# AR Puncture: Medical AR Viewer — Easy place your 3D model as AR

> Easy place your 3D model as AR (iPhone/iPad app by Satoru Morita.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-puncture/id1623323754 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Satoru Morita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623323756)
- Category: Medical, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 97 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-05-18
- Data updated: 2025-12-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-puncture/id1623323754/reviews.md

## What is AR Puncture?

- AR Puncture is a free navigation app using augmented reality (AR) on smartphones to simulate needle puncture and surgery (for research purposes and experiments). 
- 3D organ models (FBX, OBJ, STL) can be easily imported and placed from your mobile phone’s folder without pre-processing. The position, size, and color can be easily adjusted. 
- A 3D virtual protractor or a target positioned relative to an entry point for needle puncture using the Bull's eye method can be also easily displayed.
- Three registration methods are available (Fix On Screen, Tap To Place, or QR Tracking). In the initial mode (Fix On Screen mode), the center of the 3D model / entry point is always displayed at the center of the screen, which can be adjusted to the real entry point or merkmal by moving the device. In the Tap To Place mode, it is placed at the tapped position. In the QR Tracking mode, it is placed on the dedicated QR code, which is downloaded and printed in advance (see below). 
- The protractor can be rotated in 3 directions against the CT plane. 
- The target can be placed relative to the entry point by inputting data from the CT images. 
- “MR Puncture” for HoloLens2 has similar functions partially to this application.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.20 — 2023-08-23

Minor fixes (improved Grid behavior, fixed button positions, Made it possible to proceed to Tap / QR mode from each mode. etc.).

### 1.0.19 — 2023-07-07

The screen can be locked with the Lock button. The buttons are moved to one side for one-handed operation. Fixed some colors.

### 1.0.18 — 2023-06-17

Fixed some colors.

### 1.0.17 — 2023-05-22

Minor fixes (improved Grid behavior, fixed button positions, Made it possible to proceed to Tap / QR mode from each mode. etc.).

### 1.0.16 — 2023-05-14

Minor corrections.

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