Holographic glasses used for complex surgery

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Голографические очки применили для проведения сложной хирургической операцииDoctors from Imperial College London used it during complex reconstructive plastic surgery.

Experts believe that the use of augmented reality technologies will change the game. Including medicine and surgery. Last year the clinic name Gregorio in Madrid together with the Spanish company Exovite launched a project on using technology Microsoft HoloLens in surgery.

Reportedly, it is possible to view three-dimensional CT scan during the operation. This technology allows you to see the exact location of blood vessels, bones and muscles of the patient, which greatly simplifies the operations for fractures and reduces overall risks.

Typically, surgeons use a handheld ultrasound scanner for such a task, but it is difficult and does not give accurate information about how exactly are the blood vessels under the skin.

However, the “holographic glasses” will help not only in medicine. Recently the company announced the release of the HoloLens into new markets — Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. Also the novelty can be rented that is appropriate, if you remember the price of $3000 per unit. In addition, the company introduced a turnkey solution for work in a hardhat. It turned out such a competitor headset HMT-1 from RealWear.

This option is intended for use on construction sites, marine sites and mining companies. Microsoft and from Trimble has developed a special solution approved by the American national standards Institute (American national standards institute — ANSI). The device has full corporate guarantee, and will be available by spring this year.

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