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[From imaging to interaction with 3D models: technical aspects]
Andrea Schenk1,2, Alexander Kluge3, Sirko Pelzl4
1Fraunhofer-Institut für Digitale Medizin MEVIS, Max-von-Laue-Str. 2, 28359, Bremen, Deutschland. andrea.schenk@mevis.fraunhofer.de.
Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)
|December 23, 2024
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) offer significant medical potential but face adoption barriers due to unclear terminology and technical knowledge gaps. This review clarifies AR and VR terms and technical aspects to foster wider use in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Medical Technology
- Digital Health
- Immersive Technologies
Context:
- Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are increasingly explored in medicine.
- Widespread adoption is hindered by inconsistent terminology and a lack of technical understanding among users.
- A need exists for clear communication between developers and medical professionals.
Purpose:
- To clarify essential terminology for augmented and virtual reality in medical applications.
- To present the current technical state-of-the-art for AR and VR in healthcare.
- To bridge the knowledge gap for non-experts regarding AR and VR technologies.
Summary:
- This article provides an overview of AR and VR in medicine, defining key terms and outlining technical requirements.
- It covers aspects from medical imaging and 3D models to visualization techniques and interaction possibilities within AR and VR.
- The goal is to establish a shared vocabulary and understanding of these digital assistive technologies.
Impact:
- Facilitates a common language between AR/VR developers and medical users.
- Aims to accelerate the adoption and effective utilization of AR and VR in various medical fields.
- Ensures the full potential of digital assistive technologies is realized for improved healthcare outcomes.
