Apple Vision Pro, in conjunction with visionOS, is paving the way for healthcare app developers to create innovative apps that were previously unimaginable. This groundbreaking technology is reshaping the landscape of health and wellness applications, offering spatial experiences that benefit users both in clinical settings and at home. Today, Apple released an article titled “Apple Vision Pro Brings New Opportunities to Health Application Developers“. The article emphasizes how Apple Vision Pro empowers the medical industry and shows off the visionOS App Store. At the moment, a large number of medical-related apps are already on the app store.
Apple explained how immersive applications that integrate digital content with the physical world can change the training of medical staff, surgical planning, and patient care in clinical and home settings. For example, the myMako app leverages Vision Pro’s 3D capabilities to enhance surgical planning. It also provides surgeons with intuitive and dynamic access to preoperative planning and information. CyranoHealth uses spatial computing technology to provide comprehensive and immersive medical equipment operation training. It aims to help front-line medical staff increase their confidence and reduce anxiety.
Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations said
“We’re thrilled to see the incredible apps that developers across the healthcare community are bringing to Apple Vision Pro…The imagination and drive of our developers, combined with the technical capabilities of visionOS, are igniting new possibilities for physicians, frontline workers, and even students, and we can’t wait to see what’s to come.”
Similarly, Siemens Healthineers’ “Cinematic Reality” application creates realistic, interactive anatomical holograms of the human body to improve medical education and patient consultation experiences. Epic Systems is reimagining patient record management with the Epic Spatial Computing Concept. This enables medical staff to interact with patient data using intuitive gestures and spatial computing technology. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s Xaia app offers a unique approach to mental health support, delivering conversational, AI-driven therapy in a customizable, soothing environment.
Unleashing Spatial Experiences
Apple Vision Pro seamlessly integrates digital content with the physical world, unlocking powerful spatial experiences on an infinite canvas. This unique capability, combined with visionOS, empowers healthcare developers to craft apps that cater to various domains within the healthcare sector, including clinical education, surgical planning, training, medical imaging, and behavioural health.
Robert Cohen, Stryker’s president of Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies said
“The myMako app for Apple Vision Pro allows surgeons the ability to access intricate surgical plan details and insights at their fingertips in a 3D-native, intuitive, and dynamic way. This level of insight — anytime, anywhere — was previously not possible…With Apple Vision Pro, Stryker’s market-leading enabling technologies such as Mako SmartRobotics have the exciting potential to transform the way surgeons think about preoperative planning and the intraoperative experience, all consistent with Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.”
John Brownstein, Ph.D., Boston Children’s chief innovation officer said
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“CyranoHealth utilizes spatial computing to revolutionize the training of healthcare professionals, offering immersive, lifelike simulations to enhance learning and combat burnout. The app represents a significant leap forward in healthcare training, blending technology and medicine to create a future-ready workforce,”
Transformative Healthcare Apps
Numerous apps have already leveraged Apple Vision Pro to enhance healthcare delivery. For instance:
- Surgical Planning and Education: Stryker’s myMako app enables surgeons to visualize and review patients’ surgical plans in an immersive visual experience.
- Cinematic Reality: Siemens Healthineers’ app allows users to view interactive holograms of the human body in their real-world environment.
- Epic Spatial Computing Concept: Epic Systems introduces a spatial computing concept for physicians and clinicians to interact with patient health information in new, immersive ways.
Sumbul Desai, MD, Apple’s vice president of Health said
“At Apple, we believe technology can play an important role in the evolution of healthcare…With the ability to transform a user’s space, display 3D objects at life size, and see all relevant data in one view, the opportunities for health developers to use Apple Vision Pro to help improve procedural planning, education, and outcomes are limitless.”
Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, professor of medicine, director of Health Services Research, and director of the master’s degree program in Health Delivery Science at Cedars-Sinai said
“Apple Vision Pro’s stunning display offers a gateway into a world of immersive, interactive behavioural health support — a quantum leap beyond previous technologies…With Xaia, we leverage every pixel of that remarkable resolution and the full spectrum of vivid colours to craft a form of immersive therapy that’s engaging and deeply personal. With this remarkable device, our team was able to completely reimagine how spatial computing can support behavioural health and overall wellbeing in ways never before possible.”
Productivity and Collaboration
Apple Vision Pro serves as an ideal productivity tool for various tasks. Apps like Box facilitate collaboration and file management in a three-dimensional user interface. Additionally, popular productivity apps such as Microsoft 365, Fantastical, and Numerics optimize the infinite canvas of Apple Vision Pro for seamless daily task management.
Christian Zapf, Siemens Healthineers’ head of Digital & Automation said
“Cinematic Reality gives people the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of photorealistic renderings of the human anatomy…Apple Vision Pro perfectly presents that three-dimensional experience, combined with great flexibility and standalone use. We see great potential for the technology for clinical as well as educational purposes.”
Fun Gaming Experiences
The platform offers engaging gameplay experiences for users of all skill levels. Users can immerse themselves in games that transform their surroundings or play compatible games on a large screen. Apps like Voyager by ForeFlight provide spatial context for air traffic control enthusiasts. Also, CARROT Weather delivers unique 3D weather forecasts.
Learning Through Innovative Apps
Apple Vision Pro enhances learning experiences through apps that offer new ways of interaction. Users can engage with educational content in fun and immersive ways, fostering a dynamic learning environment that transcends traditional methods.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Apple Vision Pro is revolutionizing healthcare app development by providing developers with unprecedented tools. These tools will help them to create impactful and transformative applications. These apps can enhance patient care, medical education, and overall wellness.
