Avatar Medical and Kyber have been awarded a grant of up to €3.7 million under the French government's France 2030 program to develop Avatar MediVerse, a project designed to broaden access to immersive, personalized 3D imaging in hospitals. The announcement, made on October 1, 2026, highlights a significant push to integrate advanced visualization technologies into routine clinical workflows.
The MediVerse project seeks to extend immersive 3D beyond a dedicated room, making interactive 3D anatomy available wherever it can be useful in the surgical journey. By combining Avatar Medical's expertise in 3D medical visualization with Kyber's know-how in ultra-low latency XR streaming and remote rendering, the initiative aims to provide the same visual information throughout the care pathway. From initial consultation to surgical planning and into the operating room, clinicians and patients could rely on the same personalized 3D representation of the patient's anatomy.
This development matters because it addresses a critical gap in surgical care: the lack of consistent, accessible visualization tools across different stages of treatment. Currently, advanced 3D imaging often requires specialized facilities and equipment, limiting its use. MediVerse's ambition to deliver immersive 3D anywhere could democratize access, potentially improving surgical outcomes by enabling more informed decision-making and better communication between clinicians and patients.
Avatar Medical, founded in 2020, is a pioneer in visual intelligence for surgery. Its flagship solution, Avatar Medical Vision, instantly transforms CT scans and MRIs into interactive, realistic 3D visualizations without segmentation, providing clinicians with an intuitive way to understand each patient's specific anatomy. The company's technology is FDA-cleared and CE-marked, and it collaborates with more than 20 hospitals in the United States and Europe. For more information, visit avatarmedical.ai.
Kyber, a French deeptech company and a commercial spin-off of KLabs—the company hosting the VideoLAN project, creators of VLC—specializes in real-time infrastructures for healthcare, robotics, cloud rendering, and AI-driven video applications. Its expertise in low-latency streaming will be crucial for delivering immersive 3D experiences remotely. Learn more at https://kyber.tech.
The grant under France 2030, a national investment program aimed at fostering innovation, underscores the government's commitment to advancing healthcare technologies. For the healthcare industry, this collaboration could accelerate the adoption of immersive 3D imaging, leading to more precise surgical planning, reduced risks, and enhanced patient engagement. As hospitals seek to improve efficiency and outcomes, tools like MediVerse may become integral to modern surgical care.
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