Computer Vision News 40 AI in the Real World For decades, surgeons have relied on navigation systems to assist them during complex orthopedic procedures. However, these systems were often bulky, expensive, and cumbersome, occupying a substantial operating room (OR) footprint. Now, the status quo is being challenged by the dynamic team at Pixee Medical, who are making realtime surgical navigation systems more affordable, straightforward, futuristic, and less invasive with augmented reality (AR) technology. Knee+ is its AR navigation tool for total knee arthroplasty. “The product itself is AR glasses plus instruments,” Sarah tells us. “That’s all. That’s the solution. It allows the surgeons to be assisted while wearing the glasses for surgery. With compact instruments and a small tray, they’reassisted to put the Sarah Benzouai (left) is the Marketing and Clinical Affairs Director, and Romain Fissette (below) is the Director of Technology and Innovation at Pixee Medical. They speak to us about the startup’s vision for computerassisted orthopedic surgery using augmented reality (AR). Surgical Navigation Solutions Using an Innovative Tracking Tool
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