Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Extended Reality Solutions for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosignal Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 198
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Interests: biomedical engineering; rehabilitation; biomechanics; bioimaging
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Interests: virtual, augmented, and extended reality technologies; biomedical engineering; rehabilitation; electronic devices for telemedicine applications; remote home monitoring systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of biomedical technology is transforming our approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases. Innovations in extended reality (XR), which encompasses augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), are opening up new advances in medical applications, enhancing accuracy, accessibility, and personalization in healthcare. These technologies enable immersive simulation, real-time guidance, and enhanced visualization, improving both clinical outcomes and new assistive technology medical devices. XR-based approaches are reshaping various domains, including surgery, rehabilitation, human–robot interaction, biomedicine, and patient education by offering immersive, interactive, and data-driven solutions.
The integration of AR, VR, and XR in medicine has led to significant advancements in surgical planning, real-time navigation, and postoperative recovery. Additionally, these technologies offer new possibilities for treating neurological and psychological disorders, pain management, and physical therapy. As research in XR-driven healthcare solutions continues to grow, it is crucial to explore novel methodologies, applications, and interdisciplinary approaches that can further optimize their impact.
This Special Issue, entitled "Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Extended Reality Solutions for Biomedical Applications", invites the submission of original research articles and comprehensive reviews focused on cutting-edge AR, VR, and XR technologies applied in various biomedical contexts. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- AR/VR/XR techniques for surgical simulation, planning, strategy, and navigation;
- AR/VR/XR applications in rehabilitation and physical therapy;
- AR/VR/XR integration with robotic-assisted surgery;
- AR/VR/XR applications in the treatment of neurological and psychological disorders;
- AR/VR/XR applications in pain management and therapy;
- AI-driven AR/VR/XR solutions for personalized healthcare.
This Special Issue of Bioengineering aims to highlight recent advancements in AR, VR, and XR applications within biomedical fields, spanning fundamental scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and novel clinical applications. We encourage contributions that explore interdisciplinary research and the latest developments in this rapidly evolving domain.
Dr. Vera Gramigna
Dr. Arrigo Palumbo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- augmented reality (AR)
- virtual reality (VR)
- extended reality (XR)
- biomedicine
- human–robot interaction
- technology in healthcare
- medical imaging
- surgical simulation
- surgical navigation
- robotic-assisted surgery
- rehabilitation technology
- neurological disorders’ treatment
- pain management
- personalized healthcare
- artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine
- human–computer interaction in healthcare
- digital health technologies
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