Design and implementation of augmented reality environment for complex anatomy training: inguinal canal case study

Sophia Sakellariou; Ben M. Ward; Vassilis Charissis; David Chanock; Paul Anderson

Design and implementation of augmented reality environment for complex anatomy training: inguinal canal case study

Sophia Sakellariou, Ben M. Ward, Vassilis Charissis, David Chanock, Paul Anderson

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Abstract

Adhering to contemporary requirements for reduction of cadaveric training of medical trainees we have developed a prototype augmented reality environment which investigates complex anatomical sections. A human 3D model has been implemented in order to facilitate educational tactics presented in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment. Opting for a sophisticated approach of interaction, the interface elements are based on simplified visual representation of real anatomical elements, and can be operated through haptic devices and surround auditory cues. This paper discusses the challenges involved in the development process of the augmented reality environment, and the HCI design, introduces the visual components of the interface and presents the outcome of a preliminary evaluation of the proposed VR training method on a group of twelve medical doctors.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Virtual and Mixed Reality (Lecture Notes in Computer Science)
Place of Publication	Berlin/Heidelberg
Publisher	Springer Nature
ISBN (Print)	9783642027703
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2009

Keywords

haptics
virtual reality
human-computer interaction
medical training

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A novel approach to CT scans’ interpretation via incorporation into a VR human model
Sakellariou, S., Charissis, V., Ward, B. M., Chanock, D. & Anderson, P., Jul 2009, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Digital Human Modeling (ICDHM 2009). Duffy, V. G. (ed.). Springer Nature, p. 550-559 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 5620).
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Feasibility Study for a Scottish Medical Visualisation Network
Anderson, P. & Charissis, V., Jun 2008, 31 p.
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Design and implementation of augmented reality environment for complex anatomy training: inguinal canal case study

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“MedChemVR”: a virtual reality game to enhance medicinal chemistry education

A novel approach to CT scans’ interpretation via incorporation into a VR human model

Feasibility Study for a Scottish Medical Visualisation Network

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