Medical VR app teaches how to use a CT scanner
The ScanLabCT VR app simulates a hospital radiology department and teaches the safe use of a CT scanner in a completely virtual environment. The application provides a fully functional CT scanner and a digital patient in virtual reality. Prospective radiologists can use it to improve their skills at any time and without using real equipment. In addition, training can be conducted in a radiation-free environment.
Vantari VR scores $7 million to transform medical training with Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality startup Vantari VR has raised $7 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The company has developed a VR medical training platform for doctors and students to practice high-risk procedures in a safe virtual environment. Vantari is currently used in several Australian teaching hospitals. In 2021, Epic Games awarded the startup a $131,000 grant to use its commercial game engine.
Meta Quest 3: GOLF+ plans to launch a mixed reality mini golf mode
The popular VR golf game GOLF+ is getting a mixed reality mini-golf mode that uses real-world space. There will be a selection of ready-made courses and the ability to create your own. Custom courses can be shared and rated among players, and a local multiplayer is also planned. The new mixed reality mode will be exclusive to Quest 3 and will be part of the main game. The mode is scheduled for release before Christmas. Developer GolfScope Inc. is currently working on a way to automatically generate courses based on physical rooms, but cannot yet confirm whether this feature can be realized.
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