Published in JMIR Extended Reality, our recent case series explores something simple yet complex: Can Virtual Reality (VR) be used in real-life clinical …
Healthcare
Virtual reality offers new approach for early Alzheimer’s detection
Most people donning virtual reality (VR) goggles are seeking the thrill of being immersed in a fictitious video game world. But some are donning them for an …
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New virtual reality system aims to revolutionize psychiatric diagnosis
Researchers have developed a virtual reality-based system that shows promise in improving the differentiation between common mental health conditions, …
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Breakthrough haptic technology mimics complex touch sensations
When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, …
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Study reveals how virtual body pain disrupts sense of ownership
A study from Hiroshima University found that when people were told to imagine their virtual bodies in pain, their brains resisted the illusion of ownership. …
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