Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven haptics
Abstract Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers a scalable and cost-effective approach to overcome the challenges of traditional medical training, including high expenses, limited resources, and ethical issues. This study presents a VR-based medical training platform that combines high-fidelity 3D m...
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| description | Abstract Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers a scalable and cost-effective approach to overcome the challenges of traditional medical training, including high expenses, limited resources, and ethical issues. This study presents a VR-based medical training platform that combines high-fidelity 3D models, real-time haptic feedback, and AI-driven adaptive learning to deliver interactive and immersive instructions for a wide range of medical procedures, from basic tasks to complex surgeries. In a randomized controlled trial, participants trained with the VR platform demonstrated significant gains over those using conventional methods, with a 42% improvement in procedural accuracy, a 38% reduction in training time, and better skill retention. The VR system also led to a 45% decrease in error rates and a 48% increase in trainee confidence. These findings highlight the platform’s capacity to personalize training according to individual performance, resulting in superior learning outcomes and enhanced procedural skills. By providing consistent, standardized, and immersive learning experiences, the platform effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice, representing an innovative and scalable advancement in medical education. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-09b263adc4464bcf90d3fefa2431bb5e2025-08-20T03:42:49ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-07-0115112510.1038/s41598-025-10543-8Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven hapticsAbhishek Kumar0Abdul Khader Jilani Saudagar1Ankit Kumar2Yazeed Masaud Alkhrijah3Linesh Raja4Department of Communication Design, National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh (NID-AP)Information Systems Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)Department of Information Technology, Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU)Department of Computer Applications, Manipal University JaipurAbstract Virtual Reality (VR) technology offers a scalable and cost-effective approach to overcome the challenges of traditional medical training, including high expenses, limited resources, and ethical issues. This study presents a VR-based medical training platform that combines high-fidelity 3D models, real-time haptic feedback, and AI-driven adaptive learning to deliver interactive and immersive instructions for a wide range of medical procedures, from basic tasks to complex surgeries. In a randomized controlled trial, participants trained with the VR platform demonstrated significant gains over those using conventional methods, with a 42% improvement in procedural accuracy, a 38% reduction in training time, and better skill retention. The VR system also led to a 45% decrease in error rates and a 48% increase in trainee confidence. These findings highlight the platform’s capacity to personalize training according to individual performance, resulting in superior learning outcomes and enhanced procedural skills. By providing consistent, standardized, and immersive learning experiences, the platform effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice, representing an innovative and scalable advancement in medical education.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10543-8Virtual realityAI-EnhancementHaptic feedbackLearning outcomesSkill retention rate |
| spellingShingle | Abhishek Kumar Abdul Khader Jilani Saudagar Ankit Kumar Yazeed Masaud Alkhrijah Linesh Raja Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven haptics Scientific Reports Virtual reality AI-Enhancement Haptic feedback Learning outcomes Skill retention rate |
| title | Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven haptics |
| title_full | Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven haptics |
| title_fullStr | Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven haptics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven haptics |
| title_short | Innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable VR platform with AI-Driven haptics |
| title_sort | innovating medical education using a cost effective and scalable vr platform with ai driven haptics |
| topic | Virtual reality AI-Enhancement Haptic feedback Learning outcomes Skill retention rate |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-10543-8 |
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