Practical Validation of Personalized Biomedical Devices Using Low-Cost 3D Printing
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It addresses the application of augmented reality (AR) as a complementary tool in the design and validation of personalized biomedical devices using 3D printing, highlighting its role within the processes of technological innovation in biomedicine. The research analyzes the interaction between the digital and the physical to understand how the overlay of three-dimensional models on top of the clinical environment contributes to more accurate anatomical validation and better decision-making during device development.
The integration of AR in this context makes it possible to observe, adjust and validate models before they are manufactured, optimizing the workflow and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between design, engineering and medical professionals. In addition, the technical, human and organizational factors that condition its implementation are examined, such as hardware and software interoperability, the learning curve and adoption costs.
Finally, it reflects on the potential of this tool to transform traditional biomedical design processes, promoting a more efficient, participatory and patient-centered approach, which consolidates augmented reality and 3D printing as pillars in the transition to personalized and interactive treatments.
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