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Roope Raisamo1, Jari Kangas1, Zhenxing Li1
1Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
Abstract:
Three-dimensional (3D) medical images are used for several purposes, including medical diagnosis and surgical planning. In both domains, eXtended Reality (XR) technologies are used to provide immersive working environments, where 3D pathological data can be analyzed. XR technologies include Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). XR allows 3D imaging data to be viewed in a more realistic way compared to using 2D displays, reducing perceptual problems and improving spatial understanding. We report on a series of experimental studies in which XR technologies have been used to improve medical diagnosis or surgical planning. The results demonstrate that XR technologies can improve medical data understanding, for example, by providing efficient interaction techniques and clear visualizations.
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