Training software SimNow 2

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Overview
SimNow enables surgeons to learn and maintain skills on the da Vinci surgical system using realistic, consequence-free simulation integrated with the da Vinci surgeon console. It provides procedure-specific exercises across multiple specialties and builds on nearly 30 years of robotic surgery experience.

Tagline
Learn and maintain da Vinci system skills at every stage of your career

Key statistics

• 3.3M+ SimNow exercises initiated
• 390+ peer-reviewed publications referencing Intuitive simulation
• 45+ skills exercises in SimNow
• 35+ procedure modules in SimNow

Experience through simulation
SimNow connects to the da Vinci surgeon console to provide hands-on practice in a consequence-free environment, delivering realistic system-skill simulation and a growing library of procedure exercises in gynecology, urology, colorectal, thoracic and general surgery.

Common uses for SimNow

• Onboarding and credentialing
• Learning new procedures
• Adopting new technology
• Warming up before a procedure
• Maintaining skills

Introducing SimNow 2
SimNow 2 is the next evolution of Intuitive simulation, offering self-guided learning and proficiency-based progression from basic safety tasks to clinical procedures. It supports learners at all career stages to build and maintain skills independently.

Highlighted capabilities (SimNow 2)

• Self-guided training: structured curriculum with linear progression and clear next steps
• Personalized, real-time feedback: simplified scoring metrics, objective analytics and customized training recommendations
• Accessible anywhere: use a single My Intuitive ID to log into any networked SimNow 2 system and resume training where you left off

Customization and integration
SimNow 2 integrates with the My Intuitive digital ecosystem to link simulation and surgical data and to personalize training actions using a My Intuitive login.

Important safety information
Da Vinci SimNow is intended to augment, not replace, existing training programs for the da Vinci surgical systems. Intuitive technology should only be used by physicians and staff who have received specific training in the use of Intuitive technology. Training provided by Intuitive is limited to the use of Intuitive technology, instruments and accessories and does not replace the necessary medical training and experience required to perform surgical procedures. No promise or commitment of certification or provision of product/technology is made as part of training materials.

Notes and data

• Internal data on file (as of Feb. 2023). Not all types of simulators are connected to report data.
• Internal data on file (as of Feb. 2024).
• Counts and capabilities reported as of v1.7 software release for certain items.
• Some features are only accessible for customers with active SimNow service.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Product name / model family: SimNow (SimNow 2 referenced as the next evolution)
• Compatibility: Works with da Vinci surgeon console; SimNow 2 available on da Vinci 5, X, and Xi systems with the 2.0 software release; availability on da Vinci SP systems planned in 2025 with the 2.1 software release
• Training content: 35+ procedure-specific exercises across gynecology, urology, colorectal, thoracic, and general surgery
• Skills exercises: 45+ skills exercises (per site information)
• Analytics: Real-time scoring metrics, objective analytics, proficiency-based progression and personalized recommendations
• Connectivity: Integration with My Intuitive for user profile, training progress, and customized training actions (requires networked SimNow 2 system and My Intuitive ID)
• Intended use: Augment training programs for da Vinci surgical systems (not a replacement for clinical training)