Philips XR Quality Control Simulation for Cardiovascular Device Manufacturing

Philips XR Quality Control Simulation by Lucid Reality Labs is an immersive solution developed to ensure precision and consistency in the manufacturing of cardiovascular devices. Designed for quality control specialists at Philips Professional Healthcare, the experience replicates the laboratory environment in detail, providing a risk-free, high-fidelity platform for mastering complex inspection and testing procedures critical to patient safety.

The challenge was significant as the quality control in the production of cardiovascular devices demands extreme precision. Even the smallest error can affect the integrity of the product and, ultimately, patient safety. Philips needed an advanced and scalable solution that would allow its specialists to simulate real-life laboratory processes in a risk-free digital environment, ensuring consistent results across global teams.

The XR Solution: Authentic Laboratory Replication

Lucid Reality Labs created a high-fidelity XR simulation that reproduces Philips’ real laboratory setting down to the smallest detail. The immersive experience includes authentic instruments, microscopes, lighting, and environmental sounds, enabling specialists to feel as if they were working in the actual facility.

Using digital twin technology, the solution accurately recreates every piece of equipment and material involved in the quality control process. Each element — from the metallic components to the polymers and coating materials — behaves according to real-world physics, reflecting the true complexity of device handling.

The result is an interactive XR experience where trainees can practice the inspection, manipulation, and verification of devices, following the same procedures used in Philips’ laboratories.

Why It Matters

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization. Atherosclerosis — one of the most common cardiovascular conditions — causes narrowing of arteries, reduced blood flow, and, ultimately, life-threatening complications.

Devices like the Stellarex 035 drug-coated balloon play a critical role in restoring blood flow and preventing further damage. Therefore, ensuring error-free production and consistent quality standards is not just a technical requirement — it directly impacts patient outcomes and saves lives.

Training and Evaluation Modes

The XR solution provides two main operational modes — Training and Examination.

In Training mode, specialists receive real-time guidance, visual prompts, and interactive assistance that help them navigate every step of the quality control process, reinforcing precision and adherence to standards.

In Examination mode, users perform independently under realistic time constraints. The system automatically detects procedural deviations, missed steps, and decision-making errors, generating analytics and performance metrics that help evaluate readiness and consistency.

This structure allows Philips to train and assess quality control professionals globally, standardising expertise across facilities and reducing the need for extensive physical supervision or material waste.

Realistic Physics and Multi-Platform Flexibility

The XR experience replicates real-world physical behavior, allowing users to interact with virtual instruments naturally. Every motion, pressure, and adjustment mimics real handling, delivering a true-to-life digital practice environment.

The simulation runs seamlessly across XR headsets, desktop, and mobile platforms, ensuring accessibility for global teams without compromising realism or precision.

Ensuring Consistent Excellence

Through this XR solution, Philips achieved a scalable, measurable, and efficient way to train and validate specialists responsible for one of the most critical stages of device production — quality control.

The project demonstrates how XR technology can elevate manufacturing accuracy and reliability in the healthcare industry, bridging the gap between human expertise and digital precision.

Conclusion

The Philips XR Quality Control Simulation sets a new benchmark for quality assurance in cardiovascular device manufacturing. By replicating complex laboratory procedures in a virtual environment, it allows Philips to maintain consistency, accuracy, and safety across global operations — contributing to better outcomes and saving millions of lives worldwide.