VOXEL-MAN medical training simulators are different. They do not require specimens or models, but are based on the latest virtual reality (VR) and robotics technologies to represent patients and instruments in a virtual environment. A VOXEL-MAN surgery simulator or dental simulator offers vital advantages, both in terms of quality and cost of training.
1 Realistic and validated training
VOXEL-MAN simulators present the surgical site with highly realistic visuals, haptics (U.S. Patent No. 8,396,698) and sound. The benefits are confirmed by numerous independent validation studies.
2 Safe training environment
Since everything is represented in a virtual environment, our training simulators are perfectly safe for students, doctors and patients.
3 Non-destructive simulation
No specimens are needed, and no disposable models have to be ordered, stored, and disposed of. There are no related costs, and you never run out of stock.
4 Use at any time
VOXEL-MAN simulators can be used whenever a little time is available. There are no lengthy preparations before the session, and no drilling dust to clean up afterwards. Training is not limited to single course events, but can be continuous over longer periods of time and thus have a greater impact.
5 Training of surgical approaches and manual dexterity
With VOXEL-MAN training simulators, difficult parts of an intervention can be practiced over and over again. The anatomy may be inspected from all sides, and the bone can be removed to see the structures at risk.
Three orthogonal sectional images that permanently follow the position of the instrument provide additional views of the anatomy and can be used to practice working with a surgical navigation system.
6 Reduced costs for surgical training lab
With essential parts of the surgical residency training on the simulator, the wet lab can be considerably smaller.
7 Objective evaluation of training results
VOXEL-MAN simulators provide predefined tasks and an automated surgical skills assessment. Errors such as injuries of nerves and vessels are recorded, and a video recording of the session is available for debriefing. Training results can be monitored and visualized as learning curves for individuals and groups.
As all residents undergo standardized training procedures, results are comparable – on a local, national or even international level.
8 Natural variability and pathologies
VOXEL-MAN simulators provide a set of predefined training cases that represent natural variability and typical pathologies.
9 Authoring of training cases and tasks
But you are not limited to predefined training cases. With the VOXEL-MAN My Cases module, you can import interesting patient cases from CT and make them available as training cases in the simulator.
In addition, you can create your own tasks for each case (predefined or imported), which appear and can be used just like the built-in tasks – and even provide an automatic skills assessment.
10 Intraoperative 3D printing
With the VOXEL-MAN 3D Printing module, you can create unique 3D models of your virtual patients – at any stage of the intervention.
11 One platform
All VOXEL-MAN simulators are based on a common hardware platform so that different simulators can be installed on one device. This makes them particularly well suited for medical simulation centers.
12 Standard components
We use only industry standard components from leading suppliers.