Stereo optical tracking
Two RGB cameras support stereo tracking. Passive markers identify patient references and instruments to support navigation.
Introducing iMIRGE NightHawk
Image guidance,beyond theoperating room.
A portable surgical navigation platform in development, combining stereo optical tracking, MEMS laser projection and AI-assisted planning.
Explore the technologyTechnology in development
Portable by designBedside and beyond
EVD firstA focused initial application
Clinician foundedBased in Ontario, Canada
The clinical starting point
Bringing navigation
closer to the patient.
External ventricular drains (EVDs) relieve dangerous pressure in the brain after trauma, hemorrhage or hydrocephalus. In emergency and intensive-care settings, placement often relies on anatomical landmarks.
NightHawk is being developed to bring imaging-based planning and navigation to the bedside, with a compact platform designed around practical clinical workflows.
Initial application under developmentEVD guidance, with a longer-term vision for broader cranial and outpatient applications.
The NightHawk platform
One platform.
An integrated workflow.
NightHawk combines optical tracking, projected laser information and image-based planning in a portable system.
The development program brings together clinical insight, navigation engineering and AI expertise.
MEMS laser projection
Integrated laser MEMS technology is being developed for surface mapping, registration and trajectory visualization.
AI-assisted planning
CT-based planning algorithms, developed in collaboration with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII), assist with EVD target and entry-point identification.
A portable clinical workflow
A removable tablet and IV-pole docking are designed to support setup, image review and planning close to the patient.
Development progress
A focused path
through validation.
Our current program centres on the initial EVD application, bringing prototype engineering, AI-assisted planning and verification into a coordinated development pathway.
Completed / October 2026
FDA pre-submission meeting
Feedback from the October 14 meeting informed the initial EVD focus, predicate strategy and planned 510(k) pathway.
Planned / Q1 2027
Clinical technology validation pilot
A planned pilot will evaluate technology function and workflow in clinical settings, subject to applicable approvals.
Subsequent milestones
Design verification and validation
Further engineering, verification, validation and human-factors work will support preparation for regulatory submission.
19Issued patents across
multiple jurisdictions
multiple jurisdictions
Additional patent filings address laser MEMS technology and AI software enhancements. NightHawk remains in development and is not available for commercial sale. Clinical performance and regulatory clearance remain to be established.
Our team
Founded by clinicians.
Built with navigation expertise.
iMIRGE brings together neurosurgical experience, medical-device entrepreneurship, system engineering and AI development.
Hao (Bill) Wang, MD
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Neurosurgeon at McMaster University, with a background in mechanical engineering and medical biophysics.
Neil Duggal, MD
Founder & President
Neurosurgeon at Western University and medical-device entrepreneur, including as founder of Synergy Spine Solutions.
Experienced engineering collaboration
MedInventive, led by Rasool Khadem and Andy Lajoie, contributes system and product-development expertise, including prior leadership in surgical navigation at Medtronic.
Connect with iMIRGE
Corporate &
investor inquiries.
For information about iMIRGE and its development program, please contact our founders.
Bill WangFounder & Chief Technology Officer
bill@imirge.coNeil DuggalFounder & President
neil@imirge.co