Unify Medical Amplio Named One of TIME’s Best Inventions

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, Unify Medical is proud to announce that its revolutionary technology, Amplio™, has been named to one of TIME’s 2024 Best Inventions. Amplio™ is one of 20 inventions recognized by the TIME under the Medical Care category.

Unify Medical’s flagship wearable microscope product, powered by Amplio™, is transforming the field of surgical visualization by enabling unprecedented precision, enhancing patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Via research and development collaboration with US Army, the US Navy, and the US Special Operations Command, Unify Medical is also developing additional innovative medical visualization products powered by Amplio™ for our nation’s service men & women worldwide.

Every year, TIME’s editors evaluate inventions based on their originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact, ultimately compiling a list of groundbreaking inventions that are changing how we live, work, play, and think. This year, Amplio™ earned its place on this esteemed list, joining other innovations across sectors such as healthcare, AI, and green energy.

“We are honored that Amplio™ has been recognized by TIME for its role in advancing surgical technology,” said Douglas R. Carroll, CEO of Unify Medical. “Our team has worked tirelessly to bring this groundbreaking technology to life and we are inspired by the impact Amplio™ has had on both surgeons and patients. This acknowledgment from TIME further motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in surgical imaging. We are humbled to partner with such leading institutions as Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Madigan Army Medical Center, the University of Akron and the University of Iowa to push the frontier of surgery forward.”

Powered by Amplio™, Unify Medical has developed the world’s first wearable surgical microscope featuring lossless full-color 3D/HD magnification in a highly ergonomic platform. This innovative system empowers surgeons with enhanced visualization during complex procedures, driving higher precision and reducing the likelihood of complications. Amplio™ represents a significant leap forward in surgical imaging, giving medical professionals a clear advantage in the operating room.