Engineers at RTU MIREA are developing innovative augmented reality (AR) technology that could significantly change the approach to medical operations. The computer program will help doctors better understand the patient’s anatomy and guide them during complex surgical procedures. New software for AR glasses increases the visibility of tissues, vessels, and nerves by projecting important information directly onto the lenses; This is especially useful during complex operations. Medical students will be able to study in a safe environment, which will help them develop their confidence and skills. Scientists have already created the first prototype of the device.
Augmented reality is already being used successfully in medicine. For example, in neurosurgery, AR has increased the safety of operations by reducing navigation errors by 30%. In cardiac surgery, technology has improved stitching accuracy and shortened surgery time by 15%, reducing the risk of post-operative complications. In orthopedics, AR helped reduce the number of reoperations for joint replacement by 20%, while in laparoscopic surgery it increased the accuracy and speed of interventions by 10%.
The prototype of the device was developed based on the Arduino nano microcontroller. As Egor Chistyakov, assistant of the radio-electronic systems department of RTU MIREA, notes, although the concept is still too large for integration into glasses, it already makes it possible to develop software that will help doctors navigate the patient’s anatomy. The device combines anatomical data with the actual operation to create transparent, floating images in the surgeon’s field of view. The system also supports voice commands and gestures to control data and images, including projection of vital signs.
Source: Ferra
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