Apple Vision Pro Marks One Year with Mixed Success and Expanding Medical Applications

Despite underwhelming consumer sales, Apple's $3,500 headset is finding innovative uses in healthcare and surgery.

Apple Vision Pro has sold fewer than 500,000 units in its first year, falling short of expectations for mainstream adoption.
The high price tag and limited app ecosystem have been cited as barriers to consumer success, though Apple maintains the product is aimed at early adopters of cutting-edge technology.
In healthcare, the device has been used in over 50 live surgeries to improve ergonomics, reduce fatigue, and streamline operating room workflows with virtual displays.
Medical institutions are leveraging Vision Pro for training scenarios, such as replacing cadavers with 3D digital twins and enhancing procedural education.
Apple is reportedly addressing early limitations through software updates and developing a more affordable version, though these efforts remain unconfirmed by the company.