How can virtual and augmented reality and 3D technologies be implemented and how a joint project with the participation of experts in both fields can help in the surgery field? That was talked about by the scientists from Sofia Tech Park\u2019s 3D Creativity and New Products Rapid Prototyping Lab and Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab \u2013 the engineer and doctorate student Blagovest Zlatev and assistant professor Dimo Chotrov. The series \u201cScience for business\u201d is a joint project by Sofia Tech Park and Bulgarian National Television aimed at popularizing science, Bulgarian scientists and their achievements in different science fields. In the show hosted by the popular host of BNT Nadya Obretenova, the leading researchers of the Laboratory complex in Sofa Tech Park discuss the latest scientific discoveries from around the world and talk about the developments and projects that they work on. They also comment scientific topics of the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cMedical reconstruction of parts of the human body using technologies such as 3D and mixed reality can be used in the medical students\u2019 training and in complex surgical procedures.\u201d Explained Blagovest Zlatev, expert in 3D technologies. \u201cThe main advantage of this method is that it allows to be done various analyses, research, simulations and tests without physical contact with the patient. The doctors can do the pre-surgical preparation and in some cases the technology cam be implemented even during the surgery lowering the chance of errors.\u201d made clear Dimo Chotrov, member of the Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab\u2019s team. The two scientists pointed out that the method has already been presented to medical professionals. \u201cSo far, we have a positive response and we are ready to implement the method on real patients.\u201d said Chotrov.<\/p>\n
The technology includes the use of VR headsets that allow to be seen not only the surrounding environment but also the layered additional reality. \u201cThe doctor or the student is able to walk around the virtual model, to interact with it, to cross through different layers of body tissue which will help surgeons to make an assessment how to position them and their instruments in the best possible way.\u201d Explained Chotrov. The technology can be applied in high-risk surgeries, such as brain surgeries for example.<\/p>\n
The VR lab also works on other project aimed at popularizing the cultural and historical heritage of our country. \u201cUsing augmented reality, we make reconstructions of exhibition pieces of National historical museum Sofia, The regional historical museum Sofia and the Archeological museum\u2019s collections. These objects will be found on the website pages of the institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Blagovest Zlatev, member of 3D Creativity and New Products Rapid Prototyping Lab\u2019s team, talked about the team\u2019s successful project \u2013 in the beginning of March 2020, team jointed efforts with a big Bulgarian company to design and manufacture a mold tool for safety goggles. This was done within just two weeks.<\/p>\n
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