Proof of Concept of Using HoloLens 2 for AR Immersive Training in Complex Medical Scenarios

This study proposes a preliminary new simulation approach using an immersive AR device for medical and paramedical complex training scenarios in hospital and pre-hospital tasks as a substitute for the current real and virtual simulations. The simulation activities selected for testing the proposed AR-based approach consist of: 1) setting up an operating room for an Endovascular Aneurysm Repair intervention for evaluating the interactions between the user and virtual objects; 2) navigating a road accident scenario for evaluating the integration between real and virtual objects. The results of the first trials show that the application maintains, from a standstill position, 60 fps as suggested by Microsoft to provide the best experience possible. Moreover, the results of a users' study, involving 11 subjects, show good responses about realism and fusion between real and virtual objects, usability and interactions, and immersion in the scenarios using the application.