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iPhone virtual reality training model for microsurgical practice

A portable and affordable medical training solution simulating the user experience with microscopes for microsurgery

Project Overview

In this study, we propose a simple model for microsurgical practice that is comparable to commercial surgical micro- scopes while maintaining accessibility. Our design utilizes two Logitech webcams in an array with fixed horizontal disparity and angles of projections. The webcams are connected to a laptop computer via hardwire connection. Within Unity software, basic manipulations are made to position the two images in 3D virtual space before the images are streamed through a local server to an Oculus VR headset. The user is able to visualize the surgical specimen on the field with optimal ergonomics through a stable local connection with minimal lag.

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Our mothers always told us we had the perfect faces for radio.
Our mothers always told us we had the perfect faces for radio.

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Team Members

  • Haochen Wang - Co-Team Leader & Co-Communicator & Co-BSAC & Co-BWIG & Co-BPAG
  • Samuel Neuman - Co-Team Leader & Co-Communicator & Co-BSAC & Co-BWIG & Co-BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Walter Block - Advisor
  • Dr. Ellen Shaffrey - Client
  • Dr. Samuel Poore - Alternate Contact

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