A VR-based System for Remote Medical Inspection

Sai Manoj Kumar Jakkani

Abstract

Due to technological advancements and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote medical inspection has gained significant importance. Many hospitals and medical institutions are showing great interest in this field due to its numerous advantages. Remote medical inspection (RMI) enables the treatment of patients located in remote villages or unable to visit hospitals due to medical or personal reasons. Similarly, RMI provides doctors with a safe means to treat patients with highly infectious diseases. Currently, several re- mote medical inspection systems are available, utilizing online video meetings and robotic medical systems. These systems enable doctors to conduct procedures such as ultrasonography and physical examinations using robotic arms and sensors remotely. Virtual Reality (VR) has gained significant popularity due to its immersive experiences, offering users the ability to interact with computer-generated artificial environments. VR provides exceptional visualizations and interactions, making it ideal for medical inspections, which surpass the capabilities of traditional video call setups. Inspired by these advantages, this project aims to combine computer vision techniques with virtual reality technologies (e.g., Oculus Quest 2) to enable more realistic and interactive remote inspections of patients’ hands.

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