From urban planning and emergency training to Pokémon Go: applications of virtual reality GIS (VRGIS) and augmented reality GIS (ARGIS) in personal, public and environmental health

International Journal of Health Geographics

Paul Guerrero¹  Charlene Jennett¹  Zhihan Lu¹  Anthony Steed¹  Maged N. Kamel Boulos² 

[1] Department of Computer Science, University College London;The Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health, Moray College UHI, University of the Highlands and Islands;

关键词: VRGIS (virtual reality GIS);    ARGIS (augmented reality GIS);    Urban planning;    Environmental planning;    Smart cities;    Emergency training;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12942-017-0081-0

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract The latest generation of virtual and mixed reality hardware has rekindled interest in virtual reality GIS (VRGIS) and augmented reality GIS (ARGIS) applications in health, and opened up new and exciting opportunities and possibilities for using these technologies in the personal and public health arenas. From smart urban planning and emergency training to Pokémon Go, this article offers a snapshot of some of the most remarkable VRGIS and ARGIS solutions for tackling public and environmental health problems, and bringing about safer and healthier living options to individuals and communities. The article also covers the main technical foundations and issues underpinning these solutions.

【 授权许可】

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