) and an 8-point tactile electrode system to measure a person's body composition without the use of empirical data.
2000
InBody established its first overseas subsidiary in Beverly Hills, California. The same year, it also established its second overseas subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan.
InBody technology is FDA-approved, and its results have been validated by research.
2008 - 2011
PAPS (Physical Activity Promotion System) was introduced by the South Korean Ministry of Education.
During this period, more than 3,200 InBody products were installed in elementary and middle schools.
2013
The InBody 570, which can measure segmental fat analysis, including visceral fat content, was released.
2014
The InBody 770, a new research-grade body composition analyzer, was introduced and the InBody 570 won the Red Dot Design Award.
2015
The iF DESIGN AWARD was presented to the InBody 770.
InBody received the 2015 Foreign Direct Investment Award from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce during World Trade Week.
InBody BAND and InLab won the CES 2015 Innovation Award for wearable technologies.
InBody has unveiled the InBody BAND, the world's first wearable body composition device.
2016
InBody expanded its operations to the global market.
This year saw the establishment of InBody Europe, InBody Asia, and InBody India.
InBody also launched LookinBody Web, a
cloud-based data software.
2017
InBody Mexico was founded.
InBody contributes to the global medical industry through seven international subsidiaries
2021
InBody presents the New Standard of Innovation, the InBody970 and BWA2.0.
Worldwide Network
Als globales Company ist InBody in mehr als 80 Ländern vertreten und exportiert in rund 100 Länder. Neben dem Hauptsitz InBody Co., Ltd. in Südkorea verfügt InBody über Tochtergesellschaften und Niederlassungen in den USA, Europa, Mexiko, China, Japan, Indien und Malaysia.
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