Olatu Medical Technologies GmbH – The Future of Surgical Planning

Olatu Medical Technologies GmbH (Olatu) is a spin-off from the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg that combines medical expertise with state-of-the-art digital technology. The name "Olatu"—Basque for "wave"—symbolizes the digital transformation that the company is actively helping to shape within the field of surgical medicine. Founded by a physician and a data scientist, Olatu combines practical clinical experience with data-driven innovation.

The company develops digital solutions for the preoperative planning of surgical procedures. Using medical imaging data such as CT and MRI scans, Olatu creates high-precision 3D models that enable surgeons to prepare in a detailed, patient-specific manner. Its service portfolio includes the development of segmentation and 3D planning software, the CT-based design of patient-specific implants, and 3D printing of anatomical models for surgical planning, education, and patient consultation.

At the core of its technological development is a software platform that enables the planning and simulation of surgical procedures within an immersive virtual reality environment. Realistic visualization of anatomical structures allows for the optimization of surgical decisions prior to the actual procedure. This helps to shorten operating times, reduce costs, and sustainably improve both patient safety and the quality of care.

Olatu consistently pursues a user-centric development approach: all solutions are created in close collaboration with clinical users and are tailored to the real-world demands of daily medical practice. Furthermore, the company is actively engaged in research and development within the fields of "Smart Operating Rooms" and digital surgery, thereby helping to shape the future of surgical medicine.