AI in Healthcare January 23, 2020
Both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are on their way to playing key roles in the delivery of healthcare. VR has typically been the more popular technology of the two, but a new report from GlobalData suggests AR may end up having the brighter future.
“In the healthcare space, VR technology has been used for many years to train surgeons for high-risk invasive procedures, but the high cost, size, and complexity of VR surgical simulators has generally restricted their widespread use,” Roxanne Balfe, MSc, digital healthcare analyst for GlobalData, said in a prepared statement. “While AR has experienced a slower adoption, due to technical complexities such as battery life and user interface, as well as wearing comfort,...
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