
Holodeck Medicine: How Immersive Technology Is Changing the Doctor’s Point Of View
One of the hottest trends in the computer industry is augmented and virtual reality, a computing environment which partially or completely skews reality with computer-generated imagery. Somewhat like a primitive version of Star Trek’s “holodeck”, this technology allows a user an escape from real life with immersive sound, lifelike visuals, and interactive, gesture-based interaction.