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Exonicus, Inc.

Military medics need to be prepared to treat casualties of any gender in combat situations, but current training may not adequately prepare them for the anatomical and physiological differences in treating female patients. Exonicus is building a comprehensive training platform that combines multiple technologies—VR headsets, AR displays showing anatomical information, and realistic female manikins—all working together through a common technical standard (MOHSES/JETS, a shared system that allows different equipment to communicate with each other). The system is designed to teach medics the specific interventions needed for female patients in three critical scenarios: immediate combat casualty care, prolonged casualty care, and chemical-biological-radiological emergencies. By integrating these different training tools, the platform appears to help medics practice these skills in a realistic, pressure-free environment before they need to perform them in actual emergencies.

Why it matters: Current military medical training often relies on male-centric manikins and scenarios, which may leave some medics underprepared for treating female casualties. Research and military experience sugges...