Keyword: Extended Reality (XR)
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Janset Shawash
Immersive care: virtual reality technology supporting physical rehabilitationÂ
Immersive technology, such as virtual and augmented reality applications, is moving from novelty to a practical tool in physical rehabilitation, promising more engaging therapy, greater choice for patients, and clearer progress tracking for clinicians. Drawing on Finnish pilots and the GameRAT project at Helsinki XR Center, Metropolia UAS, this article asks what virtual reality can add to care, and what it takes to move from a promising demonstration to everyday practice.
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Heikki Laaninen, Jussi Salonen
Making XR easier to approach
Extended reality holds significant potential for game developers and companies, but its technologies and ecosystems can be difficult to navigate. Through Interreg BSG-Go! project, Metropolia University of Applied Science's Helsinki XR Center developed practical tools and hands-on experiences built around one core idea: lowering the threshold for anyone ready to take XR seriously.
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Janset Shawash
Beyond the buzzword – XR already works for businesses like yours
You have probably heard the terms augmented reality, virtual reality, or extended reality. Maybe you have placed virtual furniture in your living room or tried a social media filter. But when it comes to your own business, it is easy to dismiss XR as something for big brands with big budgets. That assumption is outdated.