Osso VR announced today that it launched Osso Health, a medical training app for use on the Apple Vision Pro system. The offering leverages the power of Apple Vision Pro to blend digital content with the physical world. Osso VR aims to bring the operating experience to live through detailed, clinically accurate workflows of common […]
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Osso VR picks new CEO as former leader transitions to new role
Osso VR announced today that it appointed Greg Born as its new CEO as Justin Barad transitions out of the role into a new position. Born’s focus in the corner office centers around driving growth and expansion in the procedural training space. Osso VR develops academic programs with virtual reality (VR) training modules and simulations. […]
The biggest stories from AAOS 2024
Stryker, Smith+Nephew, Osso VR and more made important announcements at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting (AAOS 2024). AAOS 2024, running Feb. 12–16 in San Francisco, was also where a new study raised questions about the benefits of robotic knee surgery. Go to our sibling site Medical Design & Outsourcing to find out […]
Osso VR launches controller-free option for its surgical training VR
Osso VR today announced Hand Control — a controller-free option for its virtual-reality-based surgical training system. The Hand Control feature uses cameras in the headset to track users’ hand and figure movements within virtual reality. It leverages Meta’s latest hand-tracking APIs. According to San Francisco–based Osso VR, Hand Control supports all standard controller interactions. Users […]
Osso VR raises $66M Series C to expand surgical education access
Osso VR announced that it recently raised $66 million in a Series C financing round as it looks to broaden access to surgical education for healthcare professionals. Oak HC/FT led the Series C round, while Signalfire, GSR Ventures, Tiger Global Management and Kaiser Permanente Ventures also participated. San Francisco-based Osso VR said in a news […]
Osso VR raises $27M for its immersive surgical training
Osso VR announced today that it has raised $27 million in a Series B round as it seeks to fuel further growth around its virtual reality surgical training and assessment platform. GSR Ventures led the round, with participation from Signalfire, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, OCA Ventures, Scrum Ventures, Leslie Ventures and Anorak Ventures. San Francisco–based Osso […]
What is the future of medtech in 2018?
Some of the largest medtech companies showed in 2017 that they are ready to grow through embrace the new healthcare ecosystem. Medical device companies are putting greater emphasis on value-based. They’re putting more attention to clinical and economic research and adopting digital products that incorporate machine learning and data integration. Questions, though, still remain as […]
DeviceTalks West: Here are the speakers you’ll see
Hundreds of medical device industry insiders are expected to descend on Orange County, Calif., this month for DeviceTalks West – a premier boutique networking and learning event. From the VP in charge of Medtronic’s neurovascular business to the artificial pancreas pioneer Jeffrey Brewer, here are some of the speakers you’ll meet at DeviceTalks West, Dec. 11–12 […]
These 7 virtual reality companies want to innovate healthcare
Virtual reality is no longer just for pilots to simulate flying – or for more realistic gaming experiences. Virtual reality is helping to shape the healthcare industry by offering immersive programs to help train surgeons and students for a variety of surgical procedures. Surgeons can train for different surgical procedures, and clinicians are also using […]
