Philips showcases unique augmented reality concept for image-guided minimally invasive therapies developed with Microsoft
24 Febrero 2019 - 11:45AM
Philips showcases unique augmented reality concept for image-guided
minimally invasive therapies developed with Microsoft
February 24, 2019
Companies collaborate to combine Philips’ industry-leading
Azurion image-guided therapy platform with Microsoft HoloLens 2
mixed reality computing platform as a concept for the operating
room of the future
Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Barcelona, Spain
– At the MWC Barcelona, one of the largest mobile events
in the world, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader
in health technology today unveiled a unique mixed reality concept
developed together with Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) for the
operating room of the future. Based on the state-of-the-art
technologies of Philips’ industry-leading Azurion image-guided
therapy platform and Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 holographic computing
platform, the companies will showcase novel augmented reality
applications for image-guided minimally invasive therapies.
In contrast to open surgery, minimally invasive therapies only
require a small incision. Dedicated instruments such as catheters
are inserted through the incision and guided to the treatment area,
which can include the heart, blood vessels, brain, liver and other
major organs. During minimally invasive procedures physicians
cannot directly see and touch the treatment area. Instead they rely
on advanced medical imaging technologies such as ultra-low dose
X-ray imaging and ultrasound, as well as other navigation
technologies, to see inside the patient and guide their actions.
Philips is a leading provider of high tech interventional suites
and hybrid operating rooms for such procedures.
The Philips and Microsoft augmented reality concept, built for
HoloLens 2, brings live imaging and other sources of vital data
currently displayed on large 2D screens into a 3D holographic
augmented reality environment that can be ergonomically, easily and
intuitively controlled by the physician. The concept is being used
to gather further clinical insights to support the development of
future commercially-available augmented reality solutions for use
in image-guided procedures.
“The transition from open surgery to image-guided procedures has
driven a seismic shift in improving patient outcomes and reducing
costs – not least by dramatically reducing the length of time a
patient stays in a hospital after their procedure,” said Atul
Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Image Guided Therapy at
Philips and a practicing interventional and diagnostic radiologist.
“On our Azurion platform we seamlessly integrate a range of data
sources in a way that’s intuitive to understand and control. By
collaborating with Microsoft and HoloLens 2 we can take it to the
next level, immersing the physician in a tailored augmented reality
environment. This concept allows me to see the real world
superimposed with the live data and 3D medical imagery needed to
guide our precision therapy, and importantly also lets me control
Azurion with voice recognition, eye tracking and advanced gestures.
It’s all about keeping our focus on the patient.”
“Mixed reality is giving people new ways to interact with the
digital and physical world, bringing the benefits of the digital
revolution to entirely new experiences across the globe,” said Alex
Kipman, Technical Fellow, AI and Mixed Reality at Microsoft. “I am
thrilled to see companies in a broad range of industries achieve
more using the products that we build with our partners and
ecosystem. Mixed reality holds great potential in healthcare, and
our collaboration with Philips shows how that potential is already
beginning to be realized.”
Microsoft unveiled HoloLens 2 on 24 February at MWC Barcelona.
HoloLens is a self-contained holographic computer that enables
hands-free, heads-up interaction with 3-dimensional digital
objects. HoloLens 2 builds on the breakthrough technology of
HoloLens and is even more immersive, more comfortable and delivers
more value right out of the box.Complemented by existing and new
Azure cloud services, and with built-in AI, HoloLens 2 is the
ultimate intelligent edge device.
Since its global launch in February 2017, over half a million
patients have been treated in more than 80 countries using the
Azurion platform, which is powered by Philips’ proprietary
ConnectOS and combines technical innovations in both software and
hardware. ConnectOS allows the integration of advanced digital
innovations on the Azurion platform. Philips previously announced
that it is developing an augmented reality solution for spine,
cranial and trauma procedures.
Innovation is core to Philips’ growth strategy in health
technology, and the company spends approximately EUR 1.8 billion
annually on R&D. In recent years Philips has significantly
stepped up its activities in software, adaptive intelligence and
data science. Today, around one in every two of Philips’ R&D
professionals is active in this field. Philips has successfully
developed the Philips HealthSuite Platforms, a common digital
framework that connects consumers, patients and healthcare
providers in a cloud-based connected health ecosystem of devices,
apps and tools.
For further information, please contact:
Joost MalthaPhilips Group Press OfficeTel: +31 6 10 55
8116Email: joost.maltha@philips.comTwitter: @JoostMaltha
Fabienne van der FeerPhilips Image Guided TherapyTel: +31 622
698 001Email: fabienne.van.der.feer@philips.com
Twitter: @FC_Feer
About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people's health and
enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy
living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care.
Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and
consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in
the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging,
image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as
well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2018
sales of EUR 18.1 billion and employs approximately 77,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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