HYATTSVILLE, Md. — Snke OS GmbH has unveiled SnkeXR, the first medical-grade, open platform augmented reality (AR) glasses designed specifically for the medical technology industry. The debut took place November 4–5 at the Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) Medical Extended Reality (XR) Summit in Hyattsville, Md., featuring a keynote presentation and a live simulated total hip arthroplasty demonstration on November 4.
Unlike AR glasses originally developed for consumer use, SnkeXR was engineered from the ground up to meet the demands of medical technology integration, offering regulatory compliance, precision, and comfort tailored to clinical environments.
“The power of augmented reality to bring accuracy, efficiency, and enhanced clinician experience to healthcare is clear, but legacy consumer AR glasses weren’t designed for use in the medical field,” said Nissan Elimelech, general manager of Snke XR and former founder and CEO of Augmedics, creator of the Xvision AR navigation system for spine surgery. “SnkeXR fills this gap with a medical-grade, open platform design that can be incorporated into medical devices for a wide range of clinical use cases.”
SnkeXR is built to comply with rigorous medical manufacturing standards, including ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, and IEC 62304, and includes post-market lifetime support. It features a built-in surgical tracker with 0.3mm marker pose accuracy for exceptional intraoperative performance, a depth camera capable of scanning surface anatomy or organs at 30 frames per second for real-time patient registration, and stereoscopic loupe magnification up to 3.5x for delicate procedures. The display’s transparency, projection angle, and focal plane are optimized for maximum visibility and clinician comfort. SnkeXR also includes an integrated headlight and a long-lasting battery that provides up to six hours of continuous operation with a detachable, waist-mounted pack.
Potential applications for SnkeXR span numerous clinical disciplines, including orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and obstetrics and gynecology. The technology is also suited for procedure planning, remote assistance, and clinical training.
“We believe the SnkeXR glasses have the potential to make augmented reality an integral part of the healthcare experience,” said Stefan Vilsmeier, founder and CEO of Snke. “These glasses mark a step toward a future where technology amplifies human capability by helping clinicians see, understand, and act with greater precision. Equipped with advanced sensors, SnkeXR bridges the digital and physical worlds, expanding the role of AI in real-world medical applications.”
