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5
Industry
Healthcare
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How 5G enabled
Through adoption of AR/VR training and visualisations, doctors can understand and try new approaches in medical care through realistic experiences.
Data Flows
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Devices
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Wearables – and AR applications
Content/Image files from ultrasonic images, CT scans, MRI scans
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Connectivity
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5G enables real-time immersive experience through high bandwidth and low latency
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Edge Compute
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Images/Videos are rendered at the edge to enable tactile feedback in a simulated environment
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Cloud Compute & Storage
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Images stored in single cloud database
Modeling and graphic computing in the cloud database
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Applications & Services
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3D reconstruction of images
Real-time rendering for simulation and procedure modules
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Inform Decision Makers
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Content transmission through VR for procedural and scenario-based simulations
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Support Decision Making
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Remote teaching for medical operation, pre-operation communication, and in-operation guidance
Application Logic
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Doctors/trainees can sign-in onto virtual learning platforms using their unique ID and put on AR/VR enabled headsets.
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User access to an array of multimodal simulation and educational materials through:
Walkthrough of surgical procedures equipped with multiple overlays
Practice procedures with handheld devices utilising force feedback haptics
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Intuitive system allows doctors/trainees to experience sights, sounds and touch to hone and rehearse process and procedures in a safe and measurable environment.
Delivering an immersive learning and development environment with added collaborative learning & knowledge sharing.
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Interactive dashboard to track, monitor and evaluate performance, highlighting clear learning pathways and overall skill development across cohorts.
Expected benefits
Accelerated skills acquisition, development, and reskilling
Reduced errors and increased efficiency in practical delivery of surgery and patient treatment
Key value created
Doctors discover new approaches in medical procedures through immersive experiences