Support      Login

 

Support      Login

International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association Launches: FundamentalVR Founding Member

FundamentalVR is excited to announce that they are a founding member of the IVRHA Organization.
Written by Annabelle Miles
Published May 7, 2019

FundamentalVR is excited to announce that they are a founding member of the IVRHA Organization. Others include 8 Universities, 5 Research Institutions, and 27 Technology Companies.

Our partnership with The Association will mean we are able to play a critical role in coordinating the design, development, and promulgation of industry standards and best practices for the use of VR/AR technology as part of the next generation of digital medical systems.

bodycopyimagev2 1

We know from decades of research that virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies can address the most difficult problems in healthcare. Ranging from mood disorders such as anxiety and depression to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, autism, cognitive aging, as well as neuro and physical rehabilitation,” said Dr. Walter Greenleaf of the Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University and the Association’s Founding Advisory Board Chair.

We look forward to further collaborating with the immersive healthcare community to shape how XR healthcare solutions are effectively and ethically designed and delivered,” said Carrie Shaw, Founder and CEO of Embodied Labs. “Our organization, Embodied Labs, is proud to be a founding member of the IVRHA.

The Association had its official kick-off meeting at the end of the 3rd Annual VR and Healthcare Symposium this past March 8th, 2019 at the University of Arizona. The group discussed the initial goals and strategy for the Association for 2019.

Further reading…

Stay informed

Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates