Augmented Reality for Surgical Telementoring
Researcher
I contributed to an augmented reality surgical telementoring platform that enabled remote experts to guide procedures using a transparent display and in-field virtual annotations. The work focused on translating expert intent into intuitive overlays, reducing attention shifts, and validating the system for real surgical workflows including austere environments.
System
AR transparent display telementoring
Remote expertise delivered in the surgical field of view
Core capability
Virtual annotations aligned to anatomy
Real-time guidance without breaking sterile workflow
Use case
Surgical support in austere environments
Designed for constrained settings and rapid deployment
The problem
Remote experts cannot easily “point” or demonstrate precise guidance in real time
Surgical teams lose time and safety margin with frequent attention shifts
Austere environments increase the cost of limited expertise
What we built
Transparent AR display for in-field overlays
Virtual annotations anchored to the surgical scene
Interaction patterns designed for surgical constraints
How it was evaluated
Task-driven studies focused on accuracy and speed
Qualitative feedback on usability and workflow fit
Scenarios relevant to real operating conditions
Why it matters
Makes expert guidance available beyond major medical centers
Reduces cognitive burden by keeping guidance in view
Improves coordination and decision support under pressure