Dextrobeam
The Dextrobeam is a highly interactive console that enables collaborative examination of three-dimensional medical imaging data for planning, discussing, or teaching neurosurgical approaches and strategies. The console is designed to work in combination with a 3D stereoscopic display. The console enables two-handed interaction by means of two 6 Degree-of-Freedom motion tracking devices. A set of built-in software tools gives users the ability to manipulate and interact with patients’ imaging data in a natural and intuitive way.
The stereoscopic display displays volumetric 3D medical structures from patients’ multimodality images allowing groups, large and small, to gain a deeper understanding of complex anatomical relationships.
The Dextrobeam was used as a teaching tool at the following congresses and courses:
| Institution | Conference/Event |
| Congress of Neurological Surgeons | Live 3-D Cadaveric Demonstration of Surgical Approaches, CNS 2006 & 2007 |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, St. Louis Hospital | Practical Anatomy & Surgical Education Courses, 2006 and 2007 |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz | Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery courses, 2004-2007 |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute | - Neurosurgical Instructional Course featuring Virtual Reality, 2006-2007 - Virtual Temporal Bone Surgery Training Course 2002, 2001 |
| Dept. Neurosurgery, National University Hospital | Masterclasses in Difficult Neurosurgery course, 2007 |
| School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga | 2007 |
The Dextrobeam was installed at the following institutions:
| Medical/Research Institution | Main Use |
| Neurosurgery & Medical Education | |
| Third Military Medical University | Medical Education |
| Medical Education | |
| Neurosurgery, ENT, Education | |
| Prince of Wales Hospital | Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Education |
The Dextrobeam was developed and commercialized by Volume Interactions Pte Ltd. It received USA FDA 510 - class II clearance, CE Marking - class I, China SFDA Registration - class II and Taiwan Registration - type P .