FundamentalVR, a global leader in immersive surgical training, has made significant advancements in its Fundamental Surgery platform by integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. These enhancements aim to drive predictive insights, improve surgical proficiency, and accelerate the acquisition of skills, ultimately fostering advancements in surgical training and beyond.
By harnessing the power of AI, FundamentalVR’s real-time data assessments can now predict surgical behaviour and performance with unprecedented accuracy. Using AI algorithms, the platform tracks and analyses user gestures through telemetry data, achieving an impressive predictive accuracy rate of up to 98.5%. This capability enables medical device companies and educators to make more informed decisions regarding product design, training efficacy, and user skill levels. The ultimate goal is to enhance surgical techniques and improve patient outcomes.
According to Richard Vincent, Co-Founder and CEO at FundamentalVR, their AI-driven approach marks a transformative shift in surgical training. By providing real-time insights and personalised guidance, the Fundamental Surgery platform is revolutionising how surgeons acquire and refine their skills, leading to safer and more effective patient care.
The platform’s AI capabilities go beyond performance prediction to offer expert guidance throughout the virtual reality (VR) experience. Advanced machine learning (ML) models calculate users’ risk levels of harming patients in real-time, allowing for immediate intervention and correction during training. This proactive approach ensures a safer training environment, which ultimately leads to better training results.
FundamentalVR’s ability to rapidly evolve designs and leverage data with each iteration is driving innovation in both training simulations and product designs. This approach results in continuously improved training experiences and better products, furthering the advancement of surgical proficiency and patient outcomes. Vicky Smalley, Chief Technology Officer at FundamentalVR, notes that their AI Tutor empowers learners by providing intuitive mentoring, driven by an expert knowledge base. This includes navigation and interaction cues within the simulation, focusing on learner autonomy and personalised, adaptive learning support to cultivate user engagement and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
FundamentalVR remains committed to advancing surgical training and elevating performance standards globally. The company has been selected as a partner or accredited by leading institutions such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Royal College of Surgeons of England, continuing to lead the industry in digital surgery training.
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