376-1279-00L Virtual Reality in Medicine
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
| Lecturers | R. Riener |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Course | Does not take place this semester. |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376-1279-00 V | Virtual Reality in Medicine
 Does not take place this semester. | 2 hrs | R. Riener |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Virtual Reality has the potential to support medical training and therapy. This lecture will derive the technical principles of multi-modal (audiovisual, haptic, tactile etc.) input devices, displays and rendering techniques. Examples are presented in the fields of surgical training, intra-operative augmentation, and rehabilitation. The lecture is accompanied by practical courses and excursions. |
| Objective | Provide theoretical and practical knowledge of new principles and applications of multi-modal simulation and interface technologies in medical education, therapy, and rehabilitation. |
| Content | Virtual Reality has the potential to provide descriptive and practical information for medical training and therapy while relieving the patient and/or the physician. Multi-modal interactions between the user and the virtual environment facilitate the generation of high-fidelity sensory impressions, by using not only visual and auditory modalities, but also kinesthetic, tactile, and even olfactory feedback. On the basis of the existing physiological constraints, this lecture will derive the technical requirements and principles of multi-modal input devices, displays, and rendering techniques. Several examples are presented that are currently being developed or already applied for surgical training, intra-operative augmentation, and rehabilitation. The lecture will be accompanied by several practical courses on graphical and haptic display devices as well as excursions to facilities equipped with large-scale VR equipment. Target Group: Students of higher semesters and PhD students of - D-HEST, D-MAVT, D-ITET, D-INFK, D-PHYS - Robotics, Systems and Control Master - Biomedical Engineering/Movement Science and Sport - Medical Faculty, University of Zurich Students of other departments, faculties, courses are also welcome! |
| Literature | Book: Virtual Reality in Medicine. Riener, Robert; Harders, Matthias; 2012 Springer. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course language is English. Basic experience in Information Technology and Computer Science will be of advantage More details will be announced in the lecture. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | R. Riener, M. Harders |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 60 minutes |
| Written aids | None |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Recording | Link to the course website |
| Link to the course materials | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General |  : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
