Exonicus

Exonicus is a company specializing in immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology for medical training simulations. The company's flagship product, the Exonicus Trauma Simulator, is designed to train military medical personnel in life-saving techniques within a virtual emergency room environment. This simulator leverages a highly-responsive, validated physiology simulation engine, allowing for realistic alterations in levels of consciousness and vital signs. The system tracks learner performance, providing feedback on advanced trauma life support and tactical combat casualty care without requiring an instructor's presence.

The Trauma Simulator offers over 100 3D objects for patient treatment, replicating a trauma bay environment. It runs on a gaming computer with a Microsoft Mixed Reality headset, costing approximately USD 2,000 for the complete setup. The simulator can function without an internet connection, making it suitable for deployment in various settings, including a ROLE III deployed location in Iraq.

Exonicus's technology aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world medical scenarios. The company's simulations provide dynamic cases with real-time physiologic changes across over 200 treatments. This approach allows students to care for virtual patients in a manner similar to real-life situations, offering a self-guided learning experience that saves time and effort while helping users master essential skills.

Founded in 2013 by Sandis Kondrats, Exonicus evolved from a background in sculpting and medical simulation. The company is privately self-funded and headquartered in Federal Way, Washington, with additional offices in Valmiera, Latvia. Exonicus's team comprises emergency physicians, healthcare technology specialists, developers, and research scientists, many of whom have backgrounds as active practitioners or former military personnel.

Key customers and partnerships

Exonicus has collaborated with several notable institutions. In 2017, the company partnered with the Madigan Army Medical Center's Emergency Medicine Research Department to develop trauma simulation training software for the US Army. The project involved collaboration with various University of Washington departments, including the School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, and Department of Rehabilitation.

The Trauma Simulator has been endorsed by the UW Medicine Center for Research in Simulation Technologies (CREST) and is working with the UW Neonatal Education & Simulation-based Training Program (NEST).