The scientific work in the field of surgical navigation and augmented reality focuses on the development of new technologies to support computer-assisted surgical interventions. Both commercially available navigation systems and self-developed devices are used. The focus is also on the use of augmented reality goggles to provide the surgeon with location-accurate overlays directly in the surgical site. The exact calibration of the cameras and AR glasses used is of crucial importance in these applications.

The aim of the research and development focus on electrostimulation and ablation is the continuous improvement of diagnostics and therapy of heart diseases.

Cooperation with maximum care institutions such as the MediClin Heart Center Lahr/Baden and the University Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich enables us to conduct interdisciplinary basic and clinical application research and to develop new methods and technologies.

With the aim of increasing the effectiveness of education and training of medical and medical technology staff, company employees and students of medical technology, we are developing didactic solutions for teaching and learning materials for cardiac electrotherapy in cooperation with the Freiburg University of Education.

The new research field of medical engineering materials is currently being established at Offenburg University of Applied Sciences. The focus is on materials and manufacturing processes in medical engineering with an emphasis on metallic materials, biodegradable metals and additive manufacturing methods. A corresponding research laboratory is also being set up and will be available for laboratory tests, project work and final theses as well as for research projects.