VR Training

Overview

Since Robert Mann introduced the first virtual system in medicine in 1965, Augmented Reality has forever changed the way Physicians and practitioners go about caring for their patients. A revolutionary advancement in the realm of medicine, Augmented Reality, also known simply as “AR”, provides learners with an interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information. This is all regardless of the physical setting, whether that be an operating room, clinic, or classroom. Benefits of Augmented Reality The objects can be generated across multiple sensory modalities, including visual, auditory, haptic, somatosensory, and olfactory. This all occurs amidst a virtual space where physiological data from multiple sources can merge in real time. This maturing technology has since made possible imaging 3-D anatomical information actually overlaid on top of the patient. Sponsored Content: Oftentimes the objects are generated using displays that are worn directly in front of the eyes, and that overlay information onto the world of the viewer. A single AR display that integrates all imaging and patient data and allows doctors to keep their eyes on the patient has the potential to improve quality, safety and reduce cost by decreasing procedure-related complications. Another benefit of the implementation of Augmented Reality in medicine is that the technology will likely reduce costs caused by safer procedures and by eliminating the need for redundant screens. Currently ultrasound, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy all require hospitals to buy costly systems, each with a separate display. Alternatively, Augmented Reality can provide a shared display, reducing the need for a dedicated monitor for each aspect of a patient’s data over time. Although this technology has not been readily integrated into common societal use, Augmented Reality is expanding rapidly in professional context. This is because the p