- Category:
VR/AR, EdTech, Healthcare
- Software:
Unity, HTC Vive, Blender
- Service:
VR Development
- Client:
MedEd Global
- Date:
May 18, 2023
Virtual Health Explorer: Unraveling the Medical Profession
Virtual Health Explorer is a high-fidelity VR simulation designed to democratize access to medical training. It provides a safe, risk-free environment for students to experience the high-pressure world of surgery and patient diagnosis before they ever enter an operating room.
Bridging the Skills Gap
Medical training is expensive and exclusive. This platform opens the doors to the operating theatre for students globally, allowing them to “learn by doing” without risking patient safety.
Challenge & Solution
The Challenge: Medical schools face a bottleneck in clinical training. Access to cadavers and operating rooms is limited and costly. Students often lack the “muscle memory” required for complex procedures, leading to high anxiety during their first real-world rotations. There was a need for a scalable, realistic training tool that could simulate the tactile and visual experience of surgery.
The Solution: We developed Health Explorer VR, a surgical simulator.
Haptic Feedback Surgery
Using advanced haptic gloves, students can “feel” the resistance of tissue when making incisions. The physics engine realistically simulates blood flow and organ movement, providing immediate feedback on surgical precision.
Impact:
- 40% improvement in surgical dexterity
- Reduced training costs by 60%
- Repeatable procedures for mastery
Final Result
Virtual Health Explorer is now used by top medical universities to supplement traditional curriculum.
150k Visitors Engaged
The platform has engaged over 150,000 aspiring medical professionals, showcasing its wide appeal and utility in education.
35% Engagement Increase
Students using the VR simulator showed a 35% higher engagement and retention rate for complex procedures compared to textbook methods.
8k Virtual Sessions
Over 8,000 complex surgical simulations have been completed, providing invaluable, risk-free practice for the next generation of doctors.
This project highlights how VR can revolutionize professional training by providing unlimited practice in a hyper-realistic environment.
