According to a research report released by the U.S. market research firm GVR, the demand for minimally invasive surgery continues to rise, but the number of surgeons cannot keep up with the growing market needs. Furthermore, medical education systems have not fully adapted to this increasing demand.
Against this backdrop, training more surgeons with practical experience has become a significant challenge.
HuiShu Technology aims to address this issue through education. The company has launched a platform that integrates surgical videos, organ recognition annotations, and immersive VR learning. This platform is designed to help surgeons and medical students efficiently master surgical techniques, bridging the gaps in traditional medical education.
In addition, HuiShu Technology has introduced the intelligent surgical assistance system, MISARS. By leveraging AI technology, this system aids surgeons in accurately locating organs, thereby reducing surgical risks and enhancing both the safety and efficiency of procedures.
Inspiration from the Medical Field Sparks AI Startups: “Communication” Becomes a Must-Learn Skill for Entrepreneurs
Julie Lee, a former Ph.D. from Taipei Medical University’s Institute of Medical Sciences, began her career as a medical researcher in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Taipei Medical University Hospital. Her entrepreneurial journey was sparked by insights from her medical practice and inspiration from her mentors.
During her time as a researcher, gynecologic da Vinci surgery expert Dr. Wei-Min Liu suggested that surgeries could become more intelligent, prompting Julie to delve deeper into the potential of surgical technology. “At the start, I had to figure out everything on my own. I even taught myself AI and programming, learning to use Python for model training and data analysis,” she recalls.
For a physician venturing into entrepreneurship, learning the intricacies of AI was just the beginning. Julie quickly realized the importance of communication in the development and commercialization of technology. “In the lab, everyone understands technical jargon. Here, I have to learn how to communicate complex medical concepts in simple terms,” she said. She admitted it was challenging to translate medical terminology into language engineers could grasp, but it was through repeated discussions that the MISARS intelligent minimally invasive surgery assistance system gradually took shape.
Looking ahead, Julie’s team plans to raise $4 million in pre-A funding to expedite FDA approval processes and facilitate product commercialization in the U.S. and Asian markets.
Julie emphasized that securing funding would allow HuiShu Technology to accelerate the development of its AI systems, enabling its imaging recognition and teaching platforms to address critical challenges in medical practice effectively.
Original article: Meet Global
