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How Virtually Reality is changing the Face of Medicine

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Virtual reality (VR) has gamers salivating all over the world and Microsoft last year had them virtually foaming at the mouth when the company released a video of Project X-Ray, a mixed reality video game. The demonstrator is shown wearing HoloLens goggles and a handheld device that, before every viewer’s eyes, became a cybernetic gun that enveloped the man’s hand and forearm, transforming him into that of a cyborg. Robots broke through the walls in the room while the demonstrator returned fire and upgraded his weaponry. Customizable for every environment, the room became a virtual battle field.
 

Since the 1990s, virtual reality software development has come a long way and today, we stand at the precipice of a new era where VR will become the next disruptive technology that changes the face of research, sports, entertainment, education, the military, car manufacturing and even the way we practice medicine. According to research and consulting firm IndustryARC, augmented and virtual reality in healthcare is predicted to generate $2.54 billion globally by 2020. Like Project X-Ray, augmented reality is a mix of the real and virtual worlds in contrast to virtual reality in which the entire experience is digital. This technology will break new ground in fields from PTSD and therapy to diagnostics and surgery.
 

The Royal London Hospital has already made its mark on history this last April. Dr. Shafi Ahmed performed the first ever 360 degree live broadcast operation made available on smart phone and VR headset. Specialized cameras were placed high above the operating table enabling thousands of viewers to observe a British patient in his 70s undergo a colon cancer operation. The entire procedure was watched live by medical students from the hospital and Queen Mary University Hospital through Google Cardboard VR headsets and smart phones. Dr. Ahmed believes the point is to allow medical professionals anywhere in the world the ability to see such videos and use them for training purposes.
 

VR

 

Indeed, some training simulations are already being offered. At the UC Davis Center for Virtual Care, heart catheterization is one of the many simulations available. With fully immersive 3D operating room simulations, young doctors can face real life situations, gain experience and confidence as well as the ability to make snap decisions under pressure. Seasoned pros can even take advantage of simulations to fine tune their skills and learn how to best run their medical team. Other simulations at the center include performing a colonoscopy in addition to endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, and organ transplant surgery.

 

Apart from training, virtual organ models can help surgeons prepare for a delicate or complicated procedure thus increasing precision, decreasing complications and reducing trauma. If a patient needs a rare, life-saving procedure, an inexperienced surgeon can prepare in minutes. A doctor in Miami recently used Google cardboard to plan for an anaplasty on a baby born with only one lung and half a heart. Cardboard helped him see 3D images of the baby’s heart in a way he previously couldn’t which in the end saved her life. Beyond simulations, planning and training, virtual diagnostics and research models are on the horizon.
But don’t go thinking VR is only for doctors in the field of medicine, patient lives are also being transformed by the technology.

 

For amputees, phantom limb pain is a serious and chronic issue. This is where the brain continues to send signals to the missing arm or leg, causing shooting pains and even burning, itching tingling or electric sensations. With no way of shutting this phenomenon off, some amputees have even reported feeling an itch in the palm of their missing hand.

 

Treatment is often conducted using a mirror however, using a VR headset, researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden conducted an experiment with an amputee. They placed electrodes on what was left of the patient’s missing arm and strapped on a VR headset. This way, the patient could see that arm guiding a steering wheel as he virtually drove a car. The patient reported less pain overall and even periods of no pain at all during the course of treatment.
 
VR in Army
 
Taking on the challenge of mental health, VR has helps patients with fears of heights, large crowds and even public speaking through the method of virtual exposure therapy. Patients can face their fears without the unpredictability of the real world and deal with the emotions that follow. PTSD sufferers, in particular, have been targeted for VR therapy since the 90s. Now, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy that allows traumatic memories to be recalled and reframed through certain eye movements can be combined with VR. Some hospitals are already using VR to place veterans back into battlefield situations in Iraq and Afghanistan in order to help PTSD sufferers come to terms with their memories and move past them.
 
VR is also a new addition to the field of autism. While computers are a common form of therapy, VR is used to help autistic adults or children develop the skills necessary for independence which we often take for granted. A virtual environment is an ideal way of teaching autistic people practical skills like crossing a road in a safe environment before trying it in the real world. This particular simulation is used at the University of Haifa in Israel. The simulation shows a street with traffic lights and cars with which a child can learn to interact without placing them in danger or causing undue stress.
 
Other fields in which VR is being deployed are brain damage evaluation and rehabilitation, pain relief for burn victims, and help for the homebound and disabled. While healthcare has taken this new wave of technology by storm, applications are just getting started. In the future, we expect to see more seamless integration between VR and other innovations like big data, AI and so much more that change the face of medicine and bring advanced healthcare to millions more people around the world.


Top 10 VR Games and Apps that are Chartbusters of the Game Dev Industry

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0

While still young and fresh, Google Cardboard and VR are hitting the stage with some impressive and mighty VR apps and games by different Virtual Reality Software Development companies that offer a totally immersive experience like never before.

 

This technology is poised to be the next big thing in media entertainment. As the number of Google Cardboard and VR apps and games grow, we have compiled a list of our favorites thus far and believe the following are a great place to start if you’re looking to dabble in the exciting world of VR.
 

Bombsquad:

 
bomb squad
 
There aren’t many VR games to choose from as of now however, Bombsquad is an explosive and entertaining game with polished graphics and a rich selection of characters. While tracking can be a bit of a headache, the game effects are excellent making Bombsquad arguably the best Google Cardboard VR game on the market.
 

Sites in VR:

 
sites in vr
 
Meander on Mars or marvel at the beauty of Islamic architecture in Istanbul. Sites in VR is a wonderful opportunity to take virtual tours of famous landmarks from Europe to the Middle East. The app offers a variety of beautiful sites from tombs, castles and mosques to museums, nature and space. Take your kids on a 360 degree view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris or step inside the iconic Egyptian Pyramids.
 

11:57:

 
11:57

Dare to watch this virtual reality nightmare that makes you the main character in the horror that surrounds you. The audio effects are creepy and the jump scares will make your skin crawl. Headphones offer the best, most terrifying experience so turn off the lights, pile on the covers  and try to play through the entire game!
 

Rollercoaster VR:

 
vr roller coster
 
What’s a Google Cardboard and VR apps and games rundown without a rollercoaster VR app? We have explored many and find this one to be the most interesting. If you’re dabbling in VR apps and games for the first time, start here and enjoy the dizzying ride through jungles and the deep sea.
 

War of Words VR:

 
war of worlds VR
 
Arguably one of the best, most compelling experiences in a VR app, War of Words transports you to the battlefields of the Somme in 1916 while a pleasant voice recites Siegfried Sassoon’s poem The Kiss. As the voice carries on with a reading, the battlefield rages around you in all its violence and brutality.
 
Though, there is only one poem at the moment and has not been updated recently.
 

Inmind VR:

 


 
While short in duration, this entertaining and educational Google Cardboard VR game takes you on a journey through a mentally ill person’s brain in search of neurons that caused the disorder. Interesting for kids and adults, this game offers an immersive experience into the mysterious human mind.
 

Sisters:

 
sisters
 
A truly horrifying concept with fluid game effects, excellent design and suspense that isn’t for the faint of heart. Sisters is so scary you may find it difficult to finish the entire app in one go however, it’s worth a download if you live for the excitement of horror and are new to VR.
 

Google Cardboard Camera:

 
google cardboard
 
Google has an app that allows you to take 360 degree, virtual reality photos that can be viewed through cardboard. Just download the app on your Android phone, hold it in front of you and move in a circle. The app will stitch together an impressive image while also capturing audio.
 

YouTube:

 
youtube vr
 
To many vlogger’s excitement, YouTube added 360 degree videos giving viewers even more content to browse through. You can now experience the captivating sites of your favorite travel vloggers or the 2016 elections in a new, more dynamic way.
 

Lamper VR:

 
lamper vr
 
Fun and addictive, this VR game drops you in the world of Lamper, a firefly who must defend the kingdom of Lampers. The graphics are beautiful with great audio effects that generate an entertaining and immersive experience.

How Virtual Reality Gaming is going to be a multi- billion dollar Industry

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0

A technology which is nothing less than a miracle of the computer world “VIRTUAL REALITY” is taking the technological world by storm. From healthcare to education and military training every field nowadays are benefited from the technologically forward Virtual Reality concept.However, VR is a huge part of the entertainment business, video games being the most prominent use of the concept.

Virtual Reality Game Development is gaining momentum in every corner of the world taking in its fold the interest of every generation. VR games not just provide a commendable gaming experience and have also brought about a revolution in the gaming industry.

According to tech M&A advisory firm Digi-Capital, VR market could be worth $30 billion by 2020 and not just that 60% of the users feel that Virtual Reality is just for Gaming.

We all know that a good game gives a meaningful accomplishment- clear achievement that we don’t necessarily get in real life and when you add VR in your game, you can also have a real-life experience of that achievement. Imagine you being in a real game environment and playing football. Isn’t it sounds interesting? This is exactly what VR games provide you with- a real-time experience by bringing the virtual world to reality.

BENEFITS OF VR IN GAMING:

Get ready for an amazing experience!!!!

The biggest benefit of the VR is the amazing perspective it provides on the game worlds. Now you can not only just play online roulette; be part of the world, live inside the game.

Some of the benefits of VR Game Development are:
• Highly immersive gameplay experience
• Unique and easily adjustable perspective of the game world
• As much digital space you could ever hope for

OUTSOURCING VR GAME DEVELOPMENT:

Developing a well perfected and lucrative VR game is not at all an easy task. And, it certainly needs more than just game concept development, scripting, programming, animation, character design, level creation and testing. By outsourcing your VR game development projects, you can benefit from the technical expertise of the best of VR Game Developers.

Not just this, some of the other benefits of outsourcing VR Game Development are:

OVERHEAD COSTS:

Outsourcing for Virtual Reality Development is one of the best ways of reducing overhead costs. With outsourcing, employers don’t have to worry about hiring and then letting go employees after every project. The vendor is responsible for providing the materials necessary for their own teams hence relieving you of any and all team management issues. So this eventually means freedom from unnecessary expenditure and bureaucracy.

SPECIALIST VR GAME DEVELOPERS:

Outsourcing helps you tap into the expertise of professionals well-versed with the latest in cutting-edge VR technology. VR game outsourcing helps in deploying the best resources for the meticulous task of VR game development.

TIME-SAVING:

Outsourcing the VR Game Development can save your precious time and you do not have to go through the entire hiring process. You always prefer to choose a company that fulfils your entire requirement and has a team of technical VR experts that develop the best of VR game and that too in the minimum time possible.

HOW MIRACLE STUDIOS CAN HELP?

Miracle Studios, one of the best VR game Development Company, provides you the best in class and updated version of VR games.

TOP VR GAME DEVELOPERS:

Miracle Studios has a team of world-class VR game developers that excel in bringing the virtual world to reality by providing the best solutions related with VR straight from the concept stage to final deployment. Not just that we have a creative team that specializes in designing unique environments and immersive solutions.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS:

Great things are not achieved by impulse. You need proper time and efforts of all the team members to deliver the best of results. We believe in Unity. Our team of expert designers and developers work in full collaboration with each other and take time to fully understand your needs so that we can bring your virtual world to reality.
I got in touch with one of the VR Game Developer of Miracle Studios “Manu Gupta” to know more about how VR in Gaming works and what is his best developed VR game?
In his opinion, VR has truly taken the gaming industry by storm and has surpassed the old gaming concept. According to him, VR incredibly creates and utilize the digital space. You can have as much space as you want and even more than that and of course VR provides you with an amazing experience.
When asked about his best VR Game Development Project? He very promptly answered “THE BET” and “ISOLATED”.

“The Bet” is a VR Horror House Game that gives you an immersive 360-degree horror virtual reality experience and a real-time feel of a horror house in 3D. The Bet has more than 2,000,000 downloads and provides you with the spookiest experience.

“ISOLATED” is a VR horror game and one of the rare games that is featured by Google cardboard. Isolated has a game play of 60 minutes and is likely is give you chills.

If you are looking for best of VR Game Developers, we are here!! Our team of experts having humungous experience can turn your game idea into reality.

So, what are you waiting for?

Let’s get started

How Virtually Reality is changing the Face of Medicine

0
0

Virtual reality (VR) has gamers salivating all over the world and Microsoft last year had them virtually foaming at the mouth when the company released a video of Project X-Ray, a mixed reality video game. The demonstrator is shown wearing HoloLens goggles and a handheld device that, before every viewer’s eyes, became a cybernetic gun that enveloped the man’s hand and forearm, transforming him into that of a cyborg. Robots broke through the walls in the room while the demonstrator returned fire and upgraded his weaponry. Customizable for every environment, the room became a virtual battle field.
Since the 1990s, virtual reality software development has come a long way and today, we stand at the precipice of a new era where VR will become the next disruptive technology that changes the face of research, sports, entertainment, education, the military, car manufacturing and even the way we practice medicine. According to research and consulting firm IndustryARC, augmented and virtual reality in healthcare is predicted to generate $2.54 billion globally by 2020. Like Project X-Ray, augmented reality is a mix of the real and virtual worlds in contrast to virtual reality in which the entire experience is digital. This technology will break new ground in fields from PTSD and therapy to diagnostics and surgery.
The Royal London Hospital has already made its mark on history this last April. Dr. Shafi Ahmed performed the first ever 360 degree live broadcast operation made available on smart phone and VR headset. Specialized cameras were placed high above the operating table enabling thousands of viewers to observe a British patient in his 70s undergo a colon cancer operation. The entire procedure was watched live by medical students from the hospital and Queen Mary University Hospital through Google Cardboard VR headsets and smart phones. Dr. Ahmed believes the point is to allow medical professionals anywhere in the world the ability to see such videos and use them for training purposes.
VR

 

Indeed, some training simulations are already being offered. At the UC Davis Center for Virtual Care, heart catheterization is one of the many simulations available. With fully immersive 3D operating room simulations, young doctors can face real life situations, gain experience and confidence as well as the ability to make snap decisions under pressure. Seasoned pros can even take advantage of simulations to fine tune their skills and learn how to best run their medical team. Other simulations at the center include performing a colonoscopy in addition to endoscopic, laparoscopic, robotic, and organ transplant surgery.

 

Apart from training, virtual organ models can help surgeons prepare for a delicate or complicated procedure thus increasing precision, decreasing complications and reducing trauma. If a patient needs a rare, life-saving procedure, an inexperienced surgeon can prepare in minutes. A doctor in Miami recently used Google cardboard to plan for an anaplasty on a baby born with only one lung and half a heart. Cardboard helped him see 3D images of the baby’s heart in a way he previously couldn’t which in the end saved her life. Beyond simulations, planning and training, virtual diagnostics and research models are on the horizon.
But don’t go thinking VR is only for doctors in the field of medicine, patient lives are also being transformed by the technology.

 

For amputees, phantom limb pain is a serious and chronic issue. This is where the brain continues to send signals to the missing arm or leg, causing shooting pains and even burning, itching tingling or electric sensations. With no way of shutting this phenomenon off, some amputees have even reported feeling an itch in the palm of their missing hand.

 

Treatment is often conducted using a mirror however, using a VR headset, researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden conducted an experiment with an amputee. They placed electrodes on what was left of the patient’s missing arm and strapped on a VR headset. This way, the patient could see that arm guiding a steering wheel as he virtually drove a car. The patient reported less pain overall and even periods of no pain at all during the course of treatment.

VR in Army

Taking on the challenge of mental health, VR has helps patients with fears of heights, large crowds and even public speaking through the method of virtual exposure therapy. Patients can face their fears without the unpredictability of the real world and deal with the emotions that follow. PTSD sufferers, in particular, have been targeted for VR therapy since the 90s. Now, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy that allows traumatic memories to be recalled and reframed through certain eye movements can be combined with VR. Some hospitals are already using VR to place veterans back into battlefield situations in Iraq and Afghanistan in order to help PTSD sufferers come to terms with their memories and move past them.

VR is also a new addition to the field of autism. While computers are a common form of therapy, VR is used to help autistic adults or children develop the skills necessary for independence which we often take for granted. A virtual environment is an ideal way of teaching autistic people practical skills like crossing a road in a safe environment before trying it in the real world. This particular simulation is used at the University of Haifa in Israel. The simulation shows a street with traffic lights and cars with which a child can learn to interact without placing them in danger or causing undue stress.

Other fields in which VR is being deployed are brain damage evaluation and rehabilitation, pain relief for burn victims, and help for the homebound and disabled. While healthcare has taken this new wave of technology by storm, applications are just getting started. In the future, we expect to see more seamless integration between VR and other innovations like big data, AI and so much more that change the face of medicine and bring advanced healthcare to millions more people around the world.

Top 10 VR Games and Apps that are Chartbusters of the Game Dev Industry

0
0

While still young and fresh, Google Cardboard and VR are hitting the stage with some impressive and mighty VR apps and games by different Virtual Reality Software Development companies that offer a totally immersive experience like never before.

 

This technology is poised to be the next big thing in media entertainment. As the number of Google Cardboard and VR apps and games grow, we have compiled a list of our favorites thus far and believe the following are a great place to start if you’re looking to dabble in the exciting world of VR.

Bombsquad:

bomb squad

There aren’t many VR games to choose from as of now however, Bombsquad is an explosive and entertaining game with polished graphics and a rich selection of characters. While tracking can be a bit of a headache, the game effects are excellent making Bombsquad arguably the best Google Cardboard VR game on the market.

Sites in VR:

sites in vr

Meander on Mars or marvel at the beauty of Islamic architecture in Istanbul. Sites in VR is a wonderful opportunity to take virtual tours of famous landmarks from Europe to the Middle East. The app offers a variety of beautiful sites from tombs, castles and mosques to museums, nature and space. Take your kids on a 360 degree view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris or step inside the iconic Egyptian Pyramids.

11:57:

11:57

Dare to watch this virtual reality nightmare that makes you the main character in the horror that surrounds you. The audio effects are creepy and the jump scares will make your skin crawl. Headphones offer the best, most terrifying experience so turn off the lights, pile on the covers  and try to play through the entire game!

Rollercoaster VR:

vr roller coster

What’s a Google Cardboard and VR apps and games rundown without a rollercoaster VR app? We have explored many and find this one to be the most interesting. If you’re dabbling in VR apps and games for the first time, start here and enjoy the dizzying ride through jungles and the deep sea.

War of Words VR:

war of worlds VR

Arguably one of the best, most compelling experiences in a VR app, War of Words transports you to the battlefields of the Somme in 1916 while a pleasant voice recites Siegfried Sassoon’s poem The Kiss. As the voice carries on with a reading, the battlefield rages around you in all its violence and brutality.

Though, there is only one poem at the moment and has not been updated recently.

Inmind VR:

 

While short in duration, this entertaining and educational Google Cardboard VR game takes you on a journey through a mentally ill person’s brain in search of neurons that caused the disorder. Interesting for kids and adults, this game offers an immersive experience into the mysterious human mind.

Sisters:

sisters

A truly horrifying concept with fluid game effects, excellent design and suspense that isn’t for the faint of heart. Sisters is so scary you may find it difficult to finish the entire app in one go however, it’s worth a download if you live for the excitement of horror and are new to VR.

Google Cardboard Camera:

google cardboard

Google has an app that allows you to take 360 degree, virtual reality photos that can be viewed through cardboard. Just download the app on your Android phone, hold it in front of you and move in a circle. The app will stitch together an impressive image while also capturing audio.

YouTube:

youtube vr

To many vlogger’s excitement, YouTube added 360 degree videos giving viewers even more content to browse through. You can now experience the captivating sites of your favorite travel vloggers or the 2016 elections in a new, more dynamic way.

Lamper VR:

lamper vr

Fun and addictive, this VR game drops you in the world of Lamper, a firefly who must defend the kingdom of Lampers. The graphics are beautiful with great audio effects that generate an entertaining and immersive experience.

How Virtual Reality Gaming is going to be a multi- billion dollar Industry

0
0

A technology which is nothing less than a miracle of the computer world “VIRTUAL REALITY” is taking the technological world by storm. From healthcare to education and military training every field nowadays are benefited from the technologically forward Virtual Reality concept.However, VR is a huge part of the entertainment business, video games being the most prominent use of the concept.

Virtual Reality Game Development is gaining momentum in every corner of the world taking in its fold the interest of every generation. VR games not just provide a commendable gaming experience and have also brought about a revolution in the gaming industry.

According to tech M&A advisory firm Digi-Capital, VR market could be worth $30 billion by 2020 and not just that 60% of the users feel that Virtual Reality is just for Gaming.

We all know that a good game gives a meaningful accomplishment- clear achievement that we don’t necessarily get in real life and when you add VR in your game, you can also have a real-life experience of that achievement. Imagine you being in a real game environment and playing football. Isn’t it sounds interesting? This is exactly what VR games provide you with- a real-time experience by bringing the virtual world to reality.

BENEFITS OF VR IN GAMING:

Get ready for an amazing experience!!!!

The biggest benefit of the VR is the amazing perspective it provides on the game worlds. Now you can not only just play online roulette; be part of the world, live inside the game.

Some of the benefits of VR Game Development are:
• Highly immersive gameplay experience
• Unique and easily adjustable perspective of the game world
• As much digital space you could ever hope for

OUTSOURCING VR GAME DEVELOPMENT:

Developing a well perfected and lucrative VR game is not at all an easy task. And, it certainly needs more than just game concept development, scripting, programming, animation, character design, level creation and testing. By outsourcing your VR game development projects, you can benefit from the technical expertise of the best of VR Game Developers.

Not just this, some of the other benefits of outsourcing VR Game Development are:

OVERHEAD COSTS:

Outsourcing for Virtual Reality Development is one of the best ways of reducing overhead costs. With outsourcing, employers don’t have to worry about hiring and then letting go employees after every project. The vendor is responsible for providing the materials necessary for their own teams hence relieving you of any and all team management issues. So this eventually means freedom from unnecessary expenditure and bureaucracy.

SPECIALIST VR GAME DEVELOPERS:

Outsourcing helps you tap into the expertise of professionals well-versed with the latest in cutting-edge VR technology. VR game outsourcing helps in deploying the best resources for the meticulous task of VR game development.

TIME-SAVING:

Outsourcing the VR Game Development can save your precious time and you do not have to go through the entire hiring process. You always prefer to choose a company that fulfils your entire requirement and has a team of technical VR experts that develop the best of VR game and that too in the minimum time possible.

HOW MIRACLE STUDIOS CAN HELP?

Miracle Studios, one of the best VR game Development Company, provides you the best in class and updated version of VR games.

TOP VR GAME DEVELOPERS:

Miracle Studios has a team of world-class VR game developers that excel in bringing the virtual world to reality by providing the best solutions related with VR straight from the concept stage to final deployment. Not just that we have a creative team that specializes in designing unique environments and immersive solutions.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS:

Great things are not achieved by impulse. You need proper time and efforts of all the team members to deliver the best of results. We believe in Unity. Our team of expert designers and developers work in full collaboration with each other and take time to fully understand your needs so that we can bring your virtual world to reality.
I got in touch with one of the VR Game Developer of Miracle Studios “Manu Gupta” to know more about how VR in Gaming works and what is his best developed VR game?
In his opinion, VR has truly taken the gaming industry by storm and has surpassed the old gaming concept. According to him, VR incredibly creates and utilize the digital space. You can have as much space as you want and even more than that and of course VR provides you with an amazing experience.
When asked about his best VR Game Development Project? He very promptly answered “THE BET” and “ISOLATED”.

“The Bet” is a VR Horror House Game that gives you an immersive 360-degree horror virtual reality experience and a real-time feel of a horror house in 3D. The Bet has more than 2,000,000 downloads and provides you with the spookiest experience.

“ISOLATED” is a VR horror game and one of the rare games that is featured by Google cardboard. Isolated has a game play of 60 minutes and is likely is give you chills.

If you are looking for best of VR Game Developers, we are here!! Our team of experts having humungous experience can turn your game idea into reality.

So, what are you waiting for?

Let’s get started





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