The Edison Awards were established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 1987. This year's award ceremony was held on April 18 in Florida, USA. Known as the "Oscars of Innovation," the Edison Awards represent the highest honor in the global innovation field. Professor Chien-Chang Lee from the Department of Emergency Medicine at National Taiwan University Hospital developed HoloXMed, which won the Gold Medal in the "Cutting-Edge Tools" subcategory of the Engineering and Robotics category at this year's Edison Awards.
Professor Lee, who has expertise in both information technology and healthcare, is currently seconded to the Ministry of Health and Welfare as the Director of the Information Division. HoloXMed, developed by Prof. Lee, is a low-cost, efficient system that can complete tasks within 30 minutes. It converts 2D CT scans into color-coded segments, reconstructs them in 3D, and projects them as holograms into the metaverse using Microsoft's HoloLens 2 for enhanced clarity and interactive experience. Its broad clinical applications include diagnosing complex trauma, planning surgeries for cerebral aneurysms, explaining procedures to patients, remote consultations, and surgical navigation. The success of HoloXMed highlights Prof. Lee's achievements in interdisciplinary research, combining medicine, engineering, and information technology to create precise and intuitive educational and diagnostic tools for medical education and services. Prof. Lee stated, "The innovation of HoloXMed aims to break the limitations of traditional medical models, providing more humanized and efficient medical services." His vision has received unanimous recognition from medical experts and the tech industry.
The Edison Awards recognize companies or research institutions that have achieved innovation and excellence in the fields of electrical, electronic engineering, and technology. Past recipients include notable entities such as Apple (Steve Jobs), Tesla (Elon Musk), and Procter & Gamble (A.G. Lafley). The selection criteria for the Edison Awards include the ability to solve significant problems, marked advantages over alternatives, and the impact on the environment and society. The 2024 winners were evaluated based on four fundamental criteria: Concept, Value, Delivery, and Impact, with all nominations reviewed by the Edison Awards Steering Committee and Executive Review Panel. Prof. Lee's award is not only a personal achievement but also a significant milestone for innovative medical practices at National Taiwan University Hospital. This honor will inspire the next generation of physicians and innovators, while also highlighting the crucial role of National Taiwan University College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital on the global innovation map and promoting further innovative thinking.
Source: https://www.ntu.edu.tw/spotlight/2024/2270_20240515.html