Medical Imaging VR

Target Audience: General Audience

Company: Ulster University UK

Description: Medical Imaging VR is an immersive virtual reality learning environment which allows users to view, visualise, browse, and interact with magnetic resonance imaging scans (MRI) in 2D/3D identifying and learning about key regions of the body. The game element orientates the user and shows them how to read an MRI, understanding the difference between different views with 3D visualization functionality. Through this they learn about brain anatomy and how to identify key regions (e.g., pituitary gland and cerebellum etc) and other features of interest.

Skills and Ideas Taught: Medical Imaging and Human Physiology

Goal: Medical imaging VR uses virtual reality to teach medical imaging interpretation and human physiology using an immersive 3D environment.

Primary Audience: All ages 12 and up

Assessment Approach: Medical imaging VR uses virtual reality to teach medical imaging interpretation and human physiology using an immersive 3D environment.

Game Engine: Unity

Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, Steam VR 1.16