A virtual reality game to support visuospatial understanding of medical X-ray imaging

Abstract

Visuospatial aspects of medical X-ray imaging can be difficult to understand. xRay World is a serious game built as a virtual reality application that is designed to introduce players to the X-ray imaging process. xRay World is equally suitable for beginners and advanced players thanks to different levels of difficulty and different game modes. In various minigames., users have to solve tasks by X-raying sealed boxes that contain nonanatomical objects. In addition., a virtual practice lab is included which allows users to freely experiment with X-ray imaging without a given task. The usability and game design of xRay World were rated positively by test users. The application can be considered a safe and cost-effective solution to teach relevant basics of X-ray imaging.