OnPoint Surgical develops an augmented reality platform that overlays virtual surgical guides onto the physical spine during orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures using see-through optical head-mounted displays. This technology enhances surgical accuracy and improves hand-eye coordination, addressing the challenges of precision in complex spinal surgeries.
Funding
$61M 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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Product
Problem
Spinal surgeries demand high precision, and current methods, including traditional techniques and robotic systems, can be complex, costly, and may not always provide optimal hand-eye coordination for surgeons. Achieving accurate implant placement and alignment remains a significant challenge, potentially impacting patient outcomes.
Solution
OnPoint Surgical offers an augmented reality (AR) platform designed to enhance precision and efficiency in orthopedic and neurosurgical spinal procedures. The system utilizes see-through optical head-mounted displays to overlay virtual surgical guides and virtual spinal implants directly onto the surgeon's visual field. This AR technology aims to improve hand-eye coordination, enabling more accurate implant placement and alignment during surgery. The platform is designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional robotic systems and can also complement next-generation robotic platforms by integrating optics with or without haptics. The technology is applicable to a wide range of spinal procedures, including minimally invasive, robotic, implant, and non-implant surgeries.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes orthopedic and neurosurgeons specializing in spinal procedures, as well as hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
Features
- Augmented reality overlay of virtual surgical guides and spinal implants onto the surgeon's view.
- See-through optical head-mounted displays for real-time visualization.
- Enhanced hand-eye coordination for improved surgical accuracy.
- Applicable to minimally invasive, robotic, implant, and non-implant spinal surgeries.
- Potential for integration with next-generation robotic platforms.