New technologies that have been integrated into teaching in the medical field were demonstrated in activities held in the Saúde_Tech space. One of them is a virtual patient simulator called Body Interact. The pedagogical resource allows the student to interact with a virtual patient to arrive at a diagnosis, determine the recommended treatment and implement clinical interventions according to the evolution of the condition, if necessary. The goal is to train beginners to make decisions and act in stress situations, a common scenario in an emergency area. Another attraction at the same venue was a realistic mannequin equipped with technology capable of making it provide physiological responses as if it were a real human being, depending on the chosen programming – it could be configured, for example, to simulate an irregular heartbeat. The young people who visited space were able to check the pulse, check vital signs, and listen to the lungs of this “technological patient.” – Using simulated practice resources makes students more interested in learning. The realistic mannequin, for example, has human-like skin and reproduces a heartbeat. This makes the student more motivated and confident in the learning process – says Camila Piccariello, Health Specialist at Senac RJ. — Furthermore, there is a safety gain for the patient, because the technician can practice on simulators before working on real people. The hospital, which was simulated using virtual reality and artificial intelligence, was another innovation that caught the attention of visitors. To participate in the activity, it was necessary to wear virtual reality glasses and act as a healthcare professional in patient care, from reception to discharge. Theory and practice María Isabel Mariño, 19, first-year nursing student, enjoyed learning about the technological innovations presented in the field of Saúde_Tech. – The university course is very theoretical at first, which can be a bit frustrating sometimes. Clarifying theory and practice is more motivating and helps learning, says the young woman. In other activities, participants were invited to perform extrication and cardiac resuscitation maneuvers on mannequins or perform everyday tasks, such as sitting in a chair using accessories that limit joint movement and visual field. The goal was to make them face the difficulties they face in the aging process.