Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market To Reach $34.2 Billion by 2033

The report “Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market By Technology (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality), By Application (Surgical Training, Patient Education, Pain Management, Physical Rehabilitation, Mental Health Therapy), By End-Use (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Schools, Research Institutions)” is expected to reach USD 34.2 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 23.70% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Transpire Insight.

The use of cardiovascular surgeries and augmented and virtual reality in surgery is on the rise. This can be attributed to factors such as higher accuracy and precision, shorter recovery time with less difficulties being major driving factors for AR & VR in the healthcare industry. In addition to this, the growing need for surgical robots, rising relevance of medical visualization, and development of various healthcare and medical applications are contributing to the revenue growth of augmented and virtual reality in the healthcare industry.

There is growing use of augmented reality and virtual reality in the operations and diagnosis. The market for augmented reality and virtual reality in the healthcare sector is likely to grow with the use of touch surgery, which employs virtual reality technology to enable the surgeons to have visibility of patients' anatomy and physiology in the surgery room. Increasing adoption of AR/VR technologies in surgical procedures is recognized as the primary force propelling the growth of this business over the past few years. Additionally, AR is being employed for training purposes for medical professionals. Through using AR-based learning modules, medical professionals have a comprehensive learning experience. This is because AR-based learning modules provide medical professionals with the chance to visualize anatomy. Additionally, patients can be trained using AR-based learning modules, which can aid them in comprehending their comprehensive course of treatment. In complex surgeries, image viewing using AR can aid surgeons.

The Augmented Reality segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Sensor-based Ore Sorting Market during the forecast period.

The augmented reality sector also led the market in 2024. It was applied to give information and to perform diagnosis and surgery functions. They also assisted in the visualization of boundaries around organs during surgical procedures. This further boosted their utilization in training and rehabilitation centers as well.

By technology type, virtual reality techniques are expected to have the highest growth in the coming years. The use in handling different mental health disorders is on the increase. This is leading to advancements in this technology in different sectors. In addition to this, they are being used in home care therapies.

The Surgical Training segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Sensor-based Ore Sorting Market during the forecast period.

the surgical training part dominated the market in 2024. AR & VR were applied in the training of surgery because of their higher precision. At the same time, they provided repeated practice and were more accessible. Therefore, these contributed to the growth of the market.

Based on the type of application, the mental health therapy market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This can be associated with the rising cases of depression and anxiety, which are contributing towards the adoption of AR & VR. They form a suitable atmosphere for exposure therapy. Additionally, affordability is a factor which is adding to its adoption.

The Hospitals segment is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Sensor-based Ore Sorting Market during the forecast period.

The hospitals segment accounted for the leading market share in 2024. With increased patient volume, hospitals have started using AR & VR. They have been adopted for use in diagnosing, surgeries, training, and rehab purposes. This has been encouraged by the development of infrastructure.

In the end-user market, the clinics market segment is poised to experience the highest growth rate over the coming years. The clinics are undergoing a shift towards new AR & VR for therapies & surgeries. In addition, the clinics have been providing telemedicine services through the telehealth platform.

The North America region is projected to witness the highest CAGR in the Sensor-based Ore Sorting Market during the forecast period.

The region, North America, is the most influential one in the market for AR & VR in the Healthcare Industry, and this influence is expected to be continued throughout the measured time period. The reason for the influence of the region is the increased demand for AR & VR due to the research & development work carried out, along with the efforts initiated by the governments of various regions, which are beneficial for the market. A number of funds have been initiated for the research & development work for offering these platforms for the healthcare industry. Additionally, the awareness among people regarding the outsourcing of the healthcare services, due to which the treatments can be easily affordable, has increased.

Key Players

The top 15 players in the Positron Emission Tomography Market include CAE Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Microsoft, Siemens Healthineers, Intuitive Surgical, Psious, MindMaze, Virtualis, Oxford VR, Augmedics, Surgical Theater, EchoPixel, Medivis, Health Scholars, Vicarious Surgical, Touch Surgery, Propio Vision, Immersive Touch, OSSO VR, SentiAR, Medical.

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