UpSurgeOn develops life-like surgical simulation technologies using mixed reality and augmented reality to enhance psychomotor skills training for surgeons. The platform addresses the global shortage of surgical training resources and high malpractice rates by providing cadaver-free, repeatable practice environments that improve surgical proficiency and patient safety.
Funding
$4.7M 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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Product
Problem
Traditional surgical training methods often rely on limited resources such as cadavers, which are expensive, difficult to acquire, and lack the realism of live tissue. This scarcity restricts opportunities for surgeons to develop and refine essential psychomotor skills, potentially impacting patient safety and surgical outcomes. High malpractice rates and the increasing complexity of surgical procedures further underscore the need for enhanced training solutions.
Solution
UpSurgeOn develops mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) surgical simulation technologies that provide repeatable, cadaver-free practice environments. The platform offers a range of physical and digital training modules, including the Cranial Series, Spine Series, and Skill Series, to enhance psychomotor skills. By combining lifelike simulations with AR/VR, UpSurgeOn enables trainees to expedite mastery, reduce training costs, and improve surgical proficiency. The hybrid simulation technologies break the traditional limits of surgical education, allowing surgeons to prepare and minimize patient risk outcomes.
Target Audience
UpSurgeOn's primary customers include surgical trainees, medical institutions, and MedTech companies seeking advanced simulation technologies to enhance surgical education and training.
Features
- High-fidelity simulation technologies for cranial, spine, and general surgical procedures
- VR/AR modules for mental and hybrid training
- Physical Lab-in-a-Box for manual training
- Literature-based modeling process for realism and accuracy
- Integration with Inovus Medical technologies for general surgery and gynecology
- Mobile apps with exercises and video tutorials for skill development
- Online academy with courses on surgical skills, procedures, and anatomy