Ignis develops electromagnetic tracking systems for precise, real-time instrument localization in medical and industrial applications. Their technology enables accurate navigation and positioning of tools within a defined field, enhancing procedural safety and efficiency.
Funding
$5.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Minimally invasive medical procedures require precise tracking of clinical tools and instruments, but existing wired electromagnetic (EM) tracking systems can be cumbersome, limit maneuverability, and increase design complexity for instrument manufacturers. Current EM sensor technology often relies on multiple sensors to calculate 6 degrees of freedom, adding unnecessary calculations.
Solution
FreeNav provides a wireless EM tracking solution designed to simplify and standardize position tracking of procedural instrumentation for medical applications. Their modular system uses a flexible EM field generator to transmit real-time location and orientation data of sensors within the tracked field area. Tiny wireless tags embedded within or attached to surgical or diagnostic instruments are tracked in six degrees of freedom, eliminating the need for complex calculations. The position data is then processed through a data interface that integrates with existing navigation systems, enhancing surgical navigation by tracking instrument movement and position, as well as patient anatomy.
Target Audience
The primary customers are medical device manufacturers who need to equip clinical users with trackable tools for minimally invasive procedures, as well as clinicians seeking enhanced navigation during such procedures.
Features
- Wireless EM sensors embedded within instruments for untethered operation
- EM Field Generator with a flexible form factor for placement on patient table or other flat surface
- Position-tracking Data Interface processes position and orientation data for integration with existing navigation systems
- 6 degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) tracking of sensors for precise position and orientation data
- Miniaturized wireless tracking capabilities
- Patented technologies lessen the effects of active and passive interference sources