Surgical Assist

Operating on the battlefield is fraught with peril, especially for risky and complex procedures. And sometimes physicians in remote setting just don't have the expertise to handle certain emergencies. A new augmented reality system from Purdue and Indiana universities will help specialists share their expertise and guidance from a distance. Called the System for Telementoring with Augmented Reality (STAR), it includes a transparent, moveable display that captures images of the surgical field in real time. Looking at the same visuals makes it easier for remote surgeons to accurately direct others doing a procedure, either verbally or with written notes on the display.

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