L2M – Reducing Radiation Dose in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Using Depth Camera Augmented Fluoroscopy (DeCAF)

The proposed project involves advancing UBC’s Depth-Camera-Augmented Fluoroscopy (DeCAF) system, a novel device for improving efficiency and reducing radiation exposure in orthopaedic trauma surgeries. DeCAF integrates a 3D depth camera with the conventional C-arm fluoroscope used for intraoperative imaging. The primary goal of our project is to assess the feasibility and market fit of the DeCAF system by testing the hypothesis that it effectively addresses a market problem and is viable for production, distribution, purchase, and adoption based on collected interview data. The Lab2Market Validate program will play a crucial role in refining our understanding of how DeCAF fits into the market, offering required training and facilitating extensive discovery interviews and analysis. More specifically, throughout this program, we aim to develop a commercialization plan for DeCAF. If we are successful, then the commercial development of DeCAF will generate benefits to Canada both in increasing economic activity in the high-tech sector and in its impact on healthcare, particularly by reducing the radiation exposure for the surgical team in orthopaedic trauma surgeries and increasing the efficiency of such procedures.

Faculty Supervisor:

Antony Hodgson

Student:

Partner:

I-INC Foundation for Business Development

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

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