Virtual reality comes to medical diagnostics and patient care in Saskatchewan. The software is among four new tools being evaluated by Innovation Saskatchewan through its Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program or, MIST. The program connects Saskatchewan tech companies with provincial government partners who can use their innovation, provide feedback, and help grow the technology. MIST provides tech companies with $10 thousand in development funding.

Four companies from the inaugural round of MIST applicants, have been approved by Innovation Saskatchewan for real-world testing of their tech solutions in government departments and agencies:

Luxsonic Technologies’ all-in-one virtual reality radiology suite SieVRt is designed to increase collaboration among physicians and is being assessed by the Saskatchewan Health Authority as an opportunity to improve patient care.
SkillsShark is working with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) and the Public Service Commission to determine the ability of its software to help streamline the government’s Management and Executive Talent Inventory process.
RiverCity Innovations’ asset tracking device BeeSecure is being used by MHI to help prevent thefts and recover stolen goods.
Todai uses artificial intelligence to determine the tone of digital communications and its software is being tested by MHI to improve interactions with the public.