We’re delighted to announce that Xploro, our app that helps children overcome the anxiety associated with going in to hospital, is a Finalist in the prestigious AXA Health Tech & You Awards.
The AXA Health Tech & You Awards, now in their 5th year, celebrates technology solutions that address real and current health needs for individuals and their families. Xploro is one of three finalists in the ‘Mental Health in Children’ category.
Xploro uses 3D augmented reality interactive models, an artificially intelligent Avatar Guide and a series of games to introduce young patients to hospital environments, staff and process. uses 3D augmented reality interactive models, an artificially intelligent Avatar Guide and a series of games to introduce young patients to hospital environments, staff and process. uses 3D augmented reality interactive models, an artificially intelligent Avatar Guide and a series of games to introduce young patients to hospital environments, staff and process. By putting health information in the hands of children, using language they understand and interaction paradigms that they are familiar with, we aim to reduce their stress and anxiety and improve their clinical outcomes. By reducing the fear associated with procedures we aim to reduce repeat procedures and shorten treatment times. Finally, by improving child health literacy we provide the foundations for a generation of patients better able to self-manage their healthcare. We’re starting with children with cancer, but we’re aiming to build a health information platform for any patient, of any age, with any condition, anywhere in the world.
Wish us luck for 22nd May 2019 when the winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 22nd May at The Merchant Taylors’ Hall in the City of London.