Giant Lazer transforms the medical education sector with VR-powered Lazer Anatomy

Giant Lazer has a simple yet exciting mission: to make learning easier through immersive applications. Their success has been experienced across 65 national and international projects, including in the fields of education, training, and promotion. Considering all of this has happened in less than ten years, it is nothing short of incredible.

Every solution requires the crafting of distinctive Virtual Reality (VR) concepts that are tailored to perfectly meet the needs of their clients, students, or employees. As a result, they are improving the process of learning, working, and developing skills in revolutionary ways. From their base in Poland, they fearlessly take hold of every part of the project, including design, 3D modelling, and programming.

Their latest success story

One of their most recent success stories is Lazer Anatomy VR , an innovative educational solution for students in medical and related fields. The home of this latest project is Tarnów Academy in Poland, which delivers a module of full human anatomy (both female and male), which can be freely explored by the user, using diagrams that describe body structures. There are also “Hide” and “Isolate” buttons alongside search functionality for probing further into complex body parts.

Being able to fully explore the anatomy of a body serves the purpose of providing fuller immersion as well as the chance to explore specific anatomical elements in greater detail. But this isn’t just high-level content.

Giant Lazer’s CEO, Jakub Korczyński, says, “The application also allows you to view and explore 3D models of microscopic structures as well as 3D models based on real human bones, created on the basis of real anatomical elements.” This detail and interaction go well beyond a flat and boring science text book.

All made possible with HTC VIVE

Utilising VIVE Focus 3 and VIVE XR Elite , the team was able to leverage several innovative VR techniques and features to enhance the user experience. One notable technique was the implementation of room-scale VR, which allows users to physically move around and interact with the virtual environment, creating a more immersive learning experience.

Additionally, they utilised HTC VIVE's precise tracking capabilities to enable accurate hand movements and interactions using VR controllers. Moreover, the integration of haptic feedback further enhances realism and engagement. Giant Lazer has successfully embraced almost all elements of the headset functionality to provide a truly engaging and immersive experience. Whether it's manipulating 3D models of bones or navigating through microscopic sections, the intuitive control scheme empowers users to engage with the educational content naturally and effectively.

These features include hiding and isolating particular anatomical elements, which amplifies the experience of exploring human anatomy in greater detail, allowing users to literally grab a specific element and inspect it from a closer perspective. This integration of functional control not only enhances the user experience but also reinforces the project's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge VR technology to facilitate learning in innovative ways.

Masterfully overcoming obstacles

The project was not without its challenges, though. Thankfully, Giant Lazer was up to the challenge.

When embarking upon a project of this scale and complexity, there is always going to be the challenge of optimising all this content into one usable and intuitive app. During the creation process, the team encountered a number of errors and bugs that threatened to derail the project or, at the very least, sow seeds of discouragement.

Korczyński says that “the features and specific parameters of HTC VIVE played a crucial role in addressing these challenges.” The robust development tools and support ecosystem were key in troubleshooting and efficiently resolving errors. Additionally, HTC VIVE’s high-performance hardware ensured that all the technical processes required for optimal VR performance operated smoothly, delivering immersive experiences without sacrificing quality.

HTC VIVE documentation contributed greatly to overcoming all these technical and performance hurdles effectively. It took a huge amount of knowledge and dedication from the Giant Lazer team to find solutions to every problem they faced. They navigated and resolved technical hurdles and ultimately ensured the project's success thanks to Agile project management approach.

Throughout the project, moments of significant breakthroughs and realisations were facilitated by the integration of HTC VIVE technology. The capabilities empowered our team to iterate rapidly and achieve a level of immersion that exceeded our initial expectations, marking a significant milestone in the project's development.

Clients expectations exceeded

During the project's development, one memorable moment occurred when Giant Lazer presented a demo to the client using the HTC VIVE Focus 3. As the client experienced the immersive anatomy exploration, their excitement was palpable. They enthusiastically praised how the VR solution met and exceeded their acceptance criteria, particularly regarding interactive functionality and visual fidelity. The client particularly appreciated the high quality of 3D models, focusing particularly on the model of the human heart and also praising its anatomical accuracy.

Korczyński recalls the moment in his own words, “Witnessing their satisfaction firsthand was immensely rewarding. Their positive feedback validated our team's hard work and dedication to delivering a high-quality product. The client also expressed their utmost enthusiasm to use the application during their classes and had already started planning specific scenarios for classes with the use of our application. This experience reaffirmed the importance of client satisfaction and fuelled our motivation to continue pushing the boundaries of VR technology in future projects.”

This VIVE-powered solution has garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback from the target audience and stakeholders. Marek Niedziela, head of the IT Service Department at the Tarnów University, praises the Lazer Anatomy VR app for its direct interaction with anatomical layers, coupled with modules like quizzes and 3D models of microscopic structures. He highlights its seamless integration with medical curricula, enhancing the educational experience for students and faculty alike. Additionally, feedback from the university underscores the solution's substantial impact, notably improving the quality of classes.

A VR focused future

All of this positive feedback encourages and spurs Giant Lazer on to continue delivering innovative and effective VR solutions for education. It also serves as a pivotal milestone in shaping their future endeavours in VR. The extensive anatomical knowledge gained provides a solid foundation for tackling similar projects with confidence and precision.

Moreover, the experience of integrating complex projects with Unity and VR technology equips the team with invaluable skills and insights, paving the way for more ambitious and innovative ventures. Overall, this project acts as a springboard for advancing expertise and pushing the boundaries of VR applications in the medical field.

Within the broader enterprise VR landscape, such applications signify a shift towards leveraging immersive technologies to enhance training and educational programs, demonstrating the potential for VR to revolutionise learning across various industries and disciplines.

Giant Lazer is at the forefront of these incredible and exciting developments. Through their partnership with HTC VIVE, this forward-looking company is guaranteed to revolutionise existing industries and continue breaking new ground.

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