Real-time augmented reality speed overlays nearly doubled novice instrument velocity in bimanual carrying, with gains retained at two weeks¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? In the single AR study, the AR-speed subgroup's mean instrument velocity almost doubled in bimanual carrying (21 to 38 mm/sec, p < 0.05) and improvements remained at two-week interval testing. → Shakir T 2026

Evidence¶

Shakir T 2026¶

Shakir T, Lingam G, Boal M, Francis N, Chand M. (2026). Technology-enhanced training in basic robotic surgical skills: a systematic review. Journal of Robotic Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-026-03633-w

q2 · i? · review · r3

The review reports a single prospective cohort study of 30 medical students receiving real-time AR overlays of speed, grip force or relative inter-instrument movement during three simulator tasks. The AR speed subgroup showed the quoted velocity gain; the review rates AR evidence base as low.

"Greatest improvements were noted in the AR speed group, whereby mean instrument velocity almost doubled in a bimanual carrying task from 21 to 38 mm/sec (p < 0.05)."

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