Osso VR releases first NAVIO VR training module

Osso VR, announced a first-of-its-kind VR training module for Smith & Nephew’s NAVIO Surgical System, being demonstrated at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2019 Annual Meeting from March 12-16.

Handheld robotics and virtual reality are emergingtechnologies in medicine leading to rapidly advancing changes in areas, such assurgery, to provide repeatable and efficient high quality outcomes. Osso VR’scustom virtual training module for the NAVIO Surgical System, the only roboticsplatform with handheld technology, is the first application of this type ofimmersive coaching for a robotics-assisted device.

“NAVIO is a natural fit for virtual training and assessmentas it involves robotics-assisted surgical steps coupled with a novel softwareinterface, and Osso VR has demonstrated success instilling confidence in thetechnology of similar procedures.  As thistechnology becomes increasingly powerful and pervasive, we plan to continue tosupport its growth through a growing curriculum of virtual training.  Smith & Nephew is the perfect partner forthis groundbreaking approach given their dedication towards innovation andhelping patients live life unlimited,” said Justin Barad, MD and CEO of OssoVR.

Osso VR’s training platform is designed for surgeons, salesteams and other trainees to address new techniques and increase confidencethrough learning for new medical devices. The technology provides realistic,haptic-enhanced interactions in an immersive training environment. Thecompany’s surgical training technology provides on-demand, educationalexperiences that are effective, repeatable and measurable to help the surgeonreach proficiency with the device.