Becker's Healthcare January 24, 2024
A Maine surgeon says the new Apple mixed reality headset could give physicians “superpowers,” while Apple executives envision healthcare as a key use area for the new device.
The Apple VisionPro, the company’s first major project launch in years, is set to be released Feb. 2. Its deployment for surgeries has long been rumored.
“Oftentimes, surgeons struggle to look at displays during procedures, where information is spread out,” said Mike Rockwell, vice president in charge of the device, in a video sent to employees reported on Jan. 18 by Bloomberg. “Apple Vision Pro could bring all of that together and hopefully improve patient outcomes.”
Some health systems and physicians are already...