Equipment

Technical Resources for Translational Surgical Research

We provide a comprehensive range of specialized research equipment to support translational research and innovation in surgery. The portfolio covers intraoperative imaging systems, surgical robotics, AR/VR visualization technologies, optical systems and high-performance computing infrastructure. Within this environment, you can develop, test and validate novel surgical techniques and technologies together with researchers, clinicians and industry partners under realistic operating room conditions.

 

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Intraoperative imaging

  • Intraoperative Imaging in the operating room
  • Advanced intraoperative imaging system for surgeons
  • Real-time surgical imaging technology
Intraoperative imaging

Cone Beam CT – Siemens Cios Spin (standard device)

  • Mobile 3D imaging system for intraoperative use
  • Quick acquisition of high-resolution volumetric data
  • Optimized for orthopedic, spinal, and trauma procedures

Ziehm Vision FD (CMOS) C-Arm

  • Mobile fluoroscopy unit with flat-panel detector technology
  • Ideal for interventional procedures and continuous imaging

Ultrasound SuperSonic Aixplorer Ultimate

  • Non-invasive, radiation-free, real-time imaging technique
  • Interface for real-time data access

ROBOTIC-ASSISTED EXPERIMENTATION

  • Surgeons and researchers perform a robotic surgery experiment
  • Surgeons and researchers perform a robotic surgery experiment.
ROBOTIC-ASSISTED EXPERIMENTATION

KUKA Robot LBR Med 14 R820

  • High-precision, high-accuracy robotic arm designed for medical applications
  • Features 7 degrees of freedom for maximum maneuverability and a large workspace
  • 14kg payload to support a wide range of applications
  • Programmable using the Kuka controller or ROS2 interface
  • Dedicated support table, mobile, and height adjustable for versatile positioning within the OR

Franka Emika 3

  • Lightweight and collaborative robotic arm designed for dexterous manipulation
  • 7 degrees of freedom for flexible positioning and human-like reach
  • High force sensitivity and compliance for safe interaction with tools and environments

Common Features

  • Programmable using the native controller or ROS2 interface
  • Dedicated support table, mobile and height-adjustable, for versatile positioning within the OR

AR & VR Visualization

  • AR VR glasses in a operating room
  • Medical Extended Reality
  • AR Glasses closeup
  • AR Glasses in translational surgery
AR & VR Visualization

Augmented Reality (AR)
AR devices overlay visual information onto the real world, providing support for navigation, visualization, and medical guidance.

  • Microsoft HoloLens 2
  • Magic Leap

Virtual and mixed Reality (VR)

VR systems such as the Meta Quest 2 and 3 create fully immersive environments for simulation and training. With its mixed-reality features, the Meta Quest 3 can also be used for certain AR applications, adding flexibility for experimental setups.

Other

Beyond AR and VR, systems such as the Meta Aria can capture real-world data directly from the surgeon’s perspective. This enables experiments that require first-person recordings for analysis, validation, or training.

Optical Tracking

  • Modern research camera in op setting
  • Scientific research in progress
Optical Tracking

Tracking systems

High-precision optical trackers that provide sub-millimetric accuracy for registering devices, tools, and anatomy. They are used for developing and validating novel navigation protocols.

  • Atracsys FusionTrack 500
  • Atracsys Spytrack 300

RGB-D Cameras

Depth cameras combine RGB and depth sensing to enable motion analysis, real-time robotic control, and real-time 3D reconstruction. They are widely used for spatial mapping and understanding the surgical environment.

  • Azure Kinect
  • Zed Mini and X
  • Intel Realsense D405 and D435
  • Oak

RGB cameras

Lightweight RGB cameras such as GoPro capture flexible, high-frame-rate video for dynamic OR views and procedure analysis.

DSLRs

High-resolution DSLRs such as Sony Alpha 7R deliver high-resolution images for dataset generation and detailed 3D reconstruction.

HIGH PERFORMING COMPUTING

HIGH PERFORMING COMPUTING

DGX A100 P3687 System

  • Equipped with 8x NVIDIA A100 80 GB Tensor Core GPUs
  • Provides 320 GB GPU memory for large datasets and neural networks
  • Optimized for AI and deep learning workloads

NetApp AFF A400 Storage Cluster

  • 92 TB raw / 56 TB usable capacity
  • 30 TiB workload capacity
  • 10,000 IOPS throughput for high-performance data access

Connectivity

  • OR and Skills Lab linked via SDI, HDMI, XLR, Ethernet, USB (2.0, 3.0), and 3.5 mm audio
  • 10 Gbit/s SFP+ uplinks to collection switch
  • Network bandwidth up to 100 GB/s

Safety & Support

Safety & Support

For advanced experiments, we provide both the technical support and the necessary safety measures. Our team ensures that appropriate protective equipment is available and that research devices are set up and used safely. With tailored service packages, we support you throughout the entire experimental process and provide hands-on assistance whenever needed, including:

  • Technical staff for setup, calibration, and troubleshooting
  • Protective lead garments and radiation safety equipment
  • Video transmission & speaker systems for live streaming and remote collaboration
  • Surface Hub mobile displays for collaborative visualization and teaching
  • Service packages tailored to project scope and complexity

Equipment Gallerie

Modern research camera in op setting
Modern research camera in op setting
A robot arm assisting a surgical procedure
A robot arm assisting a surgical procedure
AR glasses allow interaction with a spine model
AR glasses allow interaction with a spine model
Cutting-edge research in motion
Cutting-edge research in motion