Experimental Biology Class Experiences the Apple Vision Pro

With a host of new interactive apps, the Apple Vision Pro is offering users an immersive journey into medicine, science, and anatomy.  On Thursday, students in Dr. Elena Fiorica-Howells’ Experimental Biology Honors class got a chance to see the potential of this powerful new resource for the classroom.

From surgical planning and medical training to mental health support, these new Vision Pro apps enable users to explore the human body and dive deep into medical procedures, offering immersive experiences for medical professionals and patients alike.

MBS Experimental Biology students were able to get a firsthand look at spatial computing in the classroom as junior Johannes Wabnitz Moch ‘25 demonstrated two interactive apps on Thursday — CellWalk and Insight Heart.

CellWalk is a biological learning experience that allows users to take a guided tour through the molecular machines of a bacteria cell or explore on their own. The app allows students to zoom from a whole cell down to its atoms.

Insight Heart lets users understand the human heart like never before. Users can easily scan their physical surroundings and visualize 3D hearts using CT data, as well as explore various heart conditions. During the demonstration, MBS science teacher Dr. Marina Milinkovic helped guide the students through the 3D models of the heart.

Vision Pro seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, unlocking powerful spatial experiences in an infinite canvas. MBS Chief Innovation Officer Darren Burns says that the resource has tremendous potential to offer a bridge to a more immersive and dynamic learning environment. 

“The Apple Vision Pro will undoubtedly be transformative in spatial learning and interactive teaching methods,” said Mr. Burns. “We were one of the first schools in the country to implement the iPad 14 years ago, and today we continue to be at the forefront of educationally technology integration.”