This research investigates the integration of Mixed Reality (MR) and local multiplayer functionalities in training simulations to enhance realism and immersion, thereby improving learning outcomes for students. The study addresses three primary sub-questions: examining the effects of local multiplayer …

Designers are increasingly collaborating with various stakeholders to address complex societal challenges. These challenges often require a codesign approach, where differ-ent actors with diverse perspectives and experiences unite to explore innovative ave-nues for change. Such collaboration requires …

Wereldwijd ervaart 48% van de preoperatieve patiënten angst. Angst heeft negatieve gevolgen voor zowel de patiënt als de verpleegkundige zorg. Binnen Zuyderland Medisch Centrum worden jaarlijks 32.000 operaties uitgevoerd. Zuyderland Medisch Centrum heeft als doel om de mogelijkheden voor de inzet van …

Het effect van virtual reality bij pijneducatie op de kennis, attitude en beleving van p

To model individuals' experience of urban spaces, this study integrates knowledge from environmental psychology and artificial intelligence to propose a framework for individuals' perceptions and emotion by incorporating individual characteristics and cognitive appraisal together with environment attributes …

The Medical Device Regulation (MDR) came into effect in May 2021. Compared to its predecessor (the Medical Device Directive), the scope and definition of software has been expanded, and medical software often falls into a higher risk classification. For developers of health technology, healthcare organisations, …

De Virtual Reality bril wordt ingezet in verschillende domeinen binnen de zorgverlening. Ook bij cliënten binnen het woonzorgcentrum met matige tot gevorderde Alzheimer. Maar zou een interventie met behulp van de Virtual Reality bril ook iets kunnen betekenen bij het verminderen van probleemgedrag bij …

The energy transition from fossil fuels to sustainable alternatives makes the design of future-proof ships even more important. In the design phase of a ship, it is uncertain how many and which fuels it will use in the future due to many external factors. In fact, a ship typically sails for decades, …

Dealing with and maintaining high-quality standards in the design and construction phases is challenging, especially for on-site construction. Issues like improper implementation of building components and poor communication can widen the gap between design specifications and actual conditions. To prevent …

Habitat fragmentation caused by urbanization and climate change are important drivers of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation (McKinney, 2002). Governmental inaction results in cascade effects, such as the extinction of species and the weakening of ecosystem services that citizens depend on. …