Machine-Vision Technology
Machine-vision technology is similar to that of self-driving cars. It utilizes special cameras to analyze surface anatomy in just seconds using only visible light. This creates a full-color 3D image reconstruction consisting of hundreds of thousands of data points used for surgical navigation.
Machine-vision technology allows for the fastest image reconstruction for surgical navigation all through the flash of a light.
How Machine-Vison Works
Proprietary machine-vision technology uses structured light during the automated registration process. Using only visible light, a 2D light pattern is projected onto the anatomy. The light pattern reflected from the anatomy’s surface is then digitized using a point cloud with >250,000 data points. The most optimal points are instantly selected and automatically matched with a preoperative CT, creating the 3D image mapping for surgical navigation.
Integrated Surgical Lighthead: Machine-vision technology is perfectly embedded into optimized surgical light as part of the platform, eliminating unnecessary equipment in operative field.
Tool Tracking System: Embedded camera in integrated overhead light that recognizes tracked instruments in relation to surgical anatomy.
Machine-Vision Cameras: Software algorithms instantaneously recreate a 3D image reconstruction that is matched with a preoperative CT with the most optimal points and machine-vision cameras are constantly “looking” for those data points.
FLASH Projection System: Visible light is projected onto the anatomy and a light pattern with over 250,000 data points is reflected from the anatomy’s surface.
Instant FLASH Registration
3D image reconstruction in as low as 30 seconds for a “navigation-on-demand” experience.
Clear Line of Sight
Machine-vision technology is embedded into the overhead surgical light to eliminate all line-of-sight frustrations.
Real-Time Accurate Navigation
Fully reconstructed 3D image provides real-time accuracy for navigating the patient’s anatomy.
Surgeon Controlled
Foot pedal and sterile light handle offer complete surgeon control.
3D Image Reconstruction
See machine-vision technology in action.
Quick Registration on the 7D FLASH Navigation System
FLASH Fix on the 7D FLASH Navigation System
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and FLASH EVD in Action
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