Immersive technology and medical visualisation: a user's guide

McDonnell, N. (2019) Immersive technology and medical visualisation: a user's guide. In: Rea, P. (ed.) Biomedical Visualisation. Series: Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 1156. Springer, pp. 123-134. ISBN 9783030193843 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-19385-0_9)

Abstract

The immersive technologies of Virtual and Augmented Reality offer a new medium for visualisation. Where previous technologies allowed us only two-dimensional representations, constrained by a surface or a screen, these new immersive technologies will soon allow us to experience three dimensional environments that can occupy our entire field of view. This is a technological breakthrough for any field that requires visualisation, and in this chapter I explore the implications for medical visualisation in the near-to-medium future. First, I introduce Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality respectively, and identify the essential characteristics, and current state-of-the-art, for each. I will then survey some prominent applications already in-use within the medical field, and suggest potential use cases that remain under-explored. Finally, I will offer practical advice for those seeking to exploit these new tools.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McDonnell, Professor Neil
• Authors: McDonnell, N.
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Philosophy
• Publisher: Springer
• ISBN: 9783030193843
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