Virtual Reality (VR) in Medical Simulation Global Market Report 2024

The virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.5 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.3%. The rise during the historical period can be credited to the expanding utilization of virtual reality in patient care, the need for more effective training, concerns about patient safety, escalating healthcare expenses, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.33 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.4%. Anticipated growth in the upcoming period can be ascribed to progress in integrating AI, heightened emphasis on remote training options, the widening scope of telemedicine, increasing demand for tailored learning experiences, and regulatory encouragement for innovative training methodologies. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period include the incorporation of AI for adaptable learning, the emergence of social VR platforms facilitating collaborative training, the application of VR in mental health therapy, the ascent of mobile VR solutions promoting accessibility, and the development of VR simulations addressing global healthcare inequalities.

The growth of virtual reality (VR) in the medical simulation market is expected to be driven by the increasing number of surgeries. Surgeries, which involve incisions into the body for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases or injuries, are on the rise due to advancements in medical technology and techniques. This trend leads to increased accessibility and broader indications for surgical intervention. VR in medical simulations aids surgeries by offering realistic, immersive training environments that accurately replicate complex surgical scenarios and anatomy. For example, a report from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) in January 2023 revealed a 19.3% increase in total medical procedures, with surgical procedures rising by 18.5% compared to 2020, further indicating the surge in surgeries.

Major players in the virtual reality (VR) medical simulation market are focusing on developing advanced automated VR simulation laboratories to enhance accuracy, sensitivity, and efficiency in molecular diagnostics. These laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge virtual reality technology and automated systems to replicate surgical environments and scenarios, providing lifelike training simulations for medical professionals. For instance, in May 2022, MediSim VR, an Indian-based company specializing in virtual reality healthcare solutions, launched an automated VR simulation lab at the Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). This initiative aims to revolutionize traditional training methodologies by offering AI-powered competency assessment tools to enhance student performance, thereby integrating the benefits of VR and simulation technology to provide an immersive learning experience.

In October 2021, Labster, a Denmark-based company providing virtual labs for educational institutions, acquired UbiSim Inc. This acquisition expands Labster's nursing education portfolio, reinforcing its commitment to improving access to high-quality science education. UbiSim Inc., based in Canada, develops virtual reality simulations for healthcare education.

Major companies operating in the virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market are Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Siemens Healthineers AG, CAE Healthcare Inc., Brainlab AG, Surgical Science Sweden AB, Vention Inc., Osso VR Inc., Mentice AB, Augmedics, Virtalis Holdings Ltd., VirtaMed AG, Oxford Medical Simulation Ltd., AccuVein Inc., Health Scholars Inc., AppliedVR Inc., Medisim Ltd., Fundamental Surgery, ImmersiveTouch Inc., Ghost Productions Inc., SimforHealth, SimX, PrecisionOS Technologies Inc., Body Interact.

North America was the largest region in the virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market in 2023. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Virtual reality (VR) technology utilized in medical simulation involves employing computer-generated environments and immersive experiences to replicate genuine medical scenarios, aiding in training, education, and assessment within the healthcare sector. Through VR, healthcare professionals and students can engage with virtual patients, practice medical procedures, and confront clinical situations in a controlled environment devoid of risks.

The primary demographic for virtual reality (VR) applications in medical simulation encompasses adults, children, and infants. The adult category generally includes individuals aged 18 years or above. These applications find utility across various domains such as medical education, diagnostics, pain management, mental health treatment, physical rehabilitation, surgical training, human simulation techniques, dental training, nursing education, among others. End users benefiting from these applications include hospitals, physician clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, medical institutions, research laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, among others.

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The virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as virtual reality rehabilitation and therapy, virtual reality anatomy and physiology training, and virtual reality diagnostic training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The virtual reality (VR) in medical simulation market also includes sales of virtual reality surgical simulators, and virtual reality emergency and trauma simulators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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