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

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

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.

Citation

Sakellariou, S., Ward, B. M., Charissis, V., Chanock, D., & Anderson, P. (2009, July). Design and implementation of augmented reality environment for complex anatomy training: inguinal canal case study. Presented at VMR 2009, San Diego, CA USA

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: VMR 2009
• Start Date: Jul 19, 2009
• End Date: Jul 24, 2009
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: May 19, 2023
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 605-614
• Series Title: Lecture Notes in Computer Science
• Series Number: 5622
• Book Title: Virtual and Mixed Reality
• ISBN: 978-3-642-02770-3
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02771-0_67
• Keywords: haptics; virtual reality; human-computer interaction; medical training
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3064735