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Three Types of Virtual Reality and How to Use Them

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Virtual reality is one of the biggest buzz words among mainstream media in recent years, and for good reason. Advancements in VR development have not only created jobs, but made a significant impact on workplaces, schools, and the medical system- in finances, training, and patient care. Virtual reality has drastically improved the effectiveness and training time in many industries and created an increase in connectivity and efficiency in the work place. With this rise in awareness of virtual reality and its use cases, many people are considering using virtual reality to one degree or another. One thing to note is that there are three types of virtual reality and each has a different reason for use. But first, what is virtual reality? What is Virtual Reality and How Does It Work Virtual reality is one end of the XR or extended reality spectrum, where one end supplements the physical world with digital information (augmented reality) and the other (virtual reality) removes the physical w

Role of XR Technologies in Improving the Healthcare Sector

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Immersive technologies have gained a lot of traction in recent years, thanks to rapid technological advancements. Half a decade ago, many perceived XR technology as a tool limited to the gaming and entertainment industry. However, much has changed after the pandemic, and XR technology is making waves in diverse fields, including healthcare. A report predicts the global augmented and virtual reality market in healthcare will reach $10.82 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 36.1% from 2019-2025. Extended reality in the healthcare industry is beginning to take shape, and in this blog post, we will explore the role of XR in healthcare and some interesting use cases. In this blog, 1. Extended Reality - What is it? 2. Extended Reality's Scope in Healthcare      2.1 Patient Diagnosis      2.2 Practicing Surgery      2.3 Psychotherapy      2.4 Teaching Anatomy      2.5 Remote