Cardiovascular Simulator

Coronary catheterization training station

A portable, high-fidelity simulator for cardiovascular angiography training — with real instruments, real, and an immersive virtual environment

Bridging computer-based simulation and the real cath lab

The system lets physicians and trainees practice endovascular procedures with authentic instrument interaction across many clinical cases and anatomies, bridging the gap between traditional computer-based simulation and real-world catheterization labs.

PORTABLE

HIGH-FIDELITY

REAL INSTRUMENTS

OBJECTIVE ANALYTICS

The system

Tracker device. USB-powered station providing accurate real-time tracking of the catheter and the guidewire; includes steering module for C-Arm and injection interaction.

Tablet on a stand. Runs the physical simulation of instruments and the patient’s body and displays the X-Ray view, realistically mimicking the fluoroscope at 60-120 fps.

Real catheter & guidewire. Genuine instruments build the true hand-eye coordination and procedural flow. Simulating 12 different catheter shapes, various bend sizes and diameters (F).

Performance-analytics dashboard. Objective feedback on safety, precision, and efficiency. Detecting more than dozen various operator mistakes.

Realism that matters

Physics-based modelling

Accurate vessel–instrument interaction engine.

Real patient anatomies

A broad spectrum of navigational challenges, including rare cases.

Adaptive haptics

Tactile feedback mimics friction and vessel-contraction events, adjusted to the case.

Rigorous procedure logic

Helps trainees understand the process and avoid typical mistakes.

Core skill development

Instrument navigation, contrast injection, and fluoroscopic image interpretation.

Objective analytics

Built-in comprehensive report on safety, precision, and efficiency for every run.

Structured training syllabus

INTRODUCTION
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MANUALS
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BASIC MODULES

SELF-PACING

  • CLEAR OBJECTIVES
  • WELL-DEFINED INDICATORS
  • GRADUAL DIFFICULTY

ADVANCED MODULE

  • CHALLENGING CASES
  • UNEXPECTED COMPLICATIONS
  • TIMING

Progressive learning

Modular scenarios curated by experienced physicians, structured by increasing complexity and challenge level.

Basics of angiography

  • Manuals provided for each level
  • Fluoroscopy angles and isocenter
  • Foreshortening and vessel overlap
  • Catheter shapes, bend and French sizes
  • Accessing the LCA/RCA ostium, firm engagement
  • Patient vitals and catheter tip pressure monitoring

Navigation and errors

  • Objective metrics-driven progress
  • Hand-eye coordination training
  • Adherence to procedural steps
  • Avoidance of errors and optimization of manipulations
  • Recording and process logs
  • Three access routes for various anatomies

Complex challenges

  • Challenging anatomies with severe tortuosity
  • Complications (e.g. SCA, arterial spasm, vasovagal reflex)
  • Time-critical decision points
  • Cannulation through a TAVI stent
  • CABG patient with three grafts
  • High heart rates and high respiratory excursion

Designed for education at scale

Hospitals

Skills labs & CME

Universities

Structured curricula

Training centers

Cohorts & bootcamps

Clinical workshops

Outreach demos

Its portable setup enables easy deployment across classrooms, simulation labs, and partner sites supporting self-paced practice, instructor-led sessions, and full structured curricula.

Multidisciplinary team

One multidisciplinary team behind the simulator

Tested in Education. Showcased Internationally.

Educational Testing | 115 Medical Students
Preliminary testing involving 115 medical students as part of the Digital Medicine course at Jagiellonian University Medical College.

Clinical Engagement

Presented to healthcare professionals and specialist audiences at:

  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – United Kingdom
  • New Frontiers in Interventional Cardiology (NFIC), 26th edition – Kraków, Poland
  • Polish Cardiac Society Heart Failure Association Conference – Kraków, Poland
  • International Summit on Imaging and Intervention in Cardiology (ISIIC) – Katowice, Poland
International Scientific & Industry Exposure

Showcased at international scientific and industry events:

  • BIO International Convention – San Diego, USA
  • VPH 2026 – 9th International Conference on the Virtual Physiological Human – Milan, Italy

Tomasz Gubała
Research Support Manager

Katarzyna Baliga, PhD

Head of Innovation and Communication

Krzysztof Karwat, MD, Cardiologist, Certified Independent Operator, Association of Cardiovascular Interventions of the Polish Cardiac Society

Renata Szydlak

Junior Research Specialist in Medical Imaging and Robotics

Dominik Stosik

Dominik Stosik, MD, PhD

Clinical Advisor for AI & Digital Health Solutions

Adam Błasiak

Junior Research Specialist

Kacper Feliks

Junior Scientific Developer

Anna Węgrzyn

Junior Research Specialist