Israeli-Made Augmented Reality System Used Successfully In Surgery  

Israeli startup Beyeonics Surgical says its Maverick augmented reality (AR) system has successfully been used to give surgeons enhanced visual and operational capabilities during neurosurgical and orthopedic procedures. 

The headset and its interface use an AR system initially developed for F35 fighter jet pilots. The system includes a camera mounted on a robotic arm, which feeds to the headset worn by the surgeon a magnified view of the surgical field from a 3-foot range.  

The arm bearing the camera shifts with the head movements of the surgeon, always providing a clear, enhanced view of the surgical field. The surgeon controls the system with hands-free head gestures throughout the procedure.  

“We are excited to bring the advanced technology of the Beyeonics Maverick system to the market,” said the Haifa-based company’s CEO and co-founder Ron Schneider. 

“Neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons can now benefit from increased visual capabilities and augmented data processing power in real-time, creating an enhanced understanding of the complex anatomy encountered in brain and spine surgery,” he said. 

“Pilots have long benefitted from advanced augmented reality displays that reduce mental and physical burden on the user, and we are proud to bring the benefits of this technology to our surgeon partners.”