Virtual Reality Technology Trends in Aeromedical Field

The basic concept of virtual reality (VR) means ‘an artificial environment that is similar to reality but is not real.’ In general, virtual reality refers to a technology that goes beyond simply implementing a virtual space and directly affects the user's five senses to enable a spatial and temporal experience close to reality. Customer adoption of virtual reality technology is still in its infancy, but as innovation continues to strengthen, more businesses are exploring virtual reality. Several fields have already begun to benefit from the use of virtual reality. Specifically, advancements are being made in games, entertainment, medicine and education, It also enables aeromedical training using simulation techniques. Despite the bright future outlook, there are still problems that need to be resolved, such as high costs and lack of good content. In this article, I will introduce VR and consider its specific use cases in the field of aviation medicine.