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Mixed reality in healthcare involves the amalgamation of augmented and virtual reality technologies, utilizing digital tools in the medical field to enhance diagnoses, facilitate access to healthcare, mitigate infection transmission, provide education, and improve overall outcomes.
The key components of mixed reality in healthcare include hardware, software, content, and applications. Hardware pertains to the physical components of a computer and related devices, with device types including augmented reality (AR) devices and virtual reality (VR) devices. Various applications of mixed reality in healthcare encompass surgery and surgery simulation, patient care management, fitness management, medical training and education, among others. End-users of mixed reality in healthcare include hospitals, surgical centers, medical institutes, and other entities in the healthcare sector.
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The mixed reality in healthcare market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.71 billion in 2024 to $1.08 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 51.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to enhanced medical training, patient education, rehabilitation and physical therapy, chronic disease management, reduced radiation exposure.
The mixed reality in healthcare market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 61.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global health initiatives, regulatory frameworks, holographic telemedicine, workflow optimization, remote consultations. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence (ai) integration, virtual clinical trials, wearable mixed reality devices, augmented preoperative planning, real-time language translation.
The anticipated increase in the older population is set to drive the growth of the mixed reality in healthcare market. The term 'elderly population' refers to individuals aged 65 and above, who are more susceptible to various diseases and conditions requiring surgery. The application of mixed reality in surgery allows surgeons to visualize a patient's anatomy alongside their MRI and CT scan data. For instance, data from America's Health Rankings reveals that in the United States, over 56 million adults are aged 65 and above, constituting approximately 16.9% of the total population. The number of older individuals is expected to surpass 73.1 million by 2030 as the baby boomer generation completes the aging process. Therefore, the growing elderly population is a key driver for the mixed reality in healthcare market.
The increasing burden of neurological diseases is poised to propel the mixed reality in the healthcare market. Neurological diseases cover a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the nervous system, leading to various physical, cognitive, and functional impairments. Mixed-reality technology is increasingly applied in healthcare, particularly in the field of neurological diseases, to enhance patient outcomes. It can create virtual environments benefiting patients with conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis by improving their cognitive and motor skills. For example, in the USA, the number of individuals living with Parkinson's disease (PD) is projected to increase from nearly one million in 2022 to 1.2 million by 2030. Therefore, the growing burden of neurological diseases is a significant driver for the mixed reality in healthcare market.
Technological advancements represent a prominent trend gaining traction in the mixed reality in healthcare market. Major companies in this market are focused on developing new technological solutions to enhance their positions. For instance, in February 2022, Apollo Hospitals Group, an India-based healthcare company, collaborated with 8chili Inc. to enable participation in the metaverse. Virtual reality patient counseling before and after surgery aims to improve outcomes by providing generic surroundings with soothing narratives, promoting control over one's body and physiological response. This individualized approach is expected to increase patient satisfaction. 8chili Inc. is a US-based deep tech firm involved in creating the foundational framework for the production and distribution of metaverse content.
Major companies in the mixed reality healthcare market are introducing innovative products, such as a new module focused on basic life support. This module utilizes mixed reality to simulate a person in need of CPR or a defibrillator, serving as an option for instructing first responders, medical and nursing students, public safety professionals, and community members. For example, in March 2023, GigXR, a US-based SaaS startup, launched a CPR training module in VR that allows learners to interact with a hologram patient experiencing cardiac arrest and medical equipment.
In October 2024, GE HealthCare, a US-based medical technology company, acquired the AI ultrasound business of Intelligent Ultrasound Group for a deal valued at $53 million. With this acquisition, GE is eager to integrate Intelligent Ultrasound's innovative technology into its ultrasound portfolio. This integration is expected to improve clinician workflow, minimize repetitive tasks, and streamline ultrasound exams across their systems. Intelligent Ultrasound is a UK-based provider of mixed reality solutions in healthcare.
Major companies operating in the mixed reality in healthcare market include Atheer Inc., Daqri Ltd., EchoPixel Inc., Firsthand Technology Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Oculus Labs, HTC Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Surgical Theater Inc., Osso VR Inc., Medical Realities Ltd., Augmedix Inc., Google LLC, MindMaze SA, Facebook Inc., Third Eye Technologies Private Limited, Orca Health Care India Private Limited, Surgical Theatre LLC, Hologic Inc., AccuVein Inc., Medivis Inc., Intuitive Surgical Inc., Philips Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Magic Leap Inc., Intel Corporation, Varjo Technologies, Vuzix Corporation, Augmentix Corporation, AccuVein LLC
North America was the largest region in the mixed reality in healthcare market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mixed reality in healthcare market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
The countries covered in the mixed reality in the healthcare market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.
The mixed reality in healthcare market includes revenue earned by devices, gadgets, and software related to mixed reality. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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