HealthTech April 3, 2024
Erin Laviola

Healthcare organizations are integrating spatial computing technology in ways that could improve operational efficiencies and patient care.

What Is Spatial Computing?

Spatial computing combines physical and digital realities into one space. Rather than reading information on a two-dimensional screen — a phone or laptop, for example — spatial computing technology allows people to process and interact with data in a 3D format. Virtual, augmented and mixed reality are all forms of spatial computing.

How Is Spatial Computing Used in Healthcare?

Developers have built hundreds of apps for the Apple Vision Pro, and providers are exploring their best uses in clinical and educational settings.

Medical Education

Virtual and augmented reality platforms are increasingly used to supplement medical training. Immersive simulations allow...

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