Our History
AlensiaXR is the developer of the .NEXT™ spatial learning platform and the exclusive provider of the HoloAnatomy® and HoloAnatomy® Neuro 3D libraries. Since 2024, we have been redefining how anatomy, health sciences, and complex subjects are taught and studied through immersive learning.
Our history began nearly ten years prior, when Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) pioneered HoloAnatomy—enabling deep exploration into the human body using mixed reality. Today, the .NEXT platform continues to expand this vision, enabling immersive, collaborative learning across a wide range of industries.
2014
A bold partnership for the future of medical education.
In 2014, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) partnered with Cleveland Clinic to create the joint Health Education Campus. This collaboration aimed to revolutionize interdisciplinary education for medical, physician assistant, nursing, and dental students, driven by a shared commitment to innovation in teaching.
Innovation through collaboration.
To bring this vision to life, CWRU partnered with Microsoft and engaged its top anatomy faculty, surgeons, and clinicians—gaining access to early HoloLens devices. Together, they designed tools enabling educators to customize presentations, tailor images and labels, and teach both in-person and remotely—aligning perfectly with their medical and dental curricula.
2014-2016
The birth of HoloAnatomy®.
Through a multi-year initiative led by CWRU's Interactive Commons, a talented team of 3D medical artists, developers, anatomists, and instructional designers developed the HoloAnatomy® Software Suite. This breakthrough moved human anatomy education beyond traditional cadaver-based methods, offering immersive holographic experiences that enhance understanding and reduce costs.
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CWRU developed HoloAnatomy to reimagine how the medical human body in 3D could be taught. Traditional cadaver-based learning was limited by cost, access, and scalability. By combining medical expertise with emerging mixed reality technology, the team aimed to create an immersive, interactive anatomy platform that could enhance spatial understanding, increase engagement, and make world-class anatomy education accessible to more learners worldwide.
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Yes, before launching HoloAnatomy, CWRU conducted rigorous, peer-reviewed research to compare the platform’s effectiveness against traditional anatomy instruction. Studies showed that students using HoloAnatomy learned the same or more in less time, retained knowledge longer, and gained a deeper understanding of complex anatomical relationships—especially in the medical human body 3D visualizations. These findings validated the platform’s impact on both learning efficiency and educational quality.
2019-2022
The development of HoloAnatomy® Neuro.
CWRU partnered with expert neuroanatomists to develop HoloAnatomy® Neuro—an extension of the HoloAnatomy suite focused on the study of the central nervous system. The HoloAnatomy Neuro library provided unprecedented visibility into the complexity of the central nervous system (CNS)—enabling medical students to explore neural pathways, spinal cord cross-sections, and brainstem anatomy like never before.
2024
AlensiaXR is founded.
AlensiaXR® was founded to expand the reach of HoloAnatomy® to anatomy programs worldwide. As the exclusive provider of this innovative immersive 3D library, we set out to transform medical education on a global scale—equipping the next generation of healthcare professionals with advanced learning tools.
On February 1, 2024, AlensiaXR announced the completion of its series A funding round to accelerate development of the next stage of the HoloAnatomy® Software Suite.
On September 3, 2024, HoloAnatomy® Neuro officially launched—providing institutions worldwide with access to the groundbreaking platform.
2025
AlensiaXR launches the .NEXT™ platform.
In 2025, AlensiaXR launched the .NEXT™ spatial learning platform—delivering a more immersive, flexible, and collaborative learning experience, compatible with additional XR headsets, such as Meta Quest 3.
The .NEXT platform provides access to the HoloAnatomy® and HoloAnatomy® Neuro 3D libraries, along with tools to build even more engaging lessons and bring complex structures and spatial relationships to life like never before.
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The original HoloAnatomy Software Suite (developed by CWRU) was designed around enhancing anatomy education. It delivered an extensive library of 3D anatomical models and tools for building immersive lessons focused on specific body regions or structures.
The .NEXT platform delivers even more tools to build and customize lessons, not just for anatomy education but for a range of disciplines. We expanded on existing features (such as Classroom and Exam Management), as well as adding many new capabilities, including:
Support for Mac and additional XR headsets such as Meta Quest and Pico.
Starter templates to build lessons more quickly.
Additional asset libraries (such as medical devices).
Ability to import custom 3D models.
Ability to build more complex scenes by positioning and scaling objects.
Enhanced XR interactions.
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While HoloAnatomy and HoloAnatomy Neuro remain the most comprehensive immersive 3D libraries available on the platform, we are expanding our content libraries to include non-anatomy content.
Additionally, with the ability to import your own 3D models and 2D images, our platform supports immersive learning and training for a wide range of industries.