Press Kit

April 28, 2026

Avatar Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Avatar Medical Vision, the First Software Cleared for Use with Glasses-Free 3D Medical Displays

Avatar Medical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for Avatar Medical Vision, a software platform that transforms CT and MRI scans into interactive, multi-dimensional 3D representations for clinical use. Designed for specialties such as neurosurgery and oncology, the platform enables seamless visualization across standard screens, glasses-free 3D displays, and virtual reality, enhancing surgical planning and real-time decision-making. By allowing physicians and patients to view anatomy together in an intuitive, shared format, it improves communication, understanding, and trust. Integrated into existing workflows and compatible with Barco’s display technology, the solution marks a significant step toward more collaborative, patient-centric care.

March 5, 2026

Avatar Medical to Showcase “The Clinic of the Future,” at HIMSS 2026

Avatar Medical will exhibit at HIMSS 2026 within the Dell Technologies booth (#2531), where it will demonstrate its advanced visualization technology that transforms CT and MRI scans into lifelike, interactive 3D anatomy. In partnership with Barco and Dell Technologies, the company will also host a live booth session presented by Chief Business Officer Todd Goldberg on “The Clinic of the Future,” highlighting how immersive imaging can enhance clinical communication, patient understanding, and long-term patient loyalty.

January 4, 2026

Avatar Medical Brings the “Clinic of the Future” to CES ® With Glasses-Free 3D Medical Imaging Powered by Eonis Vision

Avatar Medical is bringing its “Clinic of the Future” to CES 2026, debuting Eonis Vision, a glasses-free 3D medical imaging solution developed with Barco and powered by Dell and NVIDIA technologies. Recognized as a CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honoree, the system transforms traditional CT and MRI scans into intuitive, depth-rich 3D visuals that patients and clinicians can view together without headsets. Demonstrated at Booth #60401 in Eureka Park, the technology aims to improve patient understanding, trust, and clinical communication, with commercial availability expected following FDA clearance in Q2 2026.

October 20, 2025

Avatar Medical and Barco Evolve Exam Room Imaging with the Launch of Eonis Vision

Avatar Medical and Barco announce Eonis Vision, a new solution that combines Avatar Medical’s 3D visualization software with Barco’s glasses-free 3D display to transform medical imaging into a shared, real-time consultation experience. The system converts CT and MRI scans into lifelike 3D anatomical avatars without headsets, integrates seamlessly into existing clinical workflows, and enables physicians and patients to explore anatomy together for clearer communication and more confident decision-making. Eonis Vision debuts at RSNA 2025 in Chicago, offering clinicians a first look at this step toward a more collaborative and patient-centered exam room.

March 11, 2025

Avatar Medical Vision Receives CE Marking

Avatar Medical has achieved CE marking for its immersive imaging solution, Avatar Medical Vision, marking a significant step toward making advanced medical imaging more accessible to both clinicians and patients. The technology converts CT and MRI scans into real-time 3D and XR visualizations, improving understanding, communication, and decision-making across the care pathway—from consultations and interdisciplinary meetings to surgical planning and intraoperative support. First adopted in Europe by the American Hospital of Paris for breast cancer care, the solution builds on collaborations with leading institutions globally and successful pilots in the U.S. With strong clinical feedback and roots in research from Institut Pasteur and Institut Curie, this milestone positions Avatar Medical to expand adoption and enhance patient engagement and clinical collaboration worldwide.

November 19, 2024

Avatar Medical Partners with FX Shoulder Solutions: Transforming Surgical Planning in Shoulder Arthroplasty

Avatar Medical has partnered with FX Shoulder Solutions, a global leader in shoulder arthroplasty, to launch brAIn Shoulder Positioning—a cutting-edge surgical planning solution that combines precision implants with AI-powered, real-time 3D visualizations. Leveraging cloud technology, the platform enables orthopedic surgeons to simulate and optimize implant positioning preoperatively, improving outcomes while streamlining workflows through intuitive and scalable tools. This collaboration marks Avatar Medical’s expansion into the orthopedic implant space, broadening its impact across the surgical ecosystem, with FDA clearance expected in mid-2025.

October 15, 2024

Avatar Medical Launches Avatar Medical Academy: Advancing Global Medical Education and Training

Avatar Medical has launched Avatar Medical Academy, an immersive XR-based platform designed to advance global medical education by transforming how anatomy, radiology, and diagnostics are taught. Built on real patient imaging, the solution offers interactive 3D and VR experiences that go beyond traditional cadavers and textbooks, enabling students and healthcare professionals to better understand complex structures and pathologies. Already adopted by leading institutions such as La Sorbonne, University of Aberdeen, NTU Singapore, and CUNY, and supported by hospitals across France, the platform addresses growing demand for more engaging and effective training tools. With multiple tiers, expanding content modules, and strong clinical validation, Avatar Medical Academy strengthens the company’s mission to democratize access to medical imaging while complementing the upcoming rollout of Avatar Medical Vision for clinical use.

March 22, 2024

Avatar Medical Secures €5 Million Seed Round to Democratize Access to 3D Medical Images

Avatar Medical has raised €5 million in a seed funding round led by GO Capital, with participation from Acorn Pacific Ventures, Plug and Play, Rives Croissance, Cenitz, and several surgeons and radiologists, marking a key step in its growth. The funding will support commercialization in the U.S. and Europe and accelerate development of its AvatarCloud platform. By transforming medical images into real-time, patient-specific 3D avatars, Avatar Medical enhances surgical consultations, patient engagement, and clinical decision-making, while also improving medical education. This milestone reinforces strong investor confidence in the company’s potential to reshape how medical imaging is used across care and training.

June 2, 2023

Avatar Medical Receives FDA Clearance For its Virtual Reality Surgical Planning Solution

Avatar Medical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its virtual reality surgical planning solution, marking a major milestone in bringing its technology to clinical use in the U.S. The platform converts CT and MRI scans into real-time, patient-specific VR avatars, enabling surgeons to better plan procedures and even use the visualizations during surgery. Already adopted by over 100 surgeons across leading institutions such as UMass, CUNY, and Columbia University, the solution has demonstrated value in surgical planning, education, and patient engagement, supported by multiple medical publications. This clearance reinforces the technology’s potential to enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient care.

February 8, 2023

Avatar Medical obtains 2.5M€ as a laureate of the EIC Accelerator

Avatar Medical has been awarded €2.5 million through the prestigious European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, recognizing its potential to transform surgical practice by making medical imaging more accessible and actionable. Selected among a highly competitive pool of applicants, the company’s vision of integrating real-time 3D and VR patient avatars across the care pathway—along with future AR applications in the operating room—demonstrated strong clinical and commercial impact. The funding will support the transition to cloud-based technology, expand access to 3D visualization in hospitals, and accelerate development of advanced rendering capabilities and clinical applications. This milestone, alongside multiple awards, partnerships, and clinical validations, reinforces Avatar Medical’s position as a leading innovator in medical imaging.

March 7, 2022

With Avatar Medical and the LUMIERE Foundation, parents can discover their unborn child in virtual reality

Avatar Medical, in collaboration with the LUMIERE Foundation, is pioneering a new approach to prenatal care by enabling parents and clinicians to explore fetal development through immersive virtual reality. Using MRI data, the technology generates real-time 3D avatars of the fetus, allowing for enhanced visualization, interaction, and analysis beyond traditional ultrasound. Deployed at Necker Hospital as part of the LUMIERE research platform, this innovation supports both emotional bonding for parents and improved clinical understanding for practitioners, while advancing research into fetal development and antenatal pathologies through combined MRI and VR capabilities.

November 16, 2021

Institut Curie equips its surgeons and radiologists with Avatar Medical’s virtual reality medical image solution

Institut Curie, a leading cancer center in France, has become the first hospital worldwide to adopt Avatar Medical’s virtual reality imaging solution, equipping its surgeons and radiologists in breast cancer and ENT departments. The technology converts medical images into real-time, interactive 3D VR visualizations, improving tumor analysis, surgical planning, training, and patient engagement. Built on research from Institut Curie and Institut Pasteur, and supported by clinical studies demonstrating faster and more accurate tumor assessment, the solution will also support research into treatment optimization. This partnership highlights the growing role of immersive imaging in enhancing surgical decision-making and patient care.

April 29, 2021

Avatar Medical raises €1.2 million to equip surgeons and radiologists with virtual reality in France and the United States

Avatar Medical raised €1.2 million in pre-seed funding, with support from Institut Pasteur and other investors, to accelerate the adoption of its virtual reality-based medical imaging solution in France and the U.S. Built on years of research from Institut Pasteur and Institut Curie, the technology converts standard medical images into detailed, real-time 3D patient avatars, enabling surgeons to better understand complex anatomies and make more informed decisions. By preserving full imaging data without traditional segmentation, the solution enhances surgical planning, reduces procedure times, and improves patient outcomes, reinforcing Avatar Medical’s mission to make medical imaging more actionable for clinicians, students, and patients.