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Stelian Nicola¹, Lacramioara Stoicu-Tivadar¹

¹Department of Automation and Applied Informatics, University Politehnica Timisoara, Romania.

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|July 2, 2020

Summary

This study measured human-computer interactivity in a Virtual Reality medical education application using Google Analytics. The application demonstrated high user engagement, with 100% interaction for most features.

Keywords:

3D applications Google Analytics Virtual Reality education healthcare interaction

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Human-Computer Interaction
Virtual Reality Technology

Background:

Virtual Reality (VR)-based 3D applications are increasingly utilized in education.
VR offers an engaging platform for learning, enhancing human-computer/smartphone interactivity.
Measuring interactivity is crucial for optimizing VR educational tools.

Purpose of the Study:

To measure human-computer interactivity within a VR-based 3D medical application.
To utilize Google Analytics for observing and quantifying user engagement.
To assess the effectiveness of VR in medical education through interaction metrics.

Main Methods:

Employed Google Analytics to monitor user interactions within a VR medical application.
Focused on a VR application designed for learning human anatomy, specifically the skeleton.
Tracked key actions: skeleton part selection, zooming, and rotation.

Main Results:

Achieved a 100% interaction rate for most monitored actions, including zooming and rotation.
Recorded an 80% usage percentage for skeleton part selection, specifically the foot bones.
Demonstrated significant user engagement with the VR anatomy application.

Conclusions:

Google Analytics effectively measures human-computer interactivity in VR educational applications.
The VR medical application shows high user engagement, indicating its potential in education.
VR technology provides a valuable and interactive tool for learning complex subjects like human anatomy.