US military doctors may soon be fitted with augmented reality goggles. This would allow them to view videos in the field of procedures they rarely practice, and have a step-by-step guide in real time.
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[EN VIDÉO] Is medicine catching up with science fiction? Some recent developments in medicine may be reminiscent of what one can read or see in science fiction books or films.
Combat medics are essential within the army. They are the first to intervene on the ground to save the lives of wounded soldiers. They must act quickly to increase their patients’ chances of survival. Despite extensive training, they do not have the experience of medical specialists and often do not have time to seek information on an urgent procedure.
The Darpathe research agency american military, intends to help them with augmented reality glasses. Called Magic (Medical Assistance, Guidance, Instruction and Correction), they are developed by the company Raytheon Technologies.
Assistance based on artificial intelligence
The Magic system will integrate a database of 50 different procedures, with 2,500 stereoscopic videos and nearly 50 million images. The glasses will also integrate two cameras associated with a artificial intelligence, able to analyze the doctor’s actions and verify that he is following the steps correctly. The AI will also provide crucial information such as the elapsed time or the dosage recommended.
The glasses can be controlled by voice and will offer automatic assistance thanks to AI. The doctor can choose between the display of information or a voice guidance to avoid cluttering his visual field. However, the Magic system will not be available in the field for a few years. Raytheon Technologies plans to perform its first demonstration of its glasses in 18 months…
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