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Virtual Simulation News from Acadicus: October 2020

Our latest update introduces lots of new virtual simulation content and features to explore. Click the button below for more info or to schedule a demo!

Major Acadicus Virtual Simulation Update

Assets are the 3D models of equipment and patients that are added to a Simulation Environment using the Scene Editing Tools.

VR Medical Imaging and Treatment for Ryerson University

This Medical Imaging Virtual Experience for Ryerson University allows students to visualize, interact with, and learn more about a variety of devices.

Call for Virtual Standardized Patients

Apply to become a Virtual Standardized Patient, serving as the voice of a patient during live online simulations.

Mind Mapping and Spreadsheets in VR

3D virtual environments can aid in the visualization of data in a way that could introduce insights and new perspectives that are not as easily gained through 2D representations alone.

Acadicus Pro Space

Acadicus Pro Space is a cloud hosted environment containing your simulation scenarios, where you can invite students to participate in live simulations or capture 3D recordings of instructor demonstrations.

Virtual Standardized Patients (Live, Remote)

Acadicus enables learners to engage in live, life-like multi-user clinical simulations with patients voiced and operated by remote standardized patients.

Photorealistic Avatars – Without Face Tracking

The new Codec Avatars don’t require dedicated eye and mouth cameras, instead using a neural network to use eye-tracking data and microphone audio to infer the user’s facial expression.

The SimGeeks Podcast

The SimGeeks Podcast, with William Belk and David Shablak, provides a steady stream of solid commentary on insights delivered in a way that’s fun and engaging to listen to.

Steam’s VR Surge Still Holding Steady

The surprising news isn’t that Steam had a surge in connected VR headsets after Half Life: Alyx’s release, but rather that Steam has retained almost all of that growth.

Simulation Setup Guide

Acadicus provides lots of options for using virtual simulation. This post will cover step-by-step instructions for common use cases.

Oculus Quest 2(updated)

It has been confirmed by reliable sources that the upcoming Oculus Quest 2 will have an all-new system for adjusting the lenses that will make the process far simpler.

Characters

Acadicus comes with a library of characters that can be used to stage a wide variety of simulation scenarios that can be manipulated with Sim Manager.

Assets

Assets are the 3D models of equipment and patients that are added to a Simulation Environment using the Scene Editing Tools.

Environments

Within the environment, characters, equipment and other assets can be added to the scene depending on the scenario.

EMS Paramedic and Prehospital Assets

Acadicus comes with a library of characters that can be used to stage a wide variety of simulation scenarios that can be manipulated with Sim Manager.

3D Recording Tool

The 3D Recording Tool allows instructors to capture and share their demonstrations and lectures. 3D recordings can be played back anytime, from anywhere.

Scene Editing Tools

Simulations can be easily customized and updated over time using the advanced scene editing tools and downloaable content packs.

Multiplayer

Acadicus Multiplayer enables participants to join a simulation from any location. They can join in VR Mode or non-VR Mode.

Simulation Manager

The Acadicus Simulation Manager enables instructors and standardized patient actors to become the patient, manipulating animations, vital signs, and more.

Shared Content Philosophy

On our mission to decrease the cost of simulation while massively expanding access, we’ve implemented a philosophy of content sharing.

Custom Development Process

Creating a virtual simulation with Acadicus is fast, easy and lowest cost option if you wish to customize your scenarios. This article describes the basics of our process, and the steps you can take to begin creating your own virtual simulations.

Anatomy Assets

These anatomy assets and more are available in Acadicus and can be used to create virtual education experiences.

Exam Room Environment

This is a preview of our exam room simulation environment, which is ready to be used to create your training scenarios. Standardized patients can be added and controlled with the Simulation Manager, enabling a lifelike and realistic simulated clinical experience for learners.

The Future of Virtual Simulation: Eye Tracking

Douglas Lanman talks about what ideas, and the challenges that come with those ideas, are currently being grappled with in the development of VR visuals.

Making the Most of Your Virtual Sim Lab

As sim labs evaluate options to safely reopen, the possibility of expanding virtually is quickly gaining traction. Here are some tips for maximizing the potential of a virtual sim lab.

A Wireless Valve Index Incoming?

A wireless VR headset powered by a PC means the best of both worlds: a tetherless experience with the high-end graphics capability of a PC.

AI Supersampling Could Be The Future of High-Resolution VR

At present, gamers may be driven away from VR gaming due to lower quality graphics. Facebook aims to change that.

Airway Assets

This is a preview of a new batch of airway and anesthesia assets and interactivity currently in development. Available to Acadicus Pro Space subscribers.

ECG Lead Placement

We’ve expanded the functionality of our interactive asset class, and shared a preliminary demo of a 12 lead ECG lead placement simulation that features this capability.

Virtual Simulation News from Acadicus

Our latest update introduces lots of new virtual simulation content and features to explore. Click the button below for more info or to schedule a demo!

Virtual Medical Simulation: Status Asthmaticus

In this virtual mock code focused on status asthmaticus, Acadicus was used by Dr. Nick Slamon and critical care fellows via Zoom video conferencing.

Virtual Medical Simulation: Altered Mental Status in Child with Intractable Vomiting

In this virtual mock code, Acadicus was used by Dr. Nick Slamon and critical care fellows calling in from remote locations using Zoom video conferencing.

Virtual Medical Simulation: Cardiac Arrest After a Fall

In this virtual mock code, Acadicus was used by Dr. Nick Slamon and critical care fellows calling in from remote locations using Zoom video conferencing.

VR Medical Simulation: Tachycardia and Hypotension in a Febrile Child

In this remote medical simulation, Acadicus was used by Dr. Nick Slamon and 9 critical care fellows combining video conferencing (Zoom) with VR (Rift).

Major Acadicus Update: New VR Medical Simulations, Live Patients

Coronavirus VR info hub – If are a medical instructor or qualified medical professional with experience, advice or 3D demonstrations to share, we’ll provide everything needed to create your content.

The Panacea Myth of VR Medical Simulation

Early adopters are achieving exciting measurable results with VR medical simulation. However, a unrealistic expectations are beginning to surface.

A Tool for Planning VR Medical Simulation Strategy

What is the most effective way to evaluate the many VR for medical training options available? This tool, based on the Business Model Canvas, can help!

Looking Ahead to Exponential Adoption of VR Training and Education

Data suggests VR adoption is following an exponential curve. We believe 2020 and beyond could see rapidly accelerating growth in VR training and education.

Technical Specifications

This post covers technical specifications and considerations for making the most of your virtual simulations.

Before You Buy Oculus Quest for VR Training or Education…

Oculus Quest is a revolutionary VR headset that offers ‘untethered’ mobile experience. At last! No more cord, no more laptop. However, there are a number of practical considerations to take into account before you purchase one for your enterprise or education program.

Get Ready to Binge on VR Medical Simulation

I just returned from the 2020 IMSH conference in (cloudy?) San Diego. I spent a lot of time speaking about, listening to presentations about and thinking about virtual reality in medical simulation. The exhibition floor was a carnival of conventional manikin based products AND a definite increase in VR offerings.

Post-Intubation Desaturation VR Training

In this immersive VR medical education sim for Oculus Rift, Dr. Nick Slamon discusses DOPE menomnic for post-intubation desaturation.

Teaching Airway Insertion Skills to Nursing Faculty and Students Using Virtual Reality: A Pilot Study

A new study focused on VR in medical education is now out of preprint, published and indexed. This publication was based on research done on the award winning VR airway training project developed by Arch Virtual.

Setting the Stage for Effective VR Training

As we look to the future, a number of challenges to continued adoption remain, which we endeavor to address in this article.

FAQ

If you have any questions, or need some help, please contact us via the button below. Here are some frequently asked questions:

Testimonials

Testimonials from a variety of users of Acadicus for virtual simulation, from medical, healthcare, safety, department of defense and more.

3D Spatial Recordings for Enhanced VR Education

The 3D spatial recording feature of Acadicus is difficult to describe, yet deceptively powerful for enhanced teaching and learning with virtual reality. This post will attempt to describe this feature by contrasting it with video based learning common in MOOC's like...

Tips and FAQ for Getting Started with VR Training

As VR continues gaining traction in education and training, and organizations seek to integrate it into their curriculum, I wanted to share a few tips and answers to frequently asked questions we receive for VR development. There are lots of options, so hopefully this will help get you started.

8 Benefits of VR Training

TIPS, TRICKS, STRATEGY, ADVICE FROM THE VR TRAINING FRONTIER 8 Benefits of VR Training Posted by Jon Brouchoud, CEO at Arch Virtual, developers of Acadicus The continued adoption of VR is unsurprising, as it has many uses. These include skills training,...

Study Finds VR to be a Highly Effective Teaching Tool (Presented at IMSH 2019)

The IMSH 2018 Best in Show winner, VR Airway Lab training application was recently put to the test in a pilot study evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of contemporary immersive virtual reality simulation (CIVRS). The study was presented at IMSH...

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