Extended Reality Usage During COVID 19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in behavior, leading to the adoption of Work From Home (WFH) concept and online shopping. Extended reality technologies have been used in various sectors, such as education, healthcare, marketing, gaming, and art and museum, to benefit students, professionals, and researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 141 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the manifold advantages of integrating extended reality technologies into online teaching, offering insights from both the perspectives of teachers and students. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has brought about a global lockdown, we have witnessed a significant shift in behavior as individuals seek to minimize public contact, avoid large gatherings, and opt for remote work and learning. This shift has been evident in the widespread adoption of the Work From Home (WFH) concept, facilitated by digital technology. Teachers and students alike have embraced the digital medium to conduct classes, hold meetings, and participate in seminars, fostering a seamless transition to online education.

Amidst the restrictions on physical movement, online shopping has experienced a surge in demand, with extended reality playing a pivotal role in marketing and enhancing the shopping experience. The gaming industry has also flourished, introducing new and innovative games for children and adults alike. Moreover, the healthcare sector has fully leveraged the benefits of extended reality, implementing it in various applications such as virtual training, remote patient care, and therapeutic interventions.

Furthermore, our book highlights the use of augmented and virtual reality in art and museum settings, offering a fresh perspective on cultural preservation and engagement. By presenting a diverse range of sectors that have benefited from extended reality during the COVID-19 crisis, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, professionals, and researchers engaged in the fields of virtual, augmented, or mixed reality. Our primary objective is to disseminate the applications of this technology during this challenging period, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of its potential and significance.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030913960
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022