LUMA Vision
Illuminating the Path to Successful Cardiac Surgeries
LUMA Vision, a company at the forefront of medical interventional imaging, identified a significant issue in cardiac surgery. Many patients had to undergo multiple procedures before successful treatment could be achieved. The problem was a lack of clear imaging and navigation in the heart. LUMA Vision's Verafeye project sought to solve this issue by developing a technology that illuminates the interior of the heart, providing doctors with a clear view and precise navigation.
A partnership for innovation
To bring this ambitious vision to life, LUMA Vision engaged KDAB, renowned for their expertise in GUI application design and software architecture. KDAB was instrumental in helping LUMA Vision create a robust and performant software application with a user interface that met the needs of the medical professionals who would use the technology.
The technological breakthrough: a fully software-defined imaging system
LUMA Vision and KDAB developed a fully software-defined, end-to-end imaging system that could adapt to market and clinical needs. The system required different settings for processing to cater to the needs of both 2D and 3D imaging, all of which had to be seamlessly and swiftly executed. The software foundation was built on Qt, an industry standard for C++ applications, known for its cross-platform capabilities and powerful features, in combination with Vulkan to achieve fluent 3D rendering. To learn more about the details of the technical stack, watch the videos below.
The impact: lighting the way for better treatments
The result of this collaboration was a transformative tool for cardiac procedures. By providing illumination within the heart, doctors gained a clearer understanding of their location during procedures, better guidance on where to go, and a way to assess the success of the treatment. Moreover, the system can capture almost the entire heart from a single position, providing comprehensive anatomical context, guidance, and confirmation of successful treatment.
The journey ahead: shaping the future of interventional imaging
Starting from scratch in 2017, LUMA Vision's journey has been characterized by swift progress and significant achievements, with major development milestones reached in 2020 and 2021. Looking forward, the partnership with KDAB promises to continue delivering innovative solutions that will shape the future of interventional imaging. As LUMA Vision continues to refine the technology, the focus remains on developing a software-defined, data-driven imaging system with potential applications in generative AI and deep learning, all aimed at improving cardiac treatments.
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