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🌟 Meet Our Partners!🌟 XR Institute s.r.o. (Extended Reality Institute) is dedicated to pioneering applied research, industrial research, and experimental development in cutting-edge technology since 2019. 🕶️ 🌐 💎 Specializing in virtual and augmented reality alongside ergonomics, their work primarily targets the industrial production sphere while extending to logistics, administration, healthcare, education, and security sectors. 📑  🩻 🎓 🦺 Their customized services include software application and information systems development, industrial engineering consulting and manufacturing optimization, as well as process streamlining and standardization. 👩🏼💻👨🏻💻 Within the BrAIn project the XR Institute is focused mainly on healthcare sector. They will take part in the pilot activities by developing customized VR applications.📱🕶️ #Healthcare #Education #Technology #WeAreVRzPlzne #VRzPlzne #Virtualreality #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #AppliedResearch #BrAInProject #ArtificialIntelligence #SMEs #DanubeRegionProgramme #RegionalDevelopment

How are the metaverse and augmented reality revolutionizing healthcare delivery? Dr. Justin Barad, MD, CEO of Osso VR, highlights the unparalleled impact of virtual reality in medical training, emphasizing the importance of continued research and education to fully harness this technology's potential. #HealthcareInnovation #AugmentedReality #Metaverse

If you are planning on attending ViVe in Los Angles, CA please put on your calendar this session with our team member Beverly Bell: Date/Time: Tuesday, February 27th at 3:00 - 3:45 PM PT  Format: Panel Stage: Hollywood Track: Tech that Moves Mountains Session Title: Your Healthcare IMAX Experience Awaits Session Description: Imagine virtually walking through every step of a care continuum so that a patient knows exactly what to expect before ever stepping foot into a hospital. XR, a broad term encompassing Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality, is making this dream possible. From conducting neurological assessments and pain management to gamifying therapeutic experiences, there are several clinical use cases for these technologies in various environments. Whether this technology can be cost-effective and scalable across the healthcare industry is an open question, but the potential of these to revolutionize to create a seamless experience for patients is immense. Unravel the possibilities, share success stories, and envision the future where VR becomes an indispensable tool in the hands of healthcare professionals, transforming the way we approach clinical care. Moderator:  Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Stanford University Virtual Human Interaction Lab. Speakers: Anne Lord Bailey, VHA Officer of Healthcare Innovation and Learning Beverly Bell, Kyndryl Matthew Stoudt, AppliedVR

We are excited to share our latest publication in Organizational Research Methods. Building upon the work of esteemed scholars - such as Herman Aguinis & Dr. Chuck Pierce - our paper empirically demonstrates the advantages of using Virtual Reality as a methodological tool for organizational research. Unlike traditional (text-based) scenarios that often lack ecological validity and produce smaller effect sizes, VR offers a more immersive experience, enhancing the quality and impact of research findings. In our paper we furthermore provide extensive best practice recommendations and guidelines to help researchers leverage VR's capabilities, ensuring experimental designs are both innovative and rigorous. Read the full article for free: https://lnkd.in/ev-WBdaU Still concerned about the feasibility of VR? We invite you to join our Open Science Openverse initiative, where you can access resources, expertise, and tools necessary for creating your own VR experiments! Openverse: https://lnkd.in/d5skp3vY Nicky Dries Jochen Menges Diana R. Sanchez, Ph.D. @theodore Masters-Waage

Excited to be speaking at #ViVE2024 today at 3pm PST if anyone is interested in hearing about how emerging technologies like spatial computing/AR/VR are directly impacting pediatric care NOW (this will not be an "in the future" panel 😉 ). Here are the session details: Date/Time: Tuesday, February 27th at 3:00 - 3:45 PM PT Stage: Hollywood Track: Tech that Moves Mountains Session Title: Your Healthcare IMAX Experience Awaits Session Description: Imagine virtually walking through every step of a care continuum so that a patient knows exactly what to expect before ever stepping foot into a hospital. XR, a broad term encompassing Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality, is making this dream possible. From conducting neurological assessments and pain management to gamifying therapeutic experiences, there are several clinical use cases for these technologies in various environments. Whether this technology can be cost-effective and scalable across the healthcare industry is an open question, but the potential of these to revolutionize to create a seamless experience for patients is immense. Unravel the possibilities, share success stories, and envision the future where VR becomes an indispensable tool in the hands of healthcare professionals, transforming the way we approach clinical care. Moderator: Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Stanford University Virtual Human Interaction Lab. Speakers:  Anne Lord Bailey, VHA Officer of Healthcare Innovation and Learning Beverly Bell, Kyndryl Matthew Stoudt, AppliedVR Ryan Moore, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

I'm speaking at the 6th Annual #VirtualReality and #Healthcare #Europe Symposium on November 14-15 in #Geneva, #Switzerland. The special event is organised by the IVRHA (International Virtual Reality and Healthcare Association) and HUG - Hopitaux Universitaires de Genève. I'll present how #AI-driven behavioural change enhanced by virtual therapeutics will revolutionize #obesity and #mentalhealtcare. I will share the story of how MYND Therapeutics Inc. developed the world's 1st immersive digital therapy program for people with obesity. In the "Experience On Demand" best seller by Jeremy Bailenson from Stanford University he is asking a great question: "How could you teach someone a dangerous skill without putting them, and others, at risk?" When we started MYND we asked ourselves: How could we use the same powerful simulation technology that we use for astronauts, brain surgeons or high performance athletes like F1 drivers for people with obesity? How could we improve access to simulation for everyone using both #VR devices like Oculus Quest or smartphones like iPhone and Cloud-based #AR to create safe, effective and fun experiences for people with obesity? Similar to a flight simulator, MYND’s immersive exercises use an evidence based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, proven #VR and #AR protocols and #gamification to help our customers to practice skills like self-confidence, weight bias, craving control, emotional connection with food, how to change behaviour during High Risk Times in a safe virtual, augmented or mixed environment. The unique advantage of virtual therapies is that failure in virtual environments is risk-free and costs nothing (relatively speaking). Unlike the competition, our neurobehavioral solutions are designed for the thinking mind and teach our customers to understand obesity, learn and practice new cognitive skills through powerful virtual simulation and 3D visualization to control food cravings, improve mood and reduce stress, anxiety or depression. Our end goal is to help people with overweight or obesity to gain "experience on demand" or to "learn by playing". No meds are required to change mindsets, lose weight and control your health. MYND - Digital therapies like you've never experienced before. Sign up here to join: https://lnkd.in/g_kv3JHK Thank you Bob Fine for inviting me to join pioneers and deep thinkers in #VR in #Healthcare like Walter Greenleaf, PhD, Oliver A Kannape and others. #VR #AR #XR #AI #neuroscience #behaviourscience #computerscience #interactivearts #videogames #gamification #simulation #visualization #learning #skills #obesity #weightloss #weightmanagement #mentalhealth #stress #anxiety #depression #mooddisorders #eatingdisorders

The world of virtual reality offers endless possibilities, especially when applied to healthcare. It has also proven to be an extremely valuable tool for the experts at our Medical Devices Research Centre. Recently, our researchers presented their cognitive care software platform called bWell at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 2024 Annual Meeting in Toronto, ON. The platform uses virtual reality to assess cognitive health and rehabilitate cognitive disorders by immersing a patient in experiences involving specific cognitive functions. Existing traditional methods for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation typically involve pen and paper or computerized testing and are limited to clinical settings. While there are similarities between bWell and existing traditional methods, bWell’s user-friendly capabilities with its immersive and interactive environment hold the promise of bringing cognitive assessments outside of the clinical setting, with training results that are transferable to real-world functioning. Read the team’s published paper on bWell, the VR platform with multiple cognitive exercises https://ow.ly/EjEA50RuK3E #NRCMedicalDevices #CognitiveCare #CognitiveResearch #VirtualRealityResearch #CognitiveSoftwarePlatform Nushi Choudhury, Budhachandra Khundrakpam, PhD

Ever wondered how cognitive load is measured in #VirtualReality during physical activity? 🤔 📊 In this study, researchers explored the dynamic relationship between cognitive load and physiological responses in interactive #VR environments. Using our #Enobio®, they investigated four physiological measures—pupil dilation (PD), electrodermal activity (EDA), heart rate (HR), and electroencephalography (EEG). The results show significant relationships between cognitive load and PD, EDA, and EEG, but more research is needed. 🔬 Check out the study article here: https://lnkd.in/ddA-riHD Kudos to all the people and institutions involved in this exciting study: Mohammad Ahmadi, Mark Billinghurst, and Burkhard Wuensche from The University of Auckland. Sam Michalka from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. Sabrina Lenzoni and Prof Alexander Sumich from Nottingham Trent University. Marzieh Ahmadi Najafabadi from Ontario Tech University. Huidong Bai from Auckland Bioengineering Institute. #VRResearch #CognitiveScience #Innovation #ScienceAdvancements #Neuroscience #EEG #Research #Enobio #Study #Science #Electroceuticals #MedTech #HealthTech #MedicalResearch #GenerativeAI #Health Empathic Computing Lab NTU Psychology Society School of Computer Science - University of Auckland ACM, Association for Computing Machinery

Don’t Get Left Behind: How AI and VR/AR Are Shaping the Next Generation of Medical Devices Medical device manufacturers must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) or risk falling behind in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. AI is transforming industries worldwide, and healthcare is no exception. With its ability to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and provide predictive insights, AI is becoming a game changer in operating rooms. It empowers surgeons and support teams to make faster, more informed decisions, optimizing surgical workflows and improving patient outcomes. Manufacturers that fail to invest in AI technologies will soon struggle to meet the increasing demands for more intelligent, efficient, and safe medical devices. A critical frontier in this technological race is the integration of AI with virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR). Immersive technologies, such as VR/AR, allow surgeons to interact with patient-specific 3D models and receive intraoperative guidance. By combining augmented reality with AI-driven insights, surgeons can navigate complex procedures more precisely, minimizing errors and reducing unnecessary exposure to radiation. The ability to visualize anatomical structures in 3D and predict outcomes in real-time is no longer a future vision—it is reshaping modern surgery today. Manufacturers that are slow to develop these capabilities risk being left behind in an operating room that increasingly relies on AI-enhanced technologies for greater efficiency and safety. To stay competitive, medical device manufacturers must look beyond immediate returns and invest in the long-term benefits of AI and VR/AR technologies. These innovations are not only enhancing surgical precision but also improving inventory management, reducing inefficiencies, and providing real-time education for healthcare professionals. The combination of AI and AR in VR headsets will soon become a critical tool in the operating room, enabling smarter systems and real-time insights that save lives. Those who do not act now may find themselves sidelined as AI continues to revolutionize the future of healthcare. #AI #VR #Surgical #Medicaldevice #AIinHealthcare #MedicalDevices #AugmentedReality #SurgicalInnovation #DigitalHealth #HealthTech #VirtualReality #FutureOfSurgery #MedTech #ArtificialIntelligence Apple Microsoft for Startups Eric Topol, MD @Berci Mesko MedTech Innovator HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition Massachusetts General Hospital

Being able to help with research that can help people with injuries is rewarding. It takes a few hours of my free time, and if it can mean that a fellow human being can have a better everyday life, that's something I will of course contribute to.  We live next door to Sunnaas sykehus HF (Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital) at Nesodden. Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital offers multidisciplinary rehabilitation to patients with complex functional impairment following illness or injury. I am participating in a doctoral project as a healthy person, and if you are ever asked to participate in a research project, say yes! The Virtual Reality in Cognitive Rehabilitation doctoral project uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to assess social cognition and train cognition, i.e. how one perceives social situations and emotions. The PHD candidate Martin Matre has established a test of social cognition. "We use VR technology through high-tech glasses. Through the glasses, patients watch a series of short 3D films. In the films, professional actors express a particular emotion or perception"