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Apple Says Vision Pro Could Be Used for Surgeries, Technical Training and More

Apple executives believe the Vision Pro has a number of enterprise applications, from advanced technical training to use in operating rooms, according to a video sent out to employees.

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The video, which features Apple's Mike Rockwell and Alan Dye, both of whom are involved in the development of the device, discusses the development of the Vision Pro and what it might be used for in the future. Bloomberg received a transcript of the video, and shared details on the information included.

"Oftentimes, surgeons struggle to look at displays during procedures, where information is spread out," Rockwell said. "Apple Vision Pro could bring all of that together and hopefully improve patient outcomes."

Rockwell said that technicians or aircraft mechanics could use the Vision Pro for "high-quality training" that hasn't been possible before, and he said that Apple is "excited" about the opportunities in learning and education. "We strived to make a product that was a tool, not a toy," said Rockwell.

According to Bloomberg, two employees under Rockwell are responsible for discovering new applications for the Vision Pro. One is exploring enterprise uses for the device, while the other is looking into potential education opportunities.

Finding enterprise uses for the headset could be key to its success, given the high price of the device. The Vision Pro starts at $3,500, which puts it out of the reach of some consumers.

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klasma Avatar
33 months ago

Hey Siri, tell me the steps to remove appendix。
“Sorry, but I couldn’t find an app ‘endix’ on your device.”
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
33 months ago
As someone who has worked in both education and healthcare IT support the usual story is management suddenly think 'wow these will change EVERYTHING!' so they order 100 without asking anybody

A month later after the excitement has worn off they're shoved in the back of a cupboard never to be used again because nobody actually thought of the intended need to begin with
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
coffeemilktea Avatar
33 months ago
That's incredible! I was just planning to use them to watch cat video compilations on loop. 😸
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
33 months ago
Hey Siri, tell me the steps to remove appendix。
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Eso Avatar
33 months ago

Finding enterprise uses for the headset could be key to its success, given the high price of the device
Two weeks before launch is not the time to figure out what to use a product for:

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tazinlwfl Avatar
33 months ago

Simpsons HoloLens already did it.
And now Apple Vision Pro will do it at a higher quality with better software and better developer tools.
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