Project Brief:
Touch Surgery, a global leader in digital surgical education, partnered with EFFE Technology to revolutionize its medical training experience using immersive technologies. The goal was to evolve beyond standard video-based learning and create a VR surgery simulator that delivers hands-on, realistic, and interactive learning for medical professionals.
EFFE Technology specializes in developing AR and VR solutions for web applications and mobile platforms. For this project, we built an advanced VR surgery training experience designed specifically for the client’s web application, ensuring seamless access to immersive training without requiring dedicated VR hardware. This innovation made high-quality surgical training globally accessible through a simple web interface.
Client Requirement:
Touch Surgery required a web-based VR surgery simulator that could:
- Deliver a realistic, step-by-step surgical learning experience.
- Replicate surgical tools and anatomy with medical precision.
- Offer easy access through a web application, with optional VR device support.
- Include analytics for tracking user performance and progress.
- Be scalable for global users including hospitals, universities, and students.
The objective was to enhance their digital platform with a Virtual surgery training module that integrates seamlessly into their existing web ecosystem.
Project Planning, Strategy, and Process:
1. Research and Analysis
EFFE Technology began with deep research into real surgical workflows and training methodologies. Collaborating closely with surgeons and medical educators, we analyzed each step of surgical procedures to ensure accuracy. We also assessed web technologies and VR frameworks to design an experience that performs efficiently within a browser environment.
2. Development of VR Medical Models
Our 3D and medical visualization teams designed ultra-realistic anatomical models and surgical instruments using reference data from CT and MRI scans. Every model was optimized for rendering within a web-based VR surgery simulator, maintaining both detail and performance.
3. Building the Web-Based VR Healthcare Platform
Using Unity WebGL and Unreal Engine, we developed the simulator as an interactive web application that supports both desktop browsers and VR devices. Users could access the VR surgery training module directly from the Touch Surgery website, eliminating the need for high-end installations.
Key features included:
- Real-time surgical procedure simulation.
- Hand-tracking and gesture-based tool control.
- Progress tracking and feedback dashboard.
- Cloud integration for data management and performance analytics.
- Testing and Validation
The Virtual surgery training system underwent multiple validation rounds with medical professionals. Each test cycle focused on user interaction, anatomical accuracy, and browser performance. The feedback helped fine-tune rendering speed, UI flow, and learning efficiency within the web environment.
5. Integration and Implementation
We integrated the VR surgery simulator into the client’s existing web application, ensuring secure data sharing and user management. The simulator operated smoothly across browsers, allowing users to log in, track progress, and continue training anytime, anywhere.
6.Launch and Promotion
The web-based VR surgery training system was launched as a part of Touch Surgery’s upgraded online learning platform. It was presented at global medical technology events and quickly gained adoption among universities and healthcare institutions looking for scalable, remote surgical learning tools.
7.Continuous Improvement
Post-launch, EFFE Technology continues to enhance the simulator by adding new surgical procedures, refining visuals, and optimizing performance for the latest web standards. This ensures the platform remains a benchmark in web-based VR medical training.
Deliverables:
- Fully functional web-based VR surgery simulator
- High-fidelity 3D anatomical and surgical models
- Interactive WebGL-based simulation environment
- Integration with Touch Surgery’s web application
- Real-time data tracking and analytics dashboard
- Cross-platform support (Web + VR devices)
Client Benefits:
- Immersive surgical learning accessible via web browsers
- Enhanced training efficiency and procedural accuracy
- Reduced cost of physical simulation labs
- Scalable access for global medical institutions
- Reinforced Touch Surgery’s leadership in digital healthcare education
