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What are virtual worlds?

Virtual worlds are three dimensional environments in which you can interact with others and create objects as part of that interaction. How do you do that? You appear as an avatar in the virtual world: an avatar is a virtual representation of you (a ‘virtual ego’) which can take on any shape or form as … Continue reading What are virtual worlds?

Virtual reality therapies

Virtual reality is used to treat phobias and other psychological conditions such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can be used alongside traditional therapies or on its own and has helped thousands of people to overcome their fear or an addiction. What do we mean by virtual reality therapies? This refers to a range … Continue reading Virtual reality therapies

Virtual Reality Games

Virtual reality games are becoming very popular with many teenagers who love the graphics, animations and best of all, being able to talk to others. After all, what could be better than the chance to interact with top end technology and without any adults to get in the way? These games are available for Xbox … Continue reading Virtual Reality Games

Surgery simulation

Surgery simulation is another branch of medicine where virtual reality is used to great effect. This technology is used to train surgeons in a range of surgical procedures, e.g. knee arthroscopy but without any risks. The trainee surgeon can be taught new and potentially dangerous techniques in an environment where they are able to make … Continue reading Surgery simulation

Virtual reality in surgery

Virtual reality has proven to be of real benefit in surgery where it has played (and continues to) an important role in training surgeons. Two examples of this include robotic surgery and ‘virtual surgery’ or surgery simulation. Surgery simulation is discussed further in a separate article. This article provides a general overview of virtual reality … Continue reading Virtual reality in surgery

Virtual reality in nursing

This article looks at the adoption of virtual reality by the nursing profession who use it train nurses in hospital and other similar environments. This technology is already used by the medical profession but has attracted interest from the nursing profession as well who recognise the usefulness of this technology. Virtual reality training simulations Desktop … Continue reading Virtual reality in nursing