Transforming the OR: Barco Unveils AI-Driven Surgical Innovations at NVIDIA GTC 2025

Transforming the OR: Barco Unveils AI-Driven Surgical Innovations at NVIDIA GTC 2025

(IN BRIEF) At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Barco will present its latest advancements in surgical technology, focusing on AI-powered displays and computing platforms specifically designed for operating room environments. The company, in collaboration with SoftAcuity, introduces the Brilliant Assistant surgical display, a voice-activated, touch-responsive system that integrates with NVIDIA Jetson Orin and Holoscan platforms. This device is engineered for hands-free use, delivering near-zero latency video connectivity and compatibility with Barco’s Nexxis software, thereby optimizing surgical precision and collaborative efforts. Additionally, Barco is developing Nexxis Compute, a dedicated computing platform that leverages NVIDIA’s medical-grade IGX and Holoscan technologies. This platform merges real-time video processing with regulated AI applications, offering a collaborative and future-proof solution for Medical Device Manufacturers, OR Integrators, and Independent Software Vendors. Industry leaders from Barco, SoftAcuity, and NVIDIA emphasize that these innovations not only streamline surgical workflows but also mark a significant step toward the adoption of software-defined, AI-enabled medical devices.

(PRESS RELEASE) KORTRIJK, 19-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, renowned globally for its cutting-edge visualization and collaboration solutions, is set to unveil its latest breakthroughs in AI-enhanced surgical display and computing technology at NVIDIA GTC 2025. In a powerful partnership with SoftAcuity, Barco has co-developed the state-of-the-art Brilliant Assistant surgical display. This innovative device, equipped with NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin and Holoscan platforms, offers a voice-activated, touch-sensitive interface that facilitates hands-free operation in the operating room. It provides exceptional video connectivity, enabling surgeons to share and access any video source with almost imperceptible delay, thereby enhancing surgical precision and teamwork. Moreover, Brilliant Assistant seamlessly integrates with Barco’s established Nexxis software, ensuring a smooth transition for clinicians who require versatile connectivity across displays during procedures.

In parallel, Barco is advancing its vision for the future of the operating room with the development of Nexxis Compute—a specialized computing platform designed for surgical settings. This platform harnesses the full power of NVIDIA’s medical-grade accelerated computing stack, incorporating the NVIDIA IGX and Holoscan technologies. By combining Nexxis AV over IP routing with real-time edge computing, Nexxis Compute processes video data instantaneously while concurrently running regulated AI-driven applications. This unified system offers Medical Device Manufacturers and OR Integrators a streamlined solution for linking diverse applications, minimizing operational complexity and ensuring system compatibility. For Independent Software Vendors, it provides a robust, validated infrastructure backed by NVIDIA IGX compute performance, paving the way for seamless deployments and the integration of next-generation AI algorithms in the operating room.

Commenting on the initiative, Johan Fornier, Executive VP for Surgical and Modality at Barco, stated, “Barco is committed to simplifying the integration of AI applications into the operating room, enabling real-time, high-quality visualization on surgical displays. Through our collaboration with SoftAcuity and the power of the NVIDIA Holoscan platform and IGX compute, we’re bringing real-time AI and hands-free interactions into the operating room, transforming the way surgical teams work together.” Bruce Kennedy, Founder and CEO of SoftAcuity, added, “SoftAcuity is proud to team up with Barco on this innovative project. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of surgical technology by combining our expertise with NVIDIA’s powerful platforms to create solutions that enhance surgical workflows and improve patient care.” David Niewolny, Director of Business Development for Medtech at NVIDIA, highlighted the paradigm shift in medical devices: “The future of medical devices is software-defined and AI-enabled. The NVIDIA-powered Brilliant Assistant and Nexxis Compute are set to accelerate the transition by providing solutions that are ready to deploy in the operating room.”

Media Contact:

Johan Fornier
EVP Surgical & Modality
+32 56 23 34 81
johan.fornier@barco.comsarah.resnikoff@barco.com

SOURCE: Barco