MediSim VR Launches North India’s 1st AI & VR Medical Simulation System at Uttarakhand's HIMS

The center will leverage this VR technology through scalable VR labs designed for procedures such as virtual surgeries, emergency simulations, and others

Chennai-based medtech company MediSim VR has launched Uttarakhand's first Center of Excellence in AI and VR-based Medical Simulation at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Dehradun.

The inauguration took place in the simulation event hosted by the HIMS in collaboration with AIIMS Rishikesh.

The launch was officiated by Dr. Vinod K. Paul, Member of NITI Aayog, who experienced a live demonstration and emphasized the role of AI and VR in enhancing healthcare education.

The initiative aligns with India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to provide immersive, experiential training for medical students, nursing professionals, and allied healthcare workers to improve skills, decision-making, and patient safety.

Reportedly, the center will leverage this VR technology through scalable VR labs designed for procedures such as virtual surgeries, emergency simulations, and competency assessments, which are expected to bridge theoretical learning with real-world application while eliminating associated risks.

AI and VR technologies are expected to allow students to develop practical clinical skills and decision-making capabilities alongside their theoretical knowledge.

Further, the CoE will be accessible to both HIMS students and external medical learners and professionals across Uttarakhand, to expand and support broader capacity-building efforts in the region.

Commenting on the integration of AI & VR technologies, Dr. Ashok Kumar Deorari, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Swami Rama Himalayan University, said, “Our students and external learners will benefit from realistic, safe, and highly interactive learning environments that build competence, critical thinking, and innovation, preparing them to excel in global healthcare systems. This initiative will also be highly beneficial for medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals, enhancing their training and professional development."

Key Highlights of MediSim VR Labs

The scalable lab by MediSim, a company specializing in AI-powered VR/AR simulation for healthcare training, is a fully automated, immersive training environment designed for healthcare education, leveraging AI and VR/AR technologies to bridge theoretical learning with practical skills.

The scalable lab provides realistic, hands-on training for procedures like virtual surgeries, emergency scenarios, and patient care, enabling competency assessment in a risk-free environment.

Further, the lab is designed to accommodate large-scale training, with the ability to support up to 500 users simultaneously across multiple stations.

Moreover, it features intuitive touch-controlled stations with curved sides that offer personalized fit through automatic HMD height adjustment and include UV sterilization, providing an advanced, student-centric learning solution.

Additionally, the system is equipped with an advanced data management system that collects and analyzes data generated within the lab, supporting efficient monitoring and assessment of training outcomes, and integrates AI for adaptive learning, real-time feedback, and competency evaluations.

The system is customizable for various healthcare fields, including MBBS, nursing, and allied sciences, with applications in skill-building for global standards.

Sharing thoughts, Sabarish Chandrasekaran, Co-Founder & CEO, MediSim VR, said, "We are delighted to launch Uttarakhand's first Center of Excellence in AI and VR Medical Simulation at HIMS Dehradun--one of India's most respected medical institutions. This lab bridges the gap between traditional medical training and next-generation experiential learning. At MediSim VR, we believe such initiatives will empower future healthcare professionals with advanced skills, confidence, and global exposure."

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