DOCSF 2023: DOCSF Science - Virtual PT and Sensors

In this insightful episode, join Fabrizio Billi, Louis Rosenberg, Cory Calendine, and Peter Schilling as they delve into groundbreaking research on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in healthcare. The first paper introduces an innovative virtual reality concept integrating force feedback to elevate precision and safety in surgical procedures. The findings underscore that avatars featuring realistic hands outperform those with mere hand outlines.

The second paper illuminates the deployment of digital twins to avert collisions between devices within the operating room. Through a comparative study of control methods involving joysticks and buttons, the research reveals buttons as the more efficient device controllers.

Throughout the panel, our esteemed guest speakers offer their invaluable insights and perspectives on these transformative technologies. They underscore the paramount importance of user-centric approaches and an open-minded stance in the development of AR and VR solutions for the healthcare domain.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that unveils the potential and challenges of AR and VR in shaping the future of healthcare.