Benefits and challenges of the integration of haptics‐enhanced virtual reality training within dental curricula

Journal of Dental Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 17, 2024

Abstract Background Haptics‐enhanced virtual reality (VR‐haptic) simulation in dental education has evolved considerably during the past decade, representing a promising resource of simulation‐based training opportunities to support conventional practice. We aim summarize current literature on applications VR‐haptics learning, practicing, and teaching education. Methods A search was performed using PubMed, focusing research articles published between January 2010 2024. Out 667 that matched terms (dentistry, education, haptic, teaching, training, reality), 105 were screened, 42 eligible for full‐text reading utilization. Findings from an ongoing educator survey use have also been provided. Results VR‐haptic shown supportive role Despite within digital world, hand skill transfer real world demonstrated, which affords educators more flexibility how train their students before traditional preclinical clinical practical The individualized feedback help mastering essential working techniques, while increasing engagement motivation. Conclusions VR‐haptics‐supported can effectively address challenges as well subsequent careers, it may mitigate some weaknesses educational system. Validation is key factor acceptance simulators; thus, further verification are needed could be considered primary development method learning future used assessment tool students’ clinicians’ credentialing process.

Language: Английский

Extending Dynamic Blind Interaction: Microgap Discharge-Induced Flexible Virtual Electrotactile Braille

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 3, 2024

Braille is an essential implement for the blind to communicate with outside, but traditional limited a paper-based format that cannot directly provide real-time word information. In this work, flexible virtual electrotactile proposed can benefit from blocked interaction. The interface, S-shaped wires and sphere electrode textile fingerstall integrated by silicone, offers flexibility simultaneously generates microgap through cracks, which achieves sensation electrostatic discharge. Powered high-voltage triboelectric generator of 10.2 kV designed charge accumulation induction strategy, stimulation realized discharge only 40 μA current induced on finger. A dynamic finally assembled, controlled programmable relay array. strategies short circuit voice reminder are employed, so recognition letters spatiotemporal high accuracy. This brings convenience access information world illustrates its applications promote electrotactility in special community.

Language: Английский

An intelligent glove interface with integrated perceptual simulation and motion tracking for enhanced virtual interactions

Cell Reports Physical Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(11), P. 102287 - 102287

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский