Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00 AM
Company Update
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 19, 2026 / GigXR, Inc., a global leader in holographic healthcare training, today announced a transformative evolution of its flagship application, HoloPatient. In a move that redefines the standard for clinical simulation, GigXR is integrating advanced Conversational AI into the platform, while officially declaring the application's availability on Meta Quest headsets.
Bridging the Gap Between Simulation and Reality
Since its inception, HoloPatient has been the gold standard for volumetric video-based learning, allowing students to observe and diagnose lifelike holographic patients. By introducing Conversational AI, GigXR moves beyond observation into active engagement.
Learners can now speak directly to the holographic patient, practicing critical soft skills such as:
Patient History Taking: Asking nuanced questions to uncover symptoms.
Bedside Manner: Developing empathy and communication clarity in high-pressure scenarios.
Clinical Reasoning: Receiving real-time, contextually accurate responses from the AI-driven patient.
This update preserves existing features educators trust while adding a layer of interactive realism that was previously impossible. The impact is already being felt in the classroom. At the University of Georgia, students working with the AI-enhanced HoloPatient are not just learning the technology; they're rethinking what's possible in clinical training.
"What stood out most was not simply that students learned to use the technology quickly, but that the experience fundamentally shifted how they viewed AI and XR in healthcare," said Michael Fulford, Assistant Dean for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives and Director of Faculty Affairs at the University of Georgia. "Students reported feeling more confident, less anxious about emerging technologies, and more prepared to work in increasingly digital healthcare environments. That combination of engagement, confidence-building, clinical imagination, and workforce readiness is exactly why XAIR (extended reality infused with AI) represents such a powerful direction for the future of health professions education."
Expanding the Ecosystem: HoloPatient on Meta Quest
While HoloPatient has been accessible on Meta's Quest platform, GigXR is today formally announcing its official support for the hardware. This strategic expansion ensures that world-class clinical simulation is more accessible and affordable for institutions globally.
"Our mission has always been to provide the most immersive, effective training tools to the next generation of healthcare professionals," said David King Lassman, CEO at GigXR. "By combining the power of Conversational AI with the accessibility of the Meta Quest headset, we are removing barriers to high-fidelity simulation and providing a level of engagement that truly prepares learners for the complexities of real-world patient care."
Strategic Growth and Investor Outlook
This dual announcement marks a significant milestone in GigXR's technical roadmap. By leveraging generative AI technologies, GigXR continues to solidify its position as an innovator in the XR healthcare space-a key focus as the company continues to engage in strategic conversations with the investment community.
The integration of AI not only enhances the pedagogical value of the platform but also demonstrates GigXR's commitment to scalable, future-proofed technology that meets the growing demand for sophisticated digital health solutions.
About GigXR: GigXR is a provider of holographic healthcare training software. Its flagship product, the Gig Immersive Learning Platform, delivers a catalog of hyper-realistic XR training applications developed in partnership with world-class medical institutions. GigXR's solutions are designed to improve learning outcomes and patient safety by providing immersive, scalable, and collaborative simulation experiences.
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SOURCE: GigXR