How AR VR Is Transforming Medical Equipment Manufacturing & The Health Care Ecosystem

Medical equipment manufacturing is a complex and demanding industry that requires high level of precision, quality, and safety. Medical devices, such as surgical instruments, implants, prosthetics, and diagnostic tools, must meet strict regulatory standards and customer expectations. To reduce error rates and increase quality, businesses across the industry are turning to the latest technologies – including Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

AR and VR technology is already being used and significantly improving processes in medical device manufacturing. This blog discusses two major use cases in which AR solutions simplify workflows to reduce human error: medical device assembly and production line changeover.

Medical Device Assembly

Medical device assembly involves assembling various components of a device, such as wires, screws, sensors, and circuits, according to a specific design and procedure. This process can be challenging and time-consuming, especially for complex devices that require multiple steps and tools. Moreover, any mistake or deviation from the standard protocol can compromise the functionality and safety of the device.

AR technology can help medical device assemblers by providing them with real-time guidance and feedback through a wearable device, such as smart glasses or a headset. The AR device can overlay digital instructions, images, videos, or animations on top of the physical components, showing the assembler exactly what to do and how to do it. The AR device can also scan the components and verify that they are correctly aligned, connected, or calibrated.

One can expect VR, AR, MR technologies to deliver a versatile range of services in the field of healthcare industry, AR solution for medical device assembly can reduce errors by up to 90% and increase productivity by around 30%. This technology allows OEMs to use wearable headsets/glasses to provide interactive 3D models of the medical equipment and step-by-step instructions to the assemblers.

Production Line Changeover

Production line changeover is the process of switching from producing one type of product to another on the same production line. This process can be costly and time-consuming, as it involves changing or adjusting the equipment, tools, settings, or materials according to the new product specifications. Moreover, any mistake or inconsistency in the changeover process can result in defects or waste.

AR technology can help production line workers by providing them with visual cues and instructions on how to perform the changeover tasks quickly and accurately. The AR device can display information such as product codes, part numbers, dimensions, tolerances, or quality parameters on the workers’ field of view. The AR device can also scan the equipment and tools and confirm that they are correctly configured or calibrated for the new product.

We can develop AR solution for production line changeover that can reduce downtime by 50% and improve quality by 40%. One can create immersive 3D experiences through platforms like BRAHMARSIVE that can guide the workers through the changeover process using animations, annotations or voice commands.

Benefits of AR VR for Hospitals

AR VR can provide access to 3D anatomical images and models, which can help surgeons to plan and perform operations with more accuracy and efficiency.
AR VR can also provide real-time medical references and information, which can help surgeons to make informed decisions and reduce errors.
AR VR can accelerate surgical operation prep times, by allowing surgeons to study realistic models of patients and access relevant data on one platform.
AR VR can provide low-risk surgical testing environments, by allowing surgeons to simulate and practice procedures before performing them on real patients.
AR VR can reduce surgical equipment and staff costs, by eliminating the need for expensive screens and unnecessary personnel.

AR and VR technology is revolutionizing health care industry and everyone in the healthcare ecosystem is benefitted by this technology. AR VR are technologies that can create immersive and realistic experiences for users. They have the potential to transform health care, delivering new types of treatments and diagnostics, and changing how and where care is delivered. Hospitals are using ARVR for training healthcare professionals (HCPs) and the usage of AR VR has gone beyond training. Currently health care brands are using it for Marketing, Training, Patient care, Blended consultations, Therapeutic treatments, VR based physiotherapy and trauma care. On the other hand medical equipment manufacturing is benefitted by AR VR by enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of various processes.

By using AR and VR solutions, medical equipment manufacturers can reduce costs, errors, waste, and risks while increasing productivity, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage. As AR and VR technology becomes more accessible and affordable, more applications and benefits will emerge for this industry. BRAHMARSIVE aims to democratize AR VR technology by making it more accessible and affordable through its cloud based, no code platform.

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Medical Device Assembly

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Benefits of AR VR for Hospitals

Author

Anup Ghoshal

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