How FundamentalVR uses heightened haptics to advance virtual medical device training

In this week’s podcast, FundamentalVR co-founder and CEO Richard Vincent shares the opportunity and need that convinced him to cross the chasm from the tech industry to start a medtech-oriented VR company. Vincent also shares how FundamentalVR has advanced haptic technology to give training surgeons the ability to develop a true feel for surgery even when never touching a human body. FundamentalVR is working with medical device companies now but the company has plans to broaden its business. Vincent and Host Tom Salemi will continue this conversation at DeviceTalks Boston on May 10. Go to DeviceTalks.com to register. Chris Newmarker, executive editor of life sciences at Mass Device, brings back the Newmarker’s Newsmakers highlighting big news from the EPA, Shockwave, Moximed and Medtronic. Thanks for listening to the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast on any major podcast player.

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The DeviceTalks Podcast Network is the ultimate destination for all things #MedTech. By subscribing to this single feed, you’ll gain access to every podcast in our diverse and growing portfolio—more than a dozen unique shows featuring senior leaders, groundbreaking technology insights, and in-depth discussions on the most important topics in the medical device industry. Each episode dives deep into critical areas like business strategy, market trends, surgical robotics, orthopedics, structural heart, neurology, and beyond. You’ll hear from leading voices at top companies—ranging from major OEMs to innovative startups—sharing their solutions, stories, and strategies for tackling the industry’s biggest challenges. Our Lineup of Shows Includes: • DeviceTalks Weekly • AbbottTalks • Boston Scientific Talks • DeviceTalks AI • IntuitiveTalks • MedtechWOMEN Talks • MedtronicTalks • Neuro Innovation Talks: J&J MedTech Neurovascular • Structural Heart Talks: Edwards Lifesciences • Ortho Innovation Talks: Enovis & Zimmer Biomet • StrykerTalks Why Subscribe? Subscribing here means you’ll never miss an update from any of our shows. Whether you want a broad overview of the entire industry or prefer to tune into a specific series, this single feed has you covered. If you discover a favorite topic, you can always subscribe to that individual show’s feed for a more tailored experience. Meet Your Hosts: • Tom Salemi, Editorial Director, DeviceTalks • Kayleen Brown, Managing Editor, DeviceTalks #DeviceTalks, Where Device Makers Connect.