Instrument Tracking ProMIS is a unique 'hybrid' simulator: its patented technology is a unique fusion of camera-based tracking systems, advanced video analysis, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. This 'Augmented Reality' technology enables Virtual Reality and Physical Reality to be used together in the same system. With Haptica's patented technology, instrument usage is precisely tracked and user feedback is provided as numeric data and graphical and video playback. ProMIS can also track objects and can automatically calculate, for example, the area of tissue dissected. (See Metrics below).
	Metrics ProMIS analyses performance by tracking instruments in 3-dimensional space. This patented technology is unique to ProMIS and enables real-time measurement of instruments in use. All Tasks use scientifically validated metrics, including time taken, path length, and economy of movement. Once a task is completed, the user is immediately presented with an analysis of their performance. Detailed metrics are given in summary, and for right and left hand as well as for each step of the Task. The user can also see a graphical playback that shows the exact track of their instruments during the Task. In physical Tasks, they may also view a video of their activity. The images opposite show how ProMIS detects errors: in the first image, ProMIS tracks not only the instruments, but also the 'pegs' and identifies whether they were dropped. The second image shows a Dissection task: using vision technology, ProMIS automatically measures the area dissected. Click here to read SAGES paper on this >>>
	Augmented Reality In ProMIS™, users interact with virtual and physical models in the same unit. Physical models give real haptics. Graphics and animation are super-imposed on physical models to provide instruction and realism. For example, in the basic 'Object Positioning' task, graphical guide-marks show the user what to do - and indicate successful achievement of a target. In the LapColectomy Modules, 3D animation provides instruction and mimics events such as bleeding. Virtual models are built from real video and textured to deliver realism. As the user interacts with those models, cameras track the instruments in 3D space. Whether the Task is virtual or real, the cameras record and interpret the user's instrument handling to provide video and virtual playback as well as numerical data.
	Virtual Reality ProMIS uniquely provides a mix of real and virtual reality. As well as using the combined technologies (Augmented Reality), ProMIS uses pure virtual reality in some tasks. For example, an Instrument Handling task enables users to use real instruments to interact with static and dynamic virtual targets.
	Rigorous testing and validation have been done to deliver high degrees of accuracy. ProMIS is built on a platform that allows for easy customization and upgrades and the addition of new Modules and features. The technology continues to develop and new features will enable new approaches - including augmented reality, greater levels of interaction and even more sophisticated measurement.