FundamentalVR announced today that it teamed up with the American Academy of Opthalmology on virtual reality (VR) medical training. The two combined for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF) Pediatric Ophthalmology VR Simulation Program. They call it a significant step toward revolutionizing pediatric ophthalmic training, according to a news release. Together, FundamentalVR and the Academy […]
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FundamentalVR, Haply Robotics partner on VR for surgical training
FundamentalVR announced that it partnered with Haply Robotics to transform traditional surgical training methods through virtual reality (VR). Haply Robotics develops highly portable, performant and affordable haptic controllers, including the flagship Inverse3 device. Boston-based FundamentalVR said it aims for the partnership to expand its offerings to procedures that require high-fidelity reach. “We are always looking […]
Teleflex partners on VR training for its UroLift 2 system
Teleflex (NYSE:TFX) announced today that it entered into a new agreement with FundamentalVR over integration for medical simulation. Wayne, Pennsylvania-based Teleflex’s agreement with FunamentalVR, a leader in virtual reality (VR) integration for medical simulation, will provide Teleflex with a VR training platform to accelerate the effective use of its UroLift 2 system. UroLift 2, a […]
FundamentalVR expands into ophthalmology
FundamentalVR today announced it is expanding its surgical specialty capabilities to include ophthalmology. The Boston-based company said it will use its HapticVRTM technology architecture, designed to mimic the physical cues of surgical actions, medical tools, and tissue variations, to create data-driven medical educational simulations for ophthalmology as well as orthopedic device and pharmaceutical brands. Get the […]
NuVasive taps Medtronic surgical innovation prez Barry as new CEO | Personnel Moves – October 19, 2018
NuVasive (NSDQ:NUVA) said today it named Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) surgical innovations prez J. Barry as its new CEO, replacing Gregory Lucier, effective November 5. Barry will also join the company’s board of directors, where Lucier will continue to serve as board chair and aid in transition efforts, the San Diego-based company said. NuVasive also said that it promoted current strategy, […]
