Open Medical XR Innovation Workshop
The Open Medical XR Innovation Workshop is rooted in the open innovation principle, emphasising collaborative and transparent development in the realm of Medical XR
Day 1
Open Development Time
10.45 am - 6.00 pm (CEST)
September 21, 2023
10.45 am
Introduction to the Open Medical XR Innovation Workshop
Session Host
Gian Dubberke, Markus Kühner, Lars Wiesekopsieker
Shift Medical
Key Questions
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What Is the Open Medical XR Innovation Workshop?
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Who Is Behind the Hosting of the Project? (COI Disclosures)
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What Insights and Knowledge Can I Gain and what are its limitations?
11.00 am
Part 1/6
Applying Design Thinking to Virtual Reality Solutions in Healthcare
Session Host
Gian Dubberke, Robert Horrion
Shift Medical
Invited Expert
Prof Dr Philipp Kellmeyer
Medical Center – University of Freiburg
Key Questions
- What Are the Core Principles of Design Thinking?
- How Do We Identify User Needs and Address Pain Points in Medical Contexts?
- How Can We Apply Design Thinking Methodologies to Medical XR Projects?
5.15 pm
Part 2/6
Understanding Game Engines: Selection and Significance
Session Host
Lars Wiesekopsieker
Shift Medical
Invited Expert
Dinesh Punni
Immersive Insiders
Key Questions
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What Are Game Engines and Why Are They Essential?
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Where Do We Begin with the Fundamentals?
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How Do We Choose the Most Suitable Game Engine?
6.15 pm
Part 3/6
UX and Interaction Design
Session Host
Lars Wiesekopsieker
Shift Medical
Invited Expert
Annalena Hoerter
Immersive Insiders
Key Questions
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What Does UX Really Mean?
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How Can We Adopt a User-Focused Approach in Medical XR Design?
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How Can We Prototype UX Designs Efficiently for VR?
Day 2
Open Development Time
10.30 am - 4.00 pm (CEST)
September 22, 2023
10.30 am
Part 4/6
The SDK world
Session Host
Lars Wiesekopsieker
Shift Medical
Invited Expert
Marc Moukarzel
HTC Inc.
Dinesh Punni
Immersive Insiders
Key Questions
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What is a Software Development Kit (SDK)
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Why and when should you use XR SDKs?
- Introduction of the HTC WaveXR SDK?
12.15 pm
Part 5/6
Spatial Audio
Session Host
Lars Wiesekopsieker
Shift Medical
Invited Expert
Daniel Deboy, Ana Monte, Markus Auer
DELTA Soundworks
Talking Points
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Understanding the role of audio in immersive XR experiences
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Techniques for implementing 3D sound in medical scenarios
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Practical demonstration of the different sound stage
2.00 pm
Part 6/6
VR Hardware Considerations and Practical VR Implementation
Session Host
Markus Kühner
Shift Medical
Invited Expert
Christian Steiner
MIXED
Dr Lars Riedemann
Shift Medical
Talking Points
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What are the key features to look for in VR hardware tailored for medical applications?
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How do VR headsets and AR glasses differ in their utility for clinical scenarios?
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How do safety and hygiene considerations influence hardware choices in medical XR?
3.30 pm
Closing Remarks: A Glimpse into the Future of Medical XR
Dinesh Punni
Immersive Insiders
Dr Lars Riedemann
Shift Medical
Speaking Points
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How can we best leverage the insights and feedback from this workshop in our home institutions and companies?
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What strategies should we adopt to foster a global community of innovators and healthcare professionals around this initiative?