Augmented and Virtual Reality in Immersive Healthcare
by Hari Murthy, Kukatlapalli Pradeep Kumar, Tulsi Pawan Fowdur, Aynur Unal
Preface
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have transformed industries and have most profoundly impacted the healthcare sector, introducing ground-breaking applications ranging from surgical simulations and pain management to mental health therapies and patient education. This book, Augmented and Virtual Reality in Immersive Healthcare, is a culmination of insights, research, and real-world applications that explore how these technologies are revolutionizing the way we approach medical science and practice.
The journey to writing this book stemmed from a deep recognition of the gap between the rapid technological advancements in AR and VR and their practical adoption in the healthcare sector. While the potential is immense, the pathway to successful implementation requires a clear understanding of the technologies, their challenges, and their benefits. This book aims to bridge that gap by offering a comprehensive exploration of AR and VR in healthcare, focusing on both theoretical foundations and practical applications.
Healthcare professionals—including doctors, surgeons, therapists, and medical educators—will find this book a valuable resource to understand how AR and VR can enhance their practice. For technologists, engineers, and software developers, it provides detailed insights into the requirements and design principles needed to create impactful AR/VR solutions. Moreover, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in healthcare innovation ...
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