Next generation 3D Virtual Human Anatomy Laboratory, using offthe-shelf hardware and software
Journal Title: Applied Medical Informatics - Year 2019, Vol 41, Issue 0
Abstract
Introduction: Since 2013, we have built a 3D Virtual Dissection Laboratory, at the HumanAnatomy Department of our University. The laboratory includes off-the-shelf hardware andFree/Open Source Software: an advanced 2D virtual dissection table, based on multitouch (50+touchpoints) and a 3D display matrix, using passive 3D glasses. For the software, we have usedvarious Free/Open Source Software for Virtual Anatomy. Thus, even today, this lab is one ofthe most advanced 3D virtual dissection lab in the World. But, it is only one such virtual lab inour University, clearly insufficient for the needs of our thousands students. Because of thesereasons our next goal was to develop a virtual dissection lab ready to be used on regularsmartphones (Android and/or IOS OS), thus being available to every student who owns suchoff-the-shelf hardware. Materials and methods: For the development we have used some regularAndroid smartphones and Bluestacks Android emulator for Windows (www.bluestacks.com).The 3D files for Human Anatomy were reconstructed by us from various Free/Open SourceSoftware and Libraries dedicated to Human Anatomy. Results: The reconstructed 3D anatomicalmodels for Human Anatomy were afterwards incapsulated in a 3D PDF file, ready to be openedusing the free 3D PDF reader, available on Google Play or Apple Store. That reader is able toprovide a 3D virtual working environment for the users, that includes: Selection/Reveal orHiding of a specific Human organ and/or system, single or together with other relatedanatomical structures; Dissection of the Human Body and/or anatomical structures, on X,Y or Z (3D) coordinates; and Possibility of saving a specific Virtual Dissection session, usingscreen capture utilities available on Android Smartphone, etc. Conclusion: Our research anddevelopment have clearly demonstrated the possibility to provide and run a Next-GenerationVirtual Dissection Lab using off-the-shelf hardware (Android smartphones), a 3D PDF readerand Human Anatomy models developed on-site by us.
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Marius MARUŞTERI, Vladimir BACAREA, Klara BRINZANIUC
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