Background Computer-based applications are increasingly used to support the training of
medical professionals. Augmented reality applications (ARAs) render an interactive virtual …

Augmented reality is a technology that overlays digital information on objects or places in
the real world for the purpose of enhancing the user experience. It is not virtual reality, that …

Augmented reality (AR) is being developed as a part of smart tourism to provide information
about destinations and attractions. Its usage will maximize tourist satisfaction, based on …

Learning in the medical domain is to a large extent workplace learning and involves mastery
of complex skills that require performance up to professional standards in the work …

Background. The effective development of healthcare competencies poses great
educational challenges. A possible approach to provide learning opportunities is the use of …

Virtual reality trainers are educational tools with great potential for laparoscopic surgery.
They can provide basic skills training in a controlled environment and free of risks for …

Upon publication almost 15 years ago, the first edition almost instantly became a trusted
reference, setting the stage for the coming decade, in which the explosion in research and …

Virtual reality simulators provide basic skills training without supervision in a controlled
environment, free of pressure of operating on patients. Skills obtained through virtual reality …

Augmented reality (AR) is a mixed technology that superimposes three-dimensional (3D)
digital data onto an image of reality. This technology enables users to represent and …

Remotely instructing and guiding users in physical tasks has offered promise across a wide
variety of domains. While it has been the subject of many research projects, current …