National Taiwan University Hospital adopts immersive tech for medical training

臺大醫院（National Taiwan University Hospital）採用沉浸式科技進行醫療培訓

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — National Taiwan University Hospital has adopted immersive technology to help doctors and medical students better respond to severe injuries and surgical simulation training.

At a press conference on Monday, the hospital said it has established a facility equipped with virtual reality and digital learning resources. The facility also includes a surgical simulation room and a three-sided immersive projection system that can display images in 3D, per CNA.

The projection system includes laser projectors to help users train in simulated clinical and surgical scenarios. The facility is also equipped with 98-inch touchscreens to allow users to interact with digital materials and simulations.

The hospital said the facility also features a live-streaming system that allows classes to be broadcast in real time to other classrooms. It can also record lectures, automatically turn them into videos, and upload them to its digital platform.

The hospital has also introduced Microsoft’s HoloLens technology, which uses mixed reality, sensors, and eye-tracking to turn 3D CT scans into interactive holographic images, allowing doctors to view and mark lesions. The hospital said the technology can be used in telemedicine and medical training.

To support emergency response training, the hospital has introduced simulation mannequins that can blink, breathe, produce sounds, and simulate a heartbeat. They are designed to respond to medical procedures and medications, with physiological readings updated in real time.

The hospital introduced its first Da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system in 2011 and has since expanded its use. As of February, it had completed 9,000 robot-assisted surgeries, including cancer treatment, tumor removal, women’s health procedures, and urinary system conditions.

Since 2022, the hospital has partnered with Intuitive Surgical Sarl Taiwan Branch to establish two training centers for robotic-assisted procedures. The facilities provide simulators for robotic surgery and endoscopic surgical training.

In August 2025, a single-port robotic surgical system was introduced at the hospital. Compared with traditional multi-port robotic surgery, the system is designed to reduce surgical wounds while improving safety.