Research and Development at SimX
Exploring Innovations for VR Medical Simulation Training
Our R&D Team
The SimX Research and Development (R&D) team is comprised of doctors, educators, and dedicated professionals with diverse expertise across various disciplines. With a commitment to excellence and collaboration, our team of experts prioritizes building innovative solutions that fulfill the needs of both learners and educators.
Karthik V Sarma, MD, PhD
Jodie Mangor
Jen Polson, PhD
Michael Barrie, MD
John Dorsch, DO, Col, USAF (Ret.)
Cheryl Lockhart, DNP, CHSE, Col, USAF (Ret.)
Michael Poppe, MD
Nilesh Patel, MD
SimX Research
Innovation is our driving force! We harness the latest advancements in VR technology and simulation training to develop groundbreaking solutions that make a real impact.
From conceptualization to implementation, we continuously explore new ideas, build prototypes, and refine our approaches to ensure that our simulations and system features are at the forefront of industry standards.
R&D Outcomes
The SimX R&D team helps build the best patient simulations in the world! Most of the essential, core functionalities of the Virtual Reality Medical Simulation System (VRMSS) exist because of R&D efforts.
Patented Multiplayer
Each SimX scenario has multiplayer functionality for both co-located and non-co-located training groups. SimX is the only patented platform designed for multiple learners to work as a team in the same space.
Realistic Virtual Environments
High-fidelity virtual environments enhance pre-hospital and hospital-based scenarios. Alternate, outdoor, and austere environments are also available to reflect true-to-life trauma and emergency patient interactions.
Improved Platform Functionality
R&D has worked tirelessly to propose and plan essential platform updates to keep SimX running smoothly for online and offline use.
Cutting-Edge Tools & Procedures
The SimX R&D team of experienced clinicians and subject matter experts plans, proposes, and helps create new virtual tools and procedures to support each new scenario.
R&D Outcomes
Virtual Manikin
The SimX Virtual Manikin™ Series is a customizable collection of simulated patient encounters first ideated and proposed by the R&D team. The Virtual Manikin allows educators to select patient avatars, environments, and scenario outcomes to create thousands of unique simulated patient encounters with one simple and customizable tool.
SimX VALOR
The R&D team has worked on building various curricula in partnership with the US Air Force under the Virtual Advancement of Learning and Operational Readiness (VALOR) program. VALOR makes medical simulation more comprehensive, flexible, and accessible for military personnel. Developed with over $20M in DOD R&D dollars and now deployed at 50+ DOD units, the SimX Virtual Reality Medical Simulation System (VRMSS) enables high-quality, repeatable, and accessible training for realistic scenarios.
The Future of R&D
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Research With SimX
Many institutions worldwide have utilized SimX to perform novel
research on VR simulation technologies.
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