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Augmented reality is helping to advance safety and efficiency in medicine and healthcare, from both the provider and the patient sides. It has already led to changes in areas such as minimally invasive surgery, medical education, diagnostics, medication adherence, and disease detection. One of the biggest breakthroughs provided by new AR applications is their ability to present three-dimensional visualizations using the data from traditional 2D medical imaging technologies like ultrasound, X-ray, and MRI. Learn about some of the latest healthcare AR applications.

As facial identification technologies spread—many people now carry a sophisticated near-infrared (NIR) facial recognition device in their pocket, on their cell phone—the potential uses for these systems is growing. Take a look at current and future facial recognition applications.

With all the places you find digital displays these days, evidence suggests it might not be that hip to be square. Displays that break the mold of the standard rectangular, flat-panel design enable a highly organic integration of display features into shapes and sizes that are a much better fit with their use and environments. Non-rectangular displays are also called freeform displays (sometimes “free form” or “free-form” – pick your poison), denoting their bespoke shapes and alluding to the freedom of design that they offer to device makers.

Augmented reality (AR) may be hot in the marketplace right now, but it’s nothing new in military aircraft. AR and virtual reality (VR) systems are common in the aerospace and defense industries, with applications ranging from manufacuring quality control to training to combat operations. Innovative new systems are integrating AR into the cockpit to enhance pilot awareness and safety.