NuVasive, Inc.
Winning Technology: LessRay™
Inventors and Engineers: Dr. Rob Isaacs, Eric Finley, Sean O’Connor, Alex Hsu, Julianne Harrington, Matt Eklund, Edward Aminov, Ramzy Saoud, Kara Robinson, Nicholas Paladino, Peter Klemm, Chris Ryan
Technology Description: NuVasive’s LessRay is a hospital operating room (OR) smart imaging platform that’s shown to reduce radiation exposure by as much as 80%, enhance OR workflow and do so without sacrificing image quality or clarity.
LessRay integrates with traditional, mobile C-arm imaging systems.
LessRay uses machine-learning techniques to eliminate the interference of artificial objects (e.g., metal instruments) and visually enhance patient anatomy and/or boost the appearance of metal instruments when desired.
NuVasive’s LessRay image-enhancement system captures and enhances low-dose, low-radiation images to produce images with similar diagnostic capabilities as conventional full-dose images.
Reflexion Health
Winning Technology: VERA (Virtual Exercise Rehabilitation Assistant)™
Inventors and Engineers: Sudipto Sur, Ph.D., Anang Chokshi, P.T., D.P.T, O.C.S, S.C.S., Joe Smith, M.D., Ph.D.
Technology Description: VERA is an FDA-cleared Virtual Exercise Rehabilitation Assistant that supports and remotely monitors physical therapy exercises in real time.
VERA brings the services of a physical therapist into the home—virtually. VERA coaches, motivates and assesses exercise rehab compliance with prescribed physical therapy.
VERA’s avatar—which combines non-contact 3D biometrics, comprehensive remote monitoring by clinicians, and telehealth visits—saves time, steps and money for patients, providers, and payors.
VERA comes with three components:
- An engaging avatar that coaches patients through their prescribed PT.
- A 3D pose-tracking camera that measures 26 joints and limbs in motion, 30 times per second.
- Remote oversight and telehealth visits with a licensed PT.
With a Net Promoter Score of 91, patient affinity for VERA exceeds Apple products and Amazon services.
