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Virtual Reality
Virtual reality is not a new term to all video game players. To get yourself immersed in a virtual 3D world, you probably need to wear a headset and isolate yourself from the real world - your eyes are trapped.
You can find more research videos about virtual reality here: ieeevr.org/2014/videos.html
I am not sure if these videos will re-define your understanding about virtual reality. I extracted the definition from "Encyclopedia of Multimedia"
In scientific world, research in virtual reality is much more fascinating. Cave2, being developed by the University of Illinois, definitely will bring you a new insight about virtual reality.
"CAVE2 consists of 72 near-seamless passive stereo off-axis-optimized 3D LCD panels, a 36-node high-performance computer cluster, a 20-speaker surround audio system, a 10-camera optical tracking system and a 100-Gigabit/second connection to the outside world"
Experience the power of Cave2 at Youtube:
More about Cave2?
CAVE2@UIC
http://www.evl.uic.edu/cave2
http://www.evl.uic.edu/cave2
Cave2@Monash
http://monash.edu.au/cave2You can find more research videos about virtual reality here: ieeevr.org/2014/videos.html
I am not sure if these videos will re-define your understanding about virtual reality. I extracted the definition from "Encyclopedia of Multimedia"
"Virtual Reality is the technology that provides almost real and/or believable experiences in a synthetic or virtual way"
Virtual Reality. In: Furht B. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Multimedia: SpringerReference (www.springerreference.com). Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2008. 2011-01-31 23:00:00 UTC
Other related articles:
Virtual Reality in the Operating Room | Tasker R. (Ed.) Textbook of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Virtual Reality Learning Environments | Seel N. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning
Btw, there is one virtual reality video game kit set was successfully funded via KickStarter - ANTVR KIT
The dynamics of physics in PET
Correspondence: Charles C Watson charles.c.watson@siemens.com
Siemens Healthcare, 810 Innovation Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932, USA
EJNMMI Physics 2014, 1:6 doi:10.1186/2197-7364-1-6
Abstract
From a technical perspective, there are fundamentally two forces driving the evolution of instrumentation in positron emission tomography (PET) and nuclear medicine generally: clinical needs and technical innovation. This essay considers some of the dynamics of these forces as they act on physics-related developments in PET and suggests that progress will be greatest if these differing motivations are kept in balance as the field evolves.
The electronic version of this article is the complete one and can be found online at: http://www.ejnmmiphys.com/content/1/1/6
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No understand what is PET? take a look here
"How Does a PET Scan Work?"
Image source: www.bnl.gov/physics/history/body_60.asp?id=3, www.lef.org/magazine/mag2012/jul2012_Value-Of-PET_01.htm
Siemens Healthcare, 810 Innovation Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932, USA
EJNMMI Physics 2014, 1:6 doi:10.1186/2197-7364-1-6
Abstract
From a technical perspective, there are fundamentally two forces driving the evolution of instrumentation in positron emission tomography (PET) and nuclear medicine generally: clinical needs and technical innovation. This essay considers some of the dynamics of these forces as they act on physics-related developments in PET and suggests that progress will be greatest if these differing motivations are kept in balance as the field evolves.
The electronic version of this article is the complete one and can be found online at: http://www.ejnmmiphys.com/content/1/1/6
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No understand what is PET? take a look here
"How Does a PET Scan Work?"
Image source: www.bnl.gov/physics/history/body_60.asp?id=3, www.lef.org/magazine/mag2012/jul2012_Value-Of-PET_01.htm
Coca Cola and Sustainability
Like others, I forgot when I started drinking Coca Cola. Like others, I reused the plastic bottle as my water bottle, keeping the bottle in refrigerator overnight and got a crazy cool water bottle (I should use the word "ice" as a scientific term) for my school day. This was a really enjoyable moment to cool down myself after a long day in primary school, when air-condition was not common in any campus in Hong Kong.
Today, I found Coca Cola added more values to the empty plastic bottles. They designed 16 different functional caps and each of them has specific function - from bubble maker, pencil sharpener, to dumbbell, fitting user at all ages.
The idea is fascinating and well fit the issue of "sustainability"
Coca-Cola 2nd Lives
For details:
coca-cola campaign gives old bottles '2nd lives' with 16 functional capshttp://www.designboom.com/design/coca-cola-2nd-lives-caps-campaign-ogilvy-mather-06-03-2014/
Image source: www.feeldesain.com
Humanoid Robotics
Do you know what is humanoid robotics? I learnt this term from a professor in this field at NUS, Singapore. Anyway, I believe Japanese will answer this question and bring us all fascinating features of humanoid robotics.
The latest will be "Pepper" - developed by Softbank, Japan and Aldebaran - a robot read your emotions. For more information, visit http://www.aldebaran.com/en.
Take a look how Pepper interact with human on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AldebaranRobotics
Image source: http://www.aldebaran.com/en
The latest will be "Pepper" - developed by Softbank, Japan and Aldebaran - a robot read your emotions. For more information, visit http://www.aldebaran.com/en.
Take a look how Pepper interact with human on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AldebaranRobotics
Amazing 3D printing technology: Building House, Building Cake, Building Medical Tools, Building Kidney
In a bioengineering lab, a research based 3D printer limited its applications - you can't put other materials in the printer due to safety reason and contamination. To me, building bone/cartilages, or even living organs were usual tasks of a 3D printer. I previously used a 3D printer to build protein chip components and other research tools. Outside the lab, it is amazing when I find people applying 3D printing technology to daily life applications: from cake to house.
House:
Youtube: Giant Chinese 3D printer builds 10 houses in just 1 day
Cake:
Youtube: 3-D food printer makes dessert
Living Kidney:
Youtube: Living kidneys printed out in E China
image source: http://airwolf3d.com/3d-printer-product
Suggested Youtube Videos Introducing Bioengineering
It is always hard to imagine how bioengineering will grow in the next 10 years, right?
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Let's take 5 minutes to understand what is bioengineering by professors from Stanford University.
Bioengineering: Transforming Human Health - Stanford University
You can also go to the department website: http://bioengineering.stanford.edu
#Image Source: http://bioengineer.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/New-Heart-Liver-Kidney-or-Eye-in-under-2-hours-Bioprinting.jpg
Suggested Youtube Videos Introducing Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering is far beyond a chemical plant!
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Chemical Engineer - Profiles of Scientists and Engineers - National Science Foundation
Suggested Youtube Videos Introducing Electrical Engineering
It is always amazing to see cable towers, but this is not the only reason to study electrical engineering, right?
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The Future of Electrical Engineering - Boeing
Image Source: http://www.electricalengineerworld.com/
Do smartphone applications in healthcare require a governance and legal framework? It depends on the application!
Corresponding author: Esmita Charani e.charani@imperial.ac.uk
Centre for Infection Prevention and Management, Imperial College London, Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN, UK
BMC Medicine 2014, 12:29 doi:10.1186/1741-7015-12-29
Abstract
The fast pace of technological improvement and the rapid development and adoption of healthcare applications present crucial challenges for clinicians, users and policy makers. Some of the most pressing dilemmas include the need to ensure the safety of applications and establish their cost-effectiveness while engaging patients and users to optimize their integration into health decision-making. Healthcare organizations need to consider the risk of fragmenting clinical practice within the organization as a result of too many apps being developed or used, as well as mechanisms for app integration into the wider electronic health records through development of governance framework for their use. The impact of app use on the interactions between clinicians and patients needs to be explored, together with the skills required for both groups to benefit from the use of apps. Although healthcare and academic institutions should support the improvements offered by technological advances, they must strive to do so within robust governance frameworks, after sound evaluation of clinical outcomes and examination of potential unintended consequences.
The electronic version of this article is the complete one and can be found online at: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/12/29
#Image Source: http://chicagohealthonline.com
Centre for Infection Prevention and Management, Imperial College London, Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN, UK
BMC Medicine 2014, 12:29 doi:10.1186/1741-7015-12-29
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Abstract
The fast pace of technological improvement and the rapid development and adoption of healthcare applications present crucial challenges for clinicians, users and policy makers. Some of the most pressing dilemmas include the need to ensure the safety of applications and establish their cost-effectiveness while engaging patients and users to optimize their integration into health decision-making. Healthcare organizations need to consider the risk of fragmenting clinical practice within the organization as a result of too many apps being developed or used, as well as mechanisms for app integration into the wider electronic health records through development of governance framework for their use. The impact of app use on the interactions between clinicians and patients needs to be explored, together with the skills required for both groups to benefit from the use of apps. Although healthcare and academic institutions should support the improvements offered by technological advances, they must strive to do so within robust governance frameworks, after sound evaluation of clinical outcomes and examination of potential unintended consequences.
The electronic version of this article is the complete one and can be found online at: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/12/29
#Image Source: http://chicagohealthonline.com