Low cost virtual reality for medical training

Abstract

This demo depicts a low cost virtual reality set-up that may be used for medical training and instruction purposes. Using devices such as the Oculus Rift and Razer Hydra, an immersive experience, including hand interactivity can be given. Software running on a PC integrates these devices and presents an interactive and immersive training environment, where trainees are asked to perform a mixed bag of both, simple and complex tasks. These tasks range from identification of certain organs to performing of an actual incision. Trainees learn by doing, albeit in the virtual world. Components of the system are relatively affordable and simple to use, thereby making such a set-up incredibly easy to deploy.