Augmented Reality

Nissan Elimelech, founder of Augmedics, discusses the process of developing augmented reality surgical navigation technology and his next endeavor to develop the first AR glasses specifically for healthcare.

Immersive technologies offer powerful new tools for mental healthcare, but their implementation must be grounded in clinical principles and executed with competence.

Cognixion's CEO and cofounder, Andreas Forsland, discusses the use of augmented reality, AI and brain-computer interface technologies to enable patients with traumatic brain injuries, stroke and ALS to communicate using their eyes.

Dr. Sana Farid, a general surgeon and AI and extended reality strategist based in Bahrain, explains how employing immersive tech can further healthcare in the region and beyond.

Rick Beberman, CEO of Sira Medical, demonstrates his company's VR/AR surgery planning tool, which he says can save up to 20% of operating room time and provide additional revenue opportunities.

Andrew Rebhan, consultant at The Advisory Board, discusses new advances in artificial intelligence, biopsychosocial IT, internet of things, 3D printing, augmented reality and more.

Not only can augmented reality and virtual reality help patients better understand their condition, but the technologies can help train residents in different approaches to surgery, says Tristan van Doormaal, a neurosurgeon at UMC Utrecht in the Netherlands.