The supplier of equipment for this type of telemedicine is the Dutch company Holoconnects. The doctor’s hologram appears in a special “window”, which is actually a Holobox device for creating realistic 3D video. The doctor can be miles away from the patient, but he sees everything and fully communicates with the person through facial recognition sensors, video cameras and other equipment.
The hologram creates the impression that there is a living person inside this installation. Currently, Holoboxes are used for pre- and post-operative consultations. In the future, the hospital management plans to use holograms of doctors for treatment appointments.
The Holobox weighs 200 kg and is about 2 meters high. The cost of one installation is $42,000.
Source: Ferra
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