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Interactive VR tool for drug design against COVID-19

Scientists have demonstrated a VR technique which should help in developing drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus – and enable researchers to share models and collaborate in new ways.

Using robotic assistance to make colonoscopy easier

Scientists have made a breakthrough in their work to develop semi-autonomous colonoscopy, using a robot to guide a medical device into the body.

Algorithm could unleash the power of quantum computers

A new algorithm that fast forwards simulations could bring greater use ability to current and near-term quantum computers.

3D-printed parts could make ventilators safer

Researchers at Duke University have engineered a workaround to make ventilators safer and more efficient when splitting them between patients.

Augmented Reality in the OR: matching man and machine

One of the crucial future technologies in surgery is Augmented Reality. Most experts agree that AR will increase safety and efficiency, improve surgical training and decrease costs.

Using bioprinting and computer modeling to examine cancer spread

Scientists have paired 3D-printed, living human brain vasculature with advanced computational flow simulations to better understand tumor cell attachment to blood vessels.

AI with 'imagination' could help doctors with diagnosis

This is the first known time that AI has used causation instead of correlations to support doctors with diagnosis in simulated cases.

Using 3D printing to study common heart defect

Researchers have combined machine learning, 3D printing and high performance computing simulations to accurately model blood flow in the aorta.

AR telemedicine effective for battlefield

A study shows medics successfully performing surgery in life-like simulations of these war zones by receiving guidance from surgeons through an AR headset.

Wearable haptics make virtual objects feel real

Researchers have created soft actuators that can simulate the feeling of touching a virtual object with your fingers.

Biohybrid model recreates respiration mechanics

Using soft robotic materials, scientists created a high-fidelity respiratory simulator that represents the interplay between between the diaphragm, abdomen and lungs.

Virtual reality simulation improves cardiovascular interventions

Engineers are developing a massive fluid dynamics simulator that can model blood flow through the full human arterial system at subcellular resolution.

VR and lightweight robot simulate hip replacement

Researchers have developed a HIPS, the worldwide first Virtual Reality training simulator for hip replacement surgery.

3D printed airway stents approved by FDA

The patient-specific stents developed at Cleveland Clinic are designed using CT scans and proprietary 3D visualization software.

VR could help flu vaccination rates

Using a virtual reality simulation to show how flu spreads and its impact on others could be a way to encourage more people to get a flu vaccination.

Endoscopic prostate surgery performed on human-like phantom

Scientists have made a decisive contribution to improving complex surgical training by developing a very realistic prostate phantom.

Kirigami inspires new method for wearable sensors

Researchers have developed a method of adopting kirigami architectures to help materials become more strain tolerant and more adaptable to movement.

VR surgery simulators are key to assessment of trainees

Machine learning-guided virtual reality simulators can help neurosurgeons develop the skills they need before they step in the operating room.

Eye surgery: Gaining insights through AR

Eye surgery is a delicate and precise process. A new simulation platform based on augmented reality allows surgeons to practice surgical procedures on a virtual model in three dimensions.

Virtual reality could improve your balance

VR could become an efficient tool for older people with balance problems or for rehabilitation following injuries or illness that affect balance and movement.

Fundamental Surgery integrates HaptX Glove into platform

With the integration of HaptX Gloves, FundamentalVR demonstrates the ability to integrate its Surgical Haptic Intelligence Engine with third-party devices.

SimVis allows patients to experience vision improvement before surgery

Thanks to a new wearable visual simulator, patients will be able to experience how their vision will improve after cataract surgery, just before surgery.

A robot helper to understand human movement

Researchers have created a new robot controller using game theory, allowing the robot to learn when to assist a human.

See, feel, train – virtual surgical simulator introduced

“HandsOn.surgery", the prototype of a virtual surgery trainer helps surgeons prepare for individual patient cases prior to surgery, and enables them to practice the surgery.

Digital cadavers transform medical education

Seemingly out of science fiction, the virtual dissection table brings the future of gross anatomy and clinical science education to real life.

Canada’s first VR medical training centre

Queen’s University has partnered with virtual reality innovators SimforHealth and HTC VIVE to build Canada’s first medical virtual reality training centre.

3D virtual simulations of irregular heartbeats

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have successfully performed 3D personalized virtual simulations of the heart.

Using VR to study the neuroscience of hearing

Cool tools for scientists: Researchers view cells for hearing in 3D using virtual reality

HAL – the humanoid pediatric patient simulator

Gaumard Scientific has created Pediatric HAL - a humanoid that realistically reproduces human body functions and reactions.

Using virtual reality to design new drugs

Scientists have developed new virtual reality cloud-based tools to help academics and industry progress new drugs, materials and boost the teaching of chemistry.

Kickballs, chicken and 3D models help prepare for fetal surgeries

By combining high-tech 3D printing technology with kickball and pieces of chicken breast, surgeons have devised an innovative way to “rehearse” complex minimally invasive fetal surgeries.

3D printed models improve medical student training

Less expensive and more realistic 3D models of blood vessels may offer alternative to the commercial standard.

AR lets doctors see under patients’ skin

Augmented reality system, called ProjectDR, lets clinicians see patients’ internal anatomy displayed right on the body.