We find ourselves at an incredible point in time when our choices and commitments will determine the course of upcoming generations. Human civilization has almost unlimited access to forthright knowledge that can lead to state-of-the-art technological innovations. One of these innovations that we can leverage to our advantage in today’s world of work is extended reality (XR).
XR at a glance
XR is an umbrella concept usually used to describe immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR), all which help us bridge the digital and physical worlds.
Either by having virtual details overlaid on our real world or by fully immersing us in an interactive, simulated digital environment, these technologies have found their way into many industries, from gaming and movies to retail, education, and healthcare.
XR adoption in healthcare can help doctors, therapists, and any other health professionals better support the people they take care of. Virtual reality, especially, can improve wellbeing, help to visualize medical data more effectively and support therapeutic treatments and even surgeries.