Avatar Medical and Kyber have been awarded a grant of up to €3.7 million under the French government's France 2030 program to develop Avatar MediVerse, a project designed to extend immersive, personalized 3D imaging beyond dedicated rooms to any point in the surgical journey where it can be useful. The announcement, made in Paris, highlights a significant push to integrate advanced visualization technologies into routine clinical practice.
The core objective of MediVerse is to break the spatial constraints that currently limit interactive 3D anatomy to specialized suites. By leveraging Avatar Medical's expertise in 3D medical visualization and Kyber's know-how in ultra-low latency XR streaming and remote rendering, the project seeks to deliver the same personalized 3D representation of a patient's anatomy from initial consultation through surgical planning and into the operating room. This continuity could enhance communication among clinicians and with patients, reducing misunderstandings and improving decision-making.
Avatar Medical, founded in 2020, is a pioneer in visual intelligence for surgery. Its flagship solution, Avatar Medical Vision, instantly transforms CT scans and MRIs into interactive, realistic 3D visualizations without the need for segmentation, providing clinicians with a more intuitive way to understand each patient's specific anatomy. The technology is FDA-cleared and CE-marked, and the company collaborates with more than 20 hospitals in the United States and Europe. More information is available at avatarmedical.ai.
Kyber, a French deeptech company and a commercial spin-off of KLabs—the organization hosting the VideoLAN project and creators of VLC—specializes in real-time infrastructures for healthcare, robotics, cloud rendering, and AI-driven video applications. Its expertise in ultra-low latency streaming and remote rendering is critical to making immersive 3D accessible on a wide range of devices without compromising performance. The company's work can be explored at https://kyber.tech.
The France 2030 grant underscores the government's commitment to fostering innovation in medical technology and digital health. By combining two French deeptech leaders, the MediVerse project aims to democratize access to advanced surgical visualization, potentially improving outcomes and efficiency across hospitals. The ability to stream high-fidelity 3D anatomy to any location could also facilitate remote collaboration and second opinions, extending specialized expertise to underserved areas.
For a full announcement, including downloadable images and bios, click here. The source of this news is Avatar Medical, distributed by Reportable, Inc..
