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Holographic Hospital Design

This Operating Room Design Software Uses Augmented Reality Holograms

— March 11, 2017 — Lifestyle
Thanks to holographic augmented reality technology, operating room design can be made more efficient. Medical equipment company Stryker is using open source API and Microsoft HoloLens to quickly redesign operating rooms via AR holograms.

The operating room design software from Stryker makes it easier for groups to collaborate on design. AR headsets give the medical technology specialists a virtual view of the operating theater they're working on, which can be manipulated with gestures and devices. You can also zoom in and walk around the model to ensure everything is ergonomic.

Augmented reality has already been used for medical and design purposes, but this example shows how the two can be merged to improve health care.
Trend Themes
1. Ar-based Operating Room Design - The use of AR headsets and holographic technology in redesigning operating rooms presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical technology and healthcare sectors to revolutionize operating room design.
2. Collaborative Holographic Design - Collaborative design software combined with holographic technology offers a unique opportunity for businesses in the design and architecture industries to improve the efficiency and accuracy of project collaboration.
3. Ergonomic Design Optimization - The ability to zoom in, walk around, and manipulate holographic models offers opportunities for businesses in the ergonomics and usability industries to optimize product and design efficiencies.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Technology - The incorporation of AR headsets and holographic technology in operating room design presents opportunities for businesses in the medical technology industry to optimize product and design efficiencies.
2. Healthcare - Implementing AR technology in operating rooms can help improve patient outcomes and presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry to revolutionize surgical settings.
3. Design and Architecture - AR-based collaborative design software can improve the efficiency and accuracy of project collaboration and offers opportunities for businesses in the design and architecture industries to optimize product and design efficiencies.
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