FundamentalVR announced that it released the second version of its surgical training application for the Apple Vision Pro system.
Boston-based FundamentalVR made the update available on the visionOS App Store. It offers a refined immersive environment specifically designed to support hands-on medical training. That includes replicating a real-world cath lab.
The second version of the app continues to explore the potential of spatial computing in medical education. This enables users to gain practical experience with complex medical procedures in an entirely immersive setting. FundamentalVR introduced universal interaction through native gestures and optional haptic feedback, with compatible hardware required. This provides a deeply immersive, tactile learning experience.
Additionally, the updated app enables users to engage in a slice of an ultrasound-guided femoral access procedure. With Apple Vision Pro, it delivers fully immersive visuals, accurate patient anatomy and a functioning ultrasound unit. Users can interact with the simulation using native Vision Pro gestures, while those with supported haptic devices can experience spatial force feedback.
FundamentalVR says the update helps users build a deeper understanding of the procedure, enhancing surgical competency in a controlled, safe environment.
“With this release, we are redefining the future of medical training by making it more accessible and immersive than ever before,” said Richard Vincent, co-founder and CEO of FundamentalVR. “The app allows healthcare professionals to experience a hands-on, gesture-based approach to learning, while those with haptic devices can further immerse themselves with realistic tactile feedback. Our goal remains to push the boundaries of surgical education and help improve patient outcomes by making training more accessible and interactive.”
A number of companies also work with Apple’s VR headset. Karl Storz, Siemens Healthineers and Stryker recently unveiled their own surgical education offerings using the system.
