Our Technology

Many customers say that the feel of our surgical simulations is “Remarkable,” “Realistic,” and “Far superior” to any other surgical simulator. Others say that our images are more realistic.  How do we do it?

It’s Our Technology

TouchSense® haptics technology for tactile realism:   

• Algorithms control software and mechanical components in providing authentic physics-based interaction 

• Photo realistic 3D interactive graphics based on real patient data support procedural based training

• Interactive graphics allow the user to see multiple views, rotate images, and use transparencies to visualize and understand the relationships between the hidden structures

It’s Our Heritage

Our roots go back to 1987. Since then, we’ve amassed over 700 issued or pending patents for technologies that bring tactile, audio, and visual realism, not only to medical VR training, but to a host of applications across several industries. Specifically, the value of this breadth and depth for medical training results in multidisciplinary educational platforms that provide cost-effective training tools for our customers. These tools:

• Realistically simulate medical procedures and include  didactics,  realistic tools, reactive anatomy, and physiological response and diagnostic displays
• Create engaging and  authentic training experiences

And we’re not stopping there.

It’s Our People and Our Innovation

We have over 100 combined years of experience in medical simulation technology. Our research and development team consists of scientists who shaped the mathematics behind the science of simulation.  Our experience in areas such as entertainment software, which has driven the fidelity of visual simulation in all applications, is invaluable. By hiring amazing and talented people, by collaborating to meet a wide range of customers’ needs, and by continuing to research and develop our ideas, we’re improving our capabilities, our ability to invent.

Our commitment is to continue leading the medical simulation industry by incorporating synergistic technology from our Touch business line and adding to our patent portfolio with new, unique technology.  We will continue to deliver new products to improve medical training and education as well as the digital user experience for products in key markets around the world.