Barcelona Hospital Surgeons Now Using Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses to Perform Assisted Gastrointestinal Surgeries on Patients

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Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) announced that its M400 Smart Glasses are being used in gastrointestinal surgeries at a leading hospital in Barcelona, Spain. The glasses enable real-time video and audio streaming, allowing for remote collaboration among medical experts. Dr. Rafael Díaz Del Gobbo, a surgeon at the hospital, performed a sleeve gastrectomy while streaming the procedure online, connecting with a team in Miami. This innovation helps reduce equipment exposure and fosters medical collaboration during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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• Successful use of M400 Smart Glasses in gastrointestinal surgeries enhances telemedicine capabilities.
• Real-time streaming allows remote collaboration with medical experts.
• Reduces personal protection equipment usage during surgeries.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that a team of doctors is successfully using the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses to perform gastrointestinal surgeries on patients at a leading hospital based in Barcelona, Spain. 

In a recent Twitter post (here), Dr. Rafael Díaz Del Gobbo, an Upper GI & Bariatric Surgeon based in Barcelona, Spain, highlighted usage of the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses in the operating room in collaboration with Spanish mobile telecommunications operator Vodadone España.  Dr. Díaz Del Gobbo performed a sleeve gastrectomy procedure on a patient while streaming the surgery online via the Vuzix M400 and connecting with a team of doctors in Miami, FL, who attended the surgery virtually.  

Wearing the Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses, clinicians are collaborating on appropriate medical treatments via video and audio streaming in real-time to remote audiences and experts, reducing exposure and conserving personal protection equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We are pleased to see the staff at a leading hospital in Barcelona, Spain utilizing our M400 Smart Glasses to help them connect with other medical experts virtually to assist during surgeries," said Paul Travers, Vuzix President and Chief Executive Officer. "This is yet another example of how Vuzix Smart Glasses are leading in healthcare for expert support during an operation and for training others on how it's done."

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart-Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 166 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2020 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan.  For more information, visit Vuzix website,  Twitter and Facebook pages.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to the Vuzix Smart Glasses, use of Vuzix Smart Glasses in telemedicine and hospital settings, future business opportunities, and among other things the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

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FAQ

What is Vuzix Corporation known for?

Vuzix Corporation is known for its Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality technologies.

When did Vuzix announce the use of its Smart Glasses in surgeries?

Vuzix announced the use of its Smart Glasses in surgeries on July 23, 2020.

Where are Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses being used for surgeries?

The Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses are being used at a hospital in Barcelona, Spain.

Who performed the surgery using Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses?

Dr. Rafael Díaz Del Gobbo performed the surgery using Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses.

How do Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses benefit surgeries?

They enable real-time video streaming for remote collaboration, improving surgical support.