Foresee-X — Smart AR Surgical Glasses
Medical images in the line of sight
Foresee-X is a medical image display system. It captures the output signal of medical imaging equipment and displays it on a headset worn by the user, who can view the equipment's image and the actual field of vision at the same time.
CE marked · TFDA Class II license MOHW-MD-No. 007801
What it is
What is Foresee-X?
Foresee-X consists of a headset, a control system, a connection system, a monitor, a keyboard and mouse set, a router and other accessories. It captures the output signal of medical imaging equipment and displays it on the headset.
The image goes where the surgeon is already looking
The clip alongside is recorded through the glasses themselves, in a real operating room. The endoscopic view sits as a panel in the upper part of the wearer's vision while their hands stay on the instruments and their eyes stay on the patient. Nothing tethers the surgeon to the equipment across the room, and no monitor has to be positioned for them to see — the display travels with them.
The intended users are surgeons and other medical professionals. Users are trained by an authorized representative of the company before use.
AR imaging in real time
Medical images are displayed directly within the user's line of sight.
Multi-device integration
Compatible with C-arm, ultrasound and endoscope imaging, among others — no equipment has to be replaced.
Recording from the wearer's view
A camera on the headset records from the wearer's point of view.
Lightweight and ergonomic
A lightweight headset designed for comfort and clear visualization.
Why AR
Why choose augmented reality?
Augmented reality changes where surgical information lives. With Foresee-X, live medical imaging is projected into the surgeon's field of view instead of onto a screen they have to turn towards.
Real-time data access, without looking away
In a conventional theater the surgeon repeatedly turns their head to check the external screens carrying the images that matter — X-ray, endoscope, ultrasound. Foresee-X puts those same images in the line of sight.
- Images in the line of sight — the information is displayed where the surgeon is already looking
Heads-up visualization
Essential information is displayed in the line of sight.
Image adjustment
Brightness and contrast of the displayed image can be adjusted.
Multi-device integration
One headset, whatever you are looking through
Foresee-X is a display, not a replacement imaging system. It takes the signal from the equipment already standing in the room and puts it in front of the operator's eyes — which is why the same headset serves endoscopy, fluoroscopy and ultrasound without anything being swapped out.
Connects to what is already in the room
Existing imaging equipment connects to the Foresee-X control unit and its output goes to the headset from there. Nothing is fitted to the imaging device itself, nothing about the way it is used changes, and no external monitor has to be positioned for the surgeon any more.
Up to two imaging sources can be displayed at the same time, with switching between them during the procedure — fluoroscopy and ultrasound in the same case, for example.
Endoscopy
The endoscope view is displayed in the line of sight rather than on a tower across the room.
Ultrasound
The live ultrasound image is shown in the user's field of view. Up to four headsets can be connected to one control system.
Features
System and features
Foresee-X is a surgical visualization tool that displays medical imaging on a headset worn by the user.
Real-time AR imaging, wirelessly
The system is three pieces: the headset, a small body-worn transmitter it plugs into, and a control unit that takes the feed from the imaging equipment and does the processing. The link between the transmitter and the control unit is wireless, so the surgeon carries everything they need and nothing runs back across the sterile field.
Dual-source switching
Up to two imaging sources can be displayed at once, with switching between them during the procedure.
Adjustable display
Color, brightness and contrast are adjustable, so the display can be tuned to the operator's preference and to the lighting of the room they are working in.
Battery
A fully charged connection system operates for approximately 4–6 hours.
Clinical use cases
Where Foresee-X is used
Foresee-X is designed for a wide range of surgeries, including orthopedic, endoscopic, laparoscopic, trauma, cardiology and ENT procedures, and more.
Regulatory status
CE marked and TFDA licensed
Foresee-X carries the CE mark as a Class I device under MDR (EU) 2017/745 and holds a Taiwan TFDA Class II medical device license — Ministry of Health Medical Devices MOHW-MD-No. 007801. Availability and the clearances and licenses that apply vary by country; tell us where you are and we will confirm the position for your market.
Literature
Published literature
The following publications are listed for reference.
- Liao S-C, Shao S-C, Gao S-Y, Lai EC-C. Augmented reality visualization for ultrasound-guided interventions: a pilot randomized crossover trial to assess trainee performance and cognitive load. BMC Medical Education. 2024;24(1):1058. Published 27 September 2024. doi:10.1186/s12909-024-05998-8 (opens in a new tab)
- Liao S-C, Shao S-C, Gao S-Y, Lai EC-C. Augmented reality enhances medical education and improves efficiency. Medical Education. 2024;58(5):586–587. First published 14 February 2024. doi:10.1111/medu.15340 (opens in a new tab)
Interested in Foresee-X?
Tell us what you are looking through
An endoscope, a C-arm or an ultrasound machine — whichever it is, we will show you how Foresee-X connects to it and what the view looks like from inside the headset. Online or in your own operating room or training program.