Thyng introduces MedMirror virtual body tracking technology – Med-Tech Innovation

Thyng LLC announces the launch of MedMirror, a freestanding display that uses advanced 3D body tracking to create a patient experience and enhances the digital care journey. These interactive experiences help educate and create positive healthcare outcomes for patients of all ages. 

MedMirror is an experience that creates a category of Medical Visualisation – one that interactively puts patients at the centre of their healthcare experience by utilising them as the canvas. It can include everything from anatomical visualisation to interacting with a favourite character – creating a unique environment that educates, inspires, and uplifts everyone from children to adults.

The goals of the MedMirror are twofold, to educate patients through an engaging visual medium, and to provide inspirational uplifting experiences. MedMirror puts patients front and centre, using their body as a canvas to showcase the spatial relationship of body systems and medical conditions. One experience allows patients to stand in front of the MedMirror and view 3D anatomies digitally overlaid onto their body to better understand a medical condition, effectively allowing patients to virtually “see” inside of their own bodies. Another experience allows paediatric patients to become a favourite superhero and reduce the stress and anxiety that often comes along with a hospital stay.

“MedMirror creates a new level of understanding and inspiration within patients”, said Ed LaHood, CEO of Thyng. “Allowing for better education, and creating an environment where their spirit is uplifted.”

“Patient education is crucial. Engaging with innovative digital tools like MedMirror improves ourinteractions.” said Dr. Jonathan Morris, neuroradiologist and medical director of Advanced Biomedical Visualisation and Experiential Learning at Mayo Clinic. “Not only does it educate but can reduce anxiety in the paediatric age group who are in an unfamiliar place.”

The opportunities for both children and adults to learn about their bodies, and to be inspired and uplifted, are plentiful:

• Learn the parts of your body (anatomy)

• Learn about how your body works (circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system)

• Learn about general conditions and treatments (broken bones, heart conditions, tumours)

• Become your superhero idol and interact with your favourite characters 

The MedMirror platform allows hospitals to create a wide range of custom experiences. Children’s hospitals can set up MedMirrors in lobbies and waiting rooms in which paediatric patients interact with superheroes, movie characters and sports mascots.