Illuminant Surgical

Illuminant Surgical is a private, pre-revenue medical device startup founded in 2019, based in Cambridge, MA, with an additional office in Los Angeles, CA. The company is developing the Skylight™ system, a novel surgical navigation platform that projects CT/MRI data onto the patient in real-time, aiming to eliminate the cognitive disconnect of traditional screen-based navigation. Initially targeting spine surgery and interventional access procedures, its technology promises to reduce setup time, lower costs, and expand advanced visualization to outpatient and ambulatory surgical centers. The company is in the development and regulatory clearance stage, building a strong advisory board with clinical and engineering expertise.

AI-driven computer vision and dynamic projection mapping system for real-time, non-invasive surgical navigation, projecting anatomical imaging directly onto the patient.

Competes against large, established players in surgical navigation like Medtronic (StealthStation), Stryker (SpineMask), and Brainlab. Its differentiation is a non-invasive, projection-based interface designed for simplicity and lower cost, targeting a broader range of care settings than traditional high-end systems.