Augmented Reality-Based Remote Assistance and Training

Overview

ASTRI has developed an AI and AR-based wound care system. The system automates wound measurement and classification, while also supporting remote guidance from nursing specialists or live demonstrations of on-site procedures. This system ultimately enhances the quality of care and work efficiency for on-site nursing staff.

  • Augmented Reality-Based Remote Assistance and Training 0
Technical name of innovation
Using augmented reality and medical image analysis technology to assist professionals in wound care management.
Research completion
2023
Commercialisation opportunities
IP licensing, Technology co-development
Problem addressed
  • There is a significant shortage of professional wound care specialists
  • Manual wound assessment is challenging and results are inconsistent
  • There is a lack of professional training channels
Innovation
  • Advanced Augmented Reality (AR) remote assistance
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis for wound care management
  • 3D vision algorithms for wound measurement
Key impact
  • Standardized wound management guidelines
  • Time and labor savings in wound care
  • Cultivating wound care professionals through technology
Application

AI Assistance

  • Inspect wound images, perform wound measurement and analysis

Augmented Reality

  • Remote guidance and remote teaching
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).

Committed to bringing high impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.

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