MIXR will examine the efficacy of XR tools for clinical and patient-bedside applications, including cardiac catheterization, intubation, post-trauma care and recovery following spinal cord injury, non-opioid pain management, and extra-ventricular drainage.

MIXR training modules include fasciotomy, in-hospital cardiac arrest care, intubation, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) skills, which will transform training and surgical skill maintenance, and make risky procedures safer.

MIXR will develop evaluation techniques, quantitative assessment of the effectiveness of new diagnostic and treatment approaches, and a clear understanding of the value added by XR over current clinical practice standards.

The real educational power of immersive telepresence lies in its ability to place young students in engaging, exciting, and context-rich environments that are very difficult to achieve in a traditional classroom setting. MIXR will deploy this power to increase female and minority representation in STEM fields like computer science and engineering.