Virtual and augmented realities are helping to shape the future possibilities for healthcare
Panning for ‘digital gold’
At
Ashfield Healthcare Communications, we are constantly looking at ways
to leverage new technologies to provide better solutions
for physicians and their patients. In a world of technology that
is changing at an ever-accelerating pace, constant horizon
scanning is vital. When we assess something ‘new’, one of the
key questions we ask is, is it just a ‘fad’ or ‘gimmick’? We are
currently assessing a set of key technologies that look set to come
of age and be of major relevance to the healthcare industry,
namely virtual and augmented realities (VR/AR). In this article, we
want to briefly explore how VR/AR has evolved and imagine the
future possibilities for healthcare.
Back in the day…The
first wave of VR emerged in the 1980s from a pioneering company
called VPL Research Inc. By immersing the user in a
virtual 3D world, it helped give birth to new ideas and advanced the
concept of remote surgery. Although highly innovative, the products
failed to become mainstream due to high costs, low-resolution
graphics and overall bulkiness. In short, the supporting technology
was not yet sophisticated enough to make fully
immersive experiences widely available. The resurgence of VR/AR
Fast-forward
to today and technology is catching up. Driven by relatively low
costs and computing muscle only dreamt of when VPL Research started
out (smart phones, simple headsets [Google Cardboard] and
more sophisticated kit [HTC Vive or Oculus Rift]). The
challenge now is, how can we generate truly meaningful experiences
via VR/AR and not introduce the technology just for the sake of it?
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This article was published by Ashfield Healthcare
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