ARL STTC Awards Contract for Holographic and 3D Medical Imaging
ORLANDO, FL – On 08 Aug 2011, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory’s
Simulation and Training Technology Center (ARL STTC) announced a $2.8M
contract award to Information Visualization and Innovative Research (IVIR) Inc.
to investigate the use of holographic and 3D imaging for medical simulation and
training.
The effort will investigate current holographic and 3D technologies and
their potential uses for medical modeling and simulation. Holographic and 3D
displays will provide medical professionals with enhanced visualizations of
human anatomy and physiology usable for education, training and surgical
practice. High fidelity anatomy models will be developed for display within this
effort. These models will be displayed holographically using the DARPA
developed Urban Photonic Sandtable Display, as well as on traditional 3D
televisions.
Additionally, this research will develop a new 3D after action review
capability using a position tracking light detection and ranging system. It will be
evaluated for a number of purposes, including review capability for combat
medics participating in medical training tactical field exercises. The system will
track personnel using the LIDAR system and then have the capability to replay
the exercise in 3D, allowing for additional detail during exercise review. The
Armed Forces Simulation Institute for Medicine has collaborated and funded the
effort with ARL. For this effort, IVIR Inc. has partnered with the University of
Minnesota Medical School, Zebra Imaging, and Bolt, Beranek and Newman
(BBN).
Media Contacts:
Mrs. Michelle Milliner, Office: 407-384-5227 – Cell: 407-247-5639,
michelle.milliner@us.army.mil