FAQ
What is BodyViz 3D imaging?
BodyViz is a 3D software program developed at the Iowa State University Virtual Research Park in the Cyber Innovation Institute; BodyViz was recently awarded the prestigious Prometheus Award for Startup Company of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa. BodyViz creates incredible 3D MRI, CT scan visualizations unlocking medical imaging for doctors, specialists, surgeons as well as teaching institutions. Leveraging expertise developed at ISU’s state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Application Center (VRAC) on Iowa State University’s campus, BodyViz was created by VRAC Director James Oliver, VRAC Associate Director, Eliot Winer and world renowned surgeon, Dr. Thom Lobe.
What is 3D visualization software?
BodyViz has extensive visualization features that enable users to quickly and effectively view and interact with their patient's data in a never-before-seen 3D manner that is changing the way medical professionals view their world. The user interface is operated by an Xbox 360 controller which allows anyone from surgeons to medical/anatomy students to simply “travel” under the skin, past the bones, through the arteries, blood vessels and organs and literally fly through patients’ bodies. The game controller lets physicians create "clipping” planes and insert virtual surgical tools that can be maneuvered around internal structures of the anatomy in all directions. Users can also choose what tissue densities to view and from a variety of colors to enhance the data. BodyViz is affordably priced, lightweight and simple to use on laptops or PCs.
Who can use the software?
The easy-to-use software can be used by any medical professional who needs image viewing or analysis. Physicians, radiologists, medical technicians, nurses, and other trained medical professionals can utilize the software to aid in diagnosis, intervention, planning and patient consultation. Developed in an academic arena makes BodyViz a great teaching tool for the academia market. High school anatomy classes, colleges, medical schools all would benefit from engaging students with this technology and the use of XBOX game controllers is an easy way to win attention!!!!
How does it compare to other products on the market?
Utilizes intuitive game based technology (video cards) to create stunning 3D models from volumetric DICOM data images from MRI, CT and PETCT studies. It is reasonably priced, and all functions are tightly integrated in a single easy-to-use package that runs on laptops or PCs. Physicians who don’t have access to expensive advanced visualization or PACS workstations now have powerful adjunctive solution at their fingertips.
Is the software FDA cleared?
Yes, we have received FDA 510(k) clearance.
