Immersive technology suites give students hands-on learning

The next generation of healthcare and engineering professionals are receiving training using the latest immersive technology, following a £3 million investment at Coventry University.

The university’s School of Health and Care has opened its VR Cave Automatic Virtual Environment (CAVE) suite, while its College of Engineering Environment and Science has installed a Powerwall.

Funded from a £5 million grant from the Office for Students and supplied by Animmersion UK the CAVE has a simulation screen wrapped around three walls on which different healthcare settings and scenarios are simulated, while students can also interact with simulated patients by using 3D headsets. The Powerwall is a floor-to-ceiling high definition screen with 3D immersive technology allowing students to work together on projects using advanced visualisation tools.

The CAVE enables students to practice clinical events in a safe setting and put their learning into practice. They can zoom in on interactive organs such as the heart to better understand their structures and how they work, or interact with a healthcare manikin connected to the screen.

Picture: Students can practice clinical events in a safe setting with VR.

See the full report on page 20 of the September 2024 issue of RAD Magazine.