Health is standing on the cusp of a revolution, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are at the forefront, transforming everything from surgical training to patient mental health care.
The technologies are not just changing the game; they are redefining the playing field, offering unparalleled precision, immersion and connectivity. This article explores the...
Surgical robotics and mixed reality company Zeta Surgical announced it secured FDA special 510(k) clearance for advanced functionalities and expanded compatibility of its cranial navigation system for neurosurgery.
The mixed-reality navigation system offers surgeons real-time "GPS-like" guidance with millimeter precision.
With a computer vision engine ensuring continuous accuracy despite patient...
U.K.-based immersive technology company FourPlus announced it garnered funding from the U,K.'s national innovation agency, dubbed Innovate UK, to create a mixed reality training platform for pharma companies and the healthcare sector.
FourPlus' immersive technology, including its virtual reality experiences, is used within the life sciences sector for workforce management, 3D asset visualization...
Taiwan National Defense Medical Center (NDMC) has partnered with DeepQ, a healthcare division of technology innovator HTC, to build the largest Mixed Reality (MR) anatomy classroom in Taiwan.MR is the combination of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). Users can switch between real and virtual anatomy classroom environments, depending on the appropriate learning method.
The team at...
In a stage event kicking off Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft pulled back the curtain on revamped versions of its enterprise-focused mixed reality headset and computer vision technology.
Much like its predecessor, the HoloLens 2 headset is a self-contained device that projects messages, icons and other images on a clear glasses-like display. However, the second version of the headset...
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and NHS Foundation Trust will be rolling out HoloLens mixed reality headsets to support its operational theater, according to a recent release from Microsoft.
Alongside the technology company and Black Marble, a software design and consultancy firm, the hospital will be developing an app for the technology to help surgeons better access information about their...
As virtual and augmented reality technologies continue to improve, researchers and entrepreneurs continue to investigate the role these tools may play in healthcare. In an educational session at HIMSS18 in Las Vegas Tuesday, presenters described the technologies’ current roadmap, highlighting persisting roadblocks and novel strategies incorporating other technologies.
After describing the...
