- In May 2024, FundamentalVR launched AI-powered features within its Fundamental Surgery VR platform, aimed at enhancing surgical training outcomes. These features use haptic and visual data to provide predictive assessments of surgical skill with 98.5% accuracy. This advancement highlights FundamentalVR’s commitment to improving simulation-based medical training through advanced analytics
- In April 2024, Pixee Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AR-based surgical navigation system tailored for ambulatory surgery centers. This regulatory milestone accelerates the adoption of augmented reality in orthopedic and minimally invasive procedures, marking a significant step in AR-assisted surgery
- In February 2024, MIT.nano and EDUCSIM introduced a transcontinental avatar-based VR system for real-time remote surgical training. In a pilot, a neurosurgeon from Boston Children’s Hospital guided medical trainees in Brazil through an infant brain surgery simulation, showcasing the transformative power of immersive learning
- In February 2024, Osso VR unveiled a new hand-tracking control feature that enables controller-free surgical simulations. This upgrade enhances realism and accessibility, particularly for surgeons training in complex orthopedic and laparoscopic procedures
- In April 2025, Proprio, a leader in digital surgery, received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-enabled surgical navigation system. This is the first system of its kind to integrate AI-driven real-time visualization, aiming to improve precision in spinal and cranial surgeries.
