We have previously covered the use of virtual reality to help physicians better visualize complex imaging studies and to plan surgeries. Now, GE Healthcare is developing a system that takes traditional imaging data and turns it into a virtual reality (VR) representation for possibly better viewing.
Presented at the recent European Congress of Radiology, designers revealed a VR radiographic suite. It takes data from CT and MRI scans, then combines it with video game graphic rendering technology to produce a detailed, 3D model that may be viewed in VR (HTC Vive and Oculus Rift VR).