Innovation – Realize Medical

A stylus is instrumental for using mixed reality as a clinical tool

The new Logitech MX Ink We’re very excited that Logitech has announced its mixed reality stylus, MX Ink (https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/vr/mx-ink.html), for use with Meta Quest headsets. This device marks the first third party tracked peripheral for Meta devices and will bring valuable precision to mixed reality apps, including those for clinical use. Since before Realize Medical …

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The Era of Spatial Computing in Surgical Planning

Innovation

Surgical planning is a critical aspect of medical practice, determining the success of procedures and the safety of patients. Over the years, technological advancements have transformed the way surgeons approach planning. We are now entering an era where spatial computing and mixed reality technologies provide a complete picture of the surgical landscape. To best understand …

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Using VR to collaborate on 3D anatomical modeling

Educational, Innovation

Creating 3D anatomical models is a necessary first step in the majority of medical 3D printing and digital surgical simulation workflows. In a previous post, we described how anatomical models can be created in virtual reality (VR) using Elucis, and how that platform can make that process easy and fast. We also discussed how a …

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Creating 3D anatomical models from medical images

3D printing, Innovation

Now more than ever, medical 3D printing is being recognized by physicians and hospitals for the added value it brings to personalized patient care. Already, 3D printing is routinely used to address a wide range of abdominal, craniomaxillofacial, cardiac, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, breast and thoracic conditions. And the list of indications for 3D printing are likely …

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The progression of novel technology with a unexpected deviation

Why virtual reality is our ally in the fight against history

Innovation

The ability of VR to create imagined worlds that are unconstrained from physical limitations gives us access to many new opportunities to fight the tyranny of the past.