VR & Robotics Could Be The Future Of Medical Training

FundamentalVR and Haply Robotics have partnered to bring more realistic virtual reality (VR) surgical simulations to the medical industry. The partnership aims to provide effective surgical training that is cheaper and can be conducted remotely using haptic technology. FundamentalVR's immersive training platform, Fundamental Surgery, uses VR technology and haptic feedback to simulate real-life medical procedures. The partnership with Haply Robotics will bring more advanced haptic technology, including its portable Inverse3 device, to the platform. The use of haptic technology mimics physical touch, providing a more realistic experience for medical students and professional surgeons alike.
FundamentalVR's strategy is to create a hardware-agnostic open platform that can provide a complete high-fidelity simulation solution for the medical industry. The addition of Haply Robotics' haptic devices will enhance FundamentalVR's developed virtual environment and medical training scenarios. Colin Gallacher, President and Co-Founder of Haply Robotics, said that they were excited to support FundamentalVR's rapidly growing business strategy by providing an integral component to their platform.
The use of immersive technologies like VR and augmented reality (AR) in the medical industry has been gaining traction in recent years. The technology has been used in AR-assisted surgeries, VR sedation, and now, immersive surgical training simulations. With the addition of more advanced haptic technology, medical professionals can experience a more realistic simulation, leading to better product adoption and improved skills transfer capabilities. Overall, the partnership between FundamentalVR and Haply Robotics is a significant step towards the future of medical training.