In this paper,the author follows the trail of C.Malabou,Q.Meillassoux,and G.Deleuze and tries to test three philosophical concepts that seem to be particularly threatened in the era of automatic digital reproduction.T...In this paper,the author follows the trail of C.Malabou,Q.Meillassoux,and G.Deleuze and tries to test three philosophical concepts that seem to be particularly threatened in the era of automatic digital reproduction.These three concepts are plasticity(defended for many years by C.Malabou),contingency(reconstructed by Q.Meillassoux),and virtuality(developed by G.Deleuze).The main task of the text will be to reflect on which of these three concepts better protects our thinking against automation and stays faithful to the ideal of creativity.In what sense are plasticity,contingency,and the possibility of virtualization the a priori condition of any transformation,physical or intellectual,affective or conceptual metamorphosis?In what sense are these three concepts the only conditions for the survival of every living being?Would a being without contingency,plasticity,and disposition to virtualization simply be a dead being?展开更多
This paper presents a reality-virtual fusional campus environment.It is an online 3D platform with some aspects of real information merged together.The whole platform is based on OpenSimulator with detailed geo-models...This paper presents a reality-virtual fusional campus environment.It is an online 3D platform with some aspects of real information merged together.The whole platform is based on OpenSimulator with detailed geo-models to represent the university campus.Some preliminary experiments were done to integrate the realistic information with the virtual campus for making the geo-environment not only with detailed indoor and outdoor models,but also with the real representations of the physical world.The overall motivation is to provide a framework with strong support for reality-virtuality fusional modeling in a collaborative 3D online platform for research purposes.展开更多
English movie works have a unique style.From the newly released"Number One Player",The research problem is mainly to discover the dramatic narrative style and the characteristics of virtuality.
Medical procedures are inherently invasive and carry the risk of inducing pain to the mind and body.Recently,efforts have been made to alleviate the discomfort associated with invasive medical procedures through the u...Medical procedures are inherently invasive and carry the risk of inducing pain to the mind and body.Recently,efforts have been made to alleviate the discomfort associated with invasive medical procedures through the use of virtual reality(VR)technology.VR has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for pain associated with medical procedures,as well as for chronic pain conditions for which no effective treatment has been established.The precise mechanism by which the diversion from reality facilitated by VR contributes to the diminution of pain and anxiety has yet to be elucidated.However,the provision of positive images through VR-based visual stimulation may enhance the functionality of brain networks.The salience network is diminished,while the default mode network is enhanced.Additionally,the medial prefrontal cortex may establish a stronger connection with the default mode network,which could result in a reduction of pain and anxiety.Further research into the potential of VR technology to alleviate pain could lead to a reduction in the number of individuals who overdose on painkillers and contribute to positive change in the medical field.展开更多
Objectives:To explore the efficacy and safety of virtual reality(VR)in relieving negative emotions in patients with breast cancer with different personalities.Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted.Betwee...Objectives:To explore the efficacy and safety of virtual reality(VR)in relieving negative emotions in patients with breast cancer with different personalities.Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted.Between April 2023 and October 2023,we enrolled patients with breast cancer treated in the Department of Breast Cancer and Oncology at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital,Sun Yat-Sen University,Guangdong Province.The patients were randomly divided into an intervention group(n=118)and a control group(n=119)using block randomization.The intervention group received the VR intervention 3-5 times over 5±2 weeks using natural landscapes with music or relaxation guidance,and the duration of each VR intervention was 15±3 min.The control group received routine nursing care,including disease education and psychological counseling.Patients were assessed using the Type D Scale,Positive and Negative Affect Scale,and Distress Thermometer,and adverse events during the intervention were recorded.Results:Overall,85 patients completed the study(44 in the intervention group and 41 in the control group).Patients with Type D personalities showed more negative emotions[25.0(21.5,27.5)vs.19.0(16.0,24.0),P=0.001]and distressed attitudes[4.0(2.0,5.0)vs.3.0(1.0,4.0),P=0.020]with fewer positive emotions(27.2±5.6 vs.31.0±5.9,P=0.014)than those with non-Type D personalities.Total population analysis revealed no significant differences between the groups.However,in the subgroup analysis,patients with Type D personalities in the intervention group showed greater relief from negative emotions than those in the control group[median difference,-5.0(-9.0,-2.5)vs.-2.0(-4.0,2.0),P=0.046].No significant differences were found between groups of patients with non-Type D personality traits.The proportion of adverse events was not significantly different between groups(P=0.110).Conclusions:Breast cancer patients with Type D personalities suffer more severe negative emotions and distress,and more attention should be paid to them.VR intervention significantly and safely reduced negative emotions in patients with Type D personalities.展开更多
As the penetration rate of distributed energy increases,the transient power angle stability problem of the virtual synchronous generator(VSG)has gradually become prominent.In view of the situation that the grid impeda...As the penetration rate of distributed energy increases,the transient power angle stability problem of the virtual synchronous generator(VSG)has gradually become prominent.In view of the situation that the grid impedance ratio(R/X)is high and affects the transient power angle stability of VSG,this paper proposes a VSG transient power angle stability control strategy based on the combination of frequency difference feedback and virtual impedance.To improve the transient power angle stability of the VSG,a virtual impedance is adopted in the voltage loop to adjust the impedance ratio R/X;and the PI control feedback of the VSG frequency difference is introduced in the reactive powervoltage link of theVSGto enhance the damping effect.Thesecond-orderVSGdynamic nonlinearmodel considering the reactive power-voltage loop is established and the influence of different proportional integral(PI)control parameters on the system balance stability is analyzed.Moreover,the impact of the impedance ratio R/X on the transient power angle stability is presented using the equal area criterion.In the simulations,during the voltage dips with the reduction of R/X from 1.6 to 0.8,Δδ_(1)is reduced from 0.194 rad to 0.072 rad,Δf_(1)is reduced from 0.170 to 0.093 Hz,which shows better transient power angle stability.Simulation results verify that compared with traditional VSG,the proposedmethod can effectively improve the transient power angle stability of the system.展开更多
Phantom limb pain(PLP)is not only a physical pain experience but also poses a significant challenge to mental health and quality of life.Currently,the mechanism of PLP treatment is still unclear,and there are many met...Phantom limb pain(PLP)is not only a physical pain experience but also poses a significant challenge to mental health and quality of life.Currently,the mechanism of PLP treatment is still unclear,and there are many methods with varying effects.This article starts with the application research of extended reality technology in PLP treatment,through describing the application of its branch technologies(virtual reality,augmented reality,and mixed reality technology),to lay the foundation for subsequent research,in the hope of finding advanced and effective treatment methods,and providing a basis for future product transformation.展开更多
Histopathological analysis of chronic wounds is crucial for clinicians to accurately assess wound healing progress and detect potential malignancy.However,traditional pathological tissue sections require specific stai...Histopathological analysis of chronic wounds is crucial for clinicians to accurately assess wound healing progress and detect potential malignancy.However,traditional pathological tissue sections require specific staining procedures involving carcinogenic chemicals.This study proposes an interdisciplinary approach merging materials science,medicine,and artificial intelligence(AI)to develop a virtual staining technique and intelligent evaluation model based on deep learning for chronic wound tissue pathology.This innovation aims to enhance clinical diagnosis and treatment by offering personalized AI-driven therapeutic strategies.By establishing a mouse model of chronic wounds and using a series of hydrogel wound dressings,tissue pathology sections were periodically collected for manual staining and healing assessment.We focused on leveraging the pix2pix image translation framework within deep learning networks.Through CNN models implemented in Python using PyTorch,our study involves learning and feature extraction for region segmentation of pathological slides.Comparative analysis between virtual staining and manual staining results,along with healing diagnosis conclusions,aims to optimize AI models.Ultimately,this approach integrates new metrics such as image recognition,quantitative analysis,and digital diagnostics to formulate an intelligent wound assessment model,facilitating smart monitoring and personalized treatment of wounds.In blind evaluation by pathologists,minimal disparities were found between virtual and conventional histologically stained images of murine wound tissue.The evaluation used pathologists’average scores on real stained images as a benchmark.The scores for virtual stained images were 71.1%for cellular features,75.4%for tissue structures,and 77.8%for overall assessment.Metrics such as PSNR(20.265)and SSIM(0.634)demonstrated our algorithms’superior performance over existing networks.Eight pathological features such as epidermis,hair follicles,and granulation tissue can be accurately identified,and the images were found to be more faithful to the actual tissue feature distribution when compared to manually annotated data.展开更多
The use of virtual reality to educate preoperative patients has a positive impact on nurses as well as patients undergoing treatment.It can help improve patient satisfaction and improve favorable outcomes by reducing ...The use of virtual reality to educate preoperative patients has a positive impact on nurses as well as patients undergoing treatment.It can help improve patient satisfaction and improve favorable outcomes by reducing patient anxiety and proving adequate knowledge about the procedure and possible outcomes to the patient.It also reduces burden on nursing staff and counsellors.Larger and more diverse cohort studies will help us understand the wider application of this tool on the patient population.It may be difficult to apply this tool on elderly patients with failing eyesight,multiple physical comorbidities.Also,there may be reduced acceptance of this modality by older nursing staff and practitioners who may prefer the traditional verbal version for counselling.We will benefit from a combined approach of using virtual reality apps with tradition one-on-one counselling to help alleviate patient concerns and improve patient and healthcare professional satisfaction.展开更多
This paper describes an empirical study on an augmented virtuality (AV)-based system dedicated for tele-inspection of built environments. This system is regarded as a solution that allows users to experience the real ...This paper describes an empirical study on an augmented virtuality (AV)-based system dedicated for tele-inspection of built environments. This system is regarded as a solution that allows users to experience the real remote built environment without the need of physically stepping into that actual place. Such experience is realized by using AV technology to enrich the virtual counterparts of the place with captured real images from the real space. Those integrated into the AV environment are real photos that represent key landmarks/features of the real place, live video streams of on-site crew, and 3D virtual design geome-tries. The focus of this paper is the implementation and evaluation of the AV system in its current state as compared with traditional photo-based methods. Results from this preliminary empirical study show that the AV system achieves good overall satisfaction, although it involves certain general usability issues.展开更多
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important address in Beijing on 8 September,calling on BRICS countries to forge ahead in solidarity and cooperation.Edited excerpts of Xi J...Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important address in Beijing on 8 September,calling on BRICS countries to forge ahead in solidarity and cooperation.Edited excerpts of Xi Jinping's remarks follow。展开更多
Background Over the last few years,the rapid advancement of technology has led to the development of many approaches to digitalization.In this respect,metaverse provides 3D persistent virtual environments that can be ...Background Over the last few years,the rapid advancement of technology has led to the development of many approaches to digitalization.In this respect,metaverse provides 3D persistent virtual environments that can be used to access digital content,meet virtually,and perform several professional and leisure tasks.Among the numerous technologies supporting the metaverse,immersive Virtual Reality(VR)plays a primary role and offers highly interactive social experiences.Despite growing interest in this area,there are no clear design guidelines for creating environments tailored to the metaverse.Methods This study seeks to advance research in this area by moving from state-of-the-art studies on the design of immersive virtual environments in the context of metaverse and proposing how to integrate cutting-edge technologies within this context.Specifically,the best practices were identified by i)analyzing literature studies focused on human behavior in immersive virtual environments,ii)extracting common features of existing social VR platforms,and iii)conducting interviews with experts in a specific application domain.Specifically,this study considered the creation of a new virtual environment for MetaLibrary,a VR-based social platform aimed at integrating public libraries into metaverse.Several implementation challenges and additional requirements have been identified for the development of virtual environments(VEs).These elements were considered in the selection of specific cutting-edge technologies and their integration into the development process.A user study was also conducted to investigate some design aspects(namely lighting conditions and richness of the scene layout)for which deriving clear indications from the above analysis was not possible because different alternative configurations could be chosen.Results The work reported in this paper seeks to bridge the gap between existing VR platforms and related literature in the field,on the one hand,and requirements regarding immersive virtual environments for the metaverse,on the other hand,by reporting a set of best practices which were used to build a social virtual environment that meets users'expectations and needs.Conclusions Results suggest that carefully designed virtual environments can positively affect user experience and interaction within metaverse.The insights gained from this study offer valuable cues for developing immersive virtual environments for the metaverse to deliver more effective and engaging experiences.展开更多
Digital twins(DTs)are rapidly emerging as transformative tools in materials science and engineering,enabling real-time data integration,predictive modeling,and virtual testing.This study presents a systematic bibliome...Digital twins(DTs)are rapidly emerging as transformative tools in materials science and engineering,enabling real-time data integration,predictive modeling,and virtual testing.This study presents a systematic bibliometric review of 1106 peer-reviewed articles published in the last decade in Scopus and Web of Science.Using a five-stage methodology,the review examines publication trends,thematic areas,citation metrics,and keyword patterns.The results reveal exponential growth in scientific output,with Materials Theory,Computation,and Data Science as the most represented area.A thematic analysis of the most cited documents identifies four major research streams:foundational frameworks,DTs in additive manufacturing,sector-specific applications,and intelligent production systems.Keyword co-occurrence and strategic mapping show a strong foundation in modeling,simulation,and optimization,with growing links to machine learning and sustainability.The review highlights current challenges and proposes future research directions for advancing DTs in materials science.展开更多
To address the challenges of insufficient visualization in the industrial robot assembly operation system and the limitation of visualizing only geometric attributes of physical properties,a method is proposed for con...To address the challenges of insufficient visualization in the industrial robot assembly operation system and the limitation of visualizing only geometric attributes of physical properties,a method is proposed for constructing an industrial robot assembly system based on virtual reality technology.Focusing on the shaft hole assembly,the mechanical characteristics of the industrial robot shaft hole assembly process are analyzed and a dynamic model is established for shaft hole assembly operations.The key elements of virtual assembly operations for industrial robots are summarized and a five-dimensional model is proposed for industrial robot virtual operations.Utilizing the Unity3D engine based on the 5-D model for industrial robot virtual operations,an industrial robot shaft hole assembly system is developed.This system enables virtual assembly operations,displays physical attributes,and provides valuable references for the research of virtual systems.展开更多
Objective:Critically appraise the current state of alternate temporal bone training techniques(virtual reality(VR)simulation,3D-printed models,and mental practice(MP))compared to traditional and cadaver methods.Databa...Objective:Critically appraise the current state of alternate temporal bone training techniques(virtual reality(VR)simulation,3D-printed models,and mental practice(MP))compared to traditional and cadaver methods.Databases Reviewed:PubMed,Cochrane,Web of Science.Methods:Search terms utilized“temporal bone training”,“temporal bone surgical modalities”,and“training modalities temporal bone surgery”with“3D”,“rapid prototyp*”,“stereolithography”,“additive manufact*”,“plaster”,“VR”,“virtual reality”,“animal model”,“animal temporal bone”,and“synthetic”with“AND”for all literature.Exclusion criteria:non-ENT,non-English,and did not compare against alternative/traditional methods.Results:10 studies were included with 322 participants(83.9%ENT residents and 16.1%medical students).Costs include the FDM printer($300),materials($5/3D model),and<$5,000 for freeware simulator hardware.The Welling scale was used in 50%of studies.Alternate methods produced comparable or improved assessment scores to traditional and cadaver methods.Injuries were reported in three VR studies,with two reported significantly lower injury scores in the intervention groups.Time to completion was not significantly different in four VR studies,except for one finding that the time to visualize the incus was significantly lower in the intervention group.Performance after MP was not statistically different.Conclusion:More data are needed to assess whether the alternate methods are comparable to cadaveric dissection in temporal bone training.3D models and VR simulation demonstrate promising potential for novel trainees to acquire the basic skills and produce performance comparable to or significantly better than traditional methods of lectures,textbooks,CT images,and operative videos.展开更多
The power-electronics-based DC microgrid system composed of new energy sources in railway field has low inertia,weak damping characteristics,and the voltage fluctuation microgrid systems caused by the power disturbanc...The power-electronics-based DC microgrid system composed of new energy sources in railway field has low inertia,weak damping characteristics,and the voltage fluctuation microgrid systems caused by the power disturbance of solar.In order to improve the inertia of the DC microgrid system,a virtual DC generator technology is adopted in the interface converter of photovoltaic(PV)power generation unit,so that it has the external characteristics of DC generator.However,the influence of PV maximum power point tracking(MPPT)is not considered in the traditional virtual DC generator control.Therefore,an improved control strategy for virtual DC generator is proposed,and its small signal model is established to analyze the influence of inertia and damping coefficient on stability.The results show that the proposed method effectively weakens the impact on DC bus voltage when the output of PV power unit changes suddenly,which improves the stability of the microgrid.Meanwhile,the correctness and feasibility of the method are verified.展开更多
The early involvement of test and evaluation can significantly reduce the cost of modifying issues and errors found in the later stages of aircraft development and design process.This paper presents a methodology for ...The early involvement of test and evaluation can significantly reduce the cost of modifying issues and errors found in the later stages of aircraft development and design process.This paper presents a methodology for aircraft mission effectiveness evaluation and design space exploration based on Virtual Operational Test(VOT),incorporating Virtual Open Scenario(VOS)and User in Scenarios(UIS)concepts.By employing modeling and simulation technologies in the early stages of aircraft development and design,a virtual environment can be constructed,allowing aircraft users to participate more closely and conveniently in the design process.Virtual tests conducted by users within the mission context provide data on mission effectiveness and critical user feedback.This paper outlines the main components of the virtual operational test process and related conceptual methods,and discusses an open support system framework that supports VOT.The effectiveness and adaptability of the method are demonstrated through two case studies:a beyond-visual-range air combat scenario and a helicopter ground attack scenario.These case studies demonstrate the evaluation of aircraft mission effectiveness and the sensitivity analysis and optimization of design and operational parameters based on VOT.展开更多
In our opinion,being associated with the art of painting,these shifts laid the groundwork for the exciting painting art trends coming in 2025.Immersive installations(沉浸式虚拟现实装置).Imagine stepping into a paintin...In our opinion,being associated with the art of painting,these shifts laid the groundwork for the exciting painting art trends coming in 2025.Immersive installations(沉浸式虚拟现实装置).Imagine stepping into a painting that moves,speaks,and reacts to your presence.With virtual reality(VR)and augmented reality(AR),artists are building sensory⁃filled spaces where you're not just a viewer—you're part of the art.Picture entering an exhibit where the walls ripple as you walk by,sounds shift with your movements,and you can alter the piece just by being there.These installations combine technology and creativity to offer unforgettable experiences that redefine art as a shared and living entity.展开更多
文摘In this paper,the author follows the trail of C.Malabou,Q.Meillassoux,and G.Deleuze and tries to test three philosophical concepts that seem to be particularly threatened in the era of automatic digital reproduction.These three concepts are plasticity(defended for many years by C.Malabou),contingency(reconstructed by Q.Meillassoux),and virtuality(developed by G.Deleuze).The main task of the text will be to reflect on which of these three concepts better protects our thinking against automation and stays faithful to the ideal of creativity.In what sense are plasticity,contingency,and the possibility of virtualization the a priori condition of any transformation,physical or intellectual,affective or conceptual metamorphosis?In what sense are these three concepts the only conditions for the survival of every living being?Would a being without contingency,plasticity,and disposition to virtualization simply be a dead being?
基金the Direct Grant of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (No.2021064)the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No.2010AA122202)
文摘This paper presents a reality-virtual fusional campus environment.It is an online 3D platform with some aspects of real information merged together.The whole platform is based on OpenSimulator with detailed geo-models to represent the university campus.Some preliminary experiments were done to integrate the realistic information with the virtual campus for making the geo-environment not only with detailed indoor and outdoor models,but also with the real representations of the physical world.The overall motivation is to provide a framework with strong support for reality-virtuality fusional modeling in a collaborative 3D online platform for research purposes.
文摘English movie works have a unique style.From the newly released"Number One Player",The research problem is mainly to discover the dramatic narrative style and the characteristics of virtuality.
文摘Medical procedures are inherently invasive and carry the risk of inducing pain to the mind and body.Recently,efforts have been made to alleviate the discomfort associated with invasive medical procedures through the use of virtual reality(VR)technology.VR has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for pain associated with medical procedures,as well as for chronic pain conditions for which no effective treatment has been established.The precise mechanism by which the diversion from reality facilitated by VR contributes to the diminution of pain and anxiety has yet to be elucidated.However,the provision of positive images through VR-based visual stimulation may enhance the functionality of brain networks.The salience network is diminished,while the default mode network is enhanced.Additionally,the medial prefrontal cortex may establish a stronger connection with the default mode network,which could result in a reduction of pain and anxiety.Further research into the potential of VR technology to alleviate pain could lead to a reduction in the number of individuals who overdose on painkillers and contribute to positive change in the medical field.
基金supported by a project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China:Research on the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology to promote psychological rehabilitation of breast cancer patients with different personalities(project approval no.82073408).
文摘Objectives:To explore the efficacy and safety of virtual reality(VR)in relieving negative emotions in patients with breast cancer with different personalities.Methods:A randomized controlled trial was conducted.Between April 2023 and October 2023,we enrolled patients with breast cancer treated in the Department of Breast Cancer and Oncology at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital,Sun Yat-Sen University,Guangdong Province.The patients were randomly divided into an intervention group(n=118)and a control group(n=119)using block randomization.The intervention group received the VR intervention 3-5 times over 5±2 weeks using natural landscapes with music or relaxation guidance,and the duration of each VR intervention was 15±3 min.The control group received routine nursing care,including disease education and psychological counseling.Patients were assessed using the Type D Scale,Positive and Negative Affect Scale,and Distress Thermometer,and adverse events during the intervention were recorded.Results:Overall,85 patients completed the study(44 in the intervention group and 41 in the control group).Patients with Type D personalities showed more negative emotions[25.0(21.5,27.5)vs.19.0(16.0,24.0),P=0.001]and distressed attitudes[4.0(2.0,5.0)vs.3.0(1.0,4.0),P=0.020]with fewer positive emotions(27.2±5.6 vs.31.0±5.9,P=0.014)than those with non-Type D personalities.Total population analysis revealed no significant differences between the groups.However,in the subgroup analysis,patients with Type D personalities in the intervention group showed greater relief from negative emotions than those in the control group[median difference,-5.0(-9.0,-2.5)vs.-2.0(-4.0,2.0),P=0.046].No significant differences were found between groups of patients with non-Type D personality traits.The proportion of adverse events was not significantly different between groups(P=0.110).Conclusions:Breast cancer patients with Type D personalities suffer more severe negative emotions and distress,and more attention should be paid to them.VR intervention significantly and safely reduced negative emotions in patients with Type D personalities.
基金supported by theMajor Science and Technology Projects of China Southern Power Grid(Grant number CGYKJXM20210328).
文摘As the penetration rate of distributed energy increases,the transient power angle stability problem of the virtual synchronous generator(VSG)has gradually become prominent.In view of the situation that the grid impedance ratio(R/X)is high and affects the transient power angle stability of VSG,this paper proposes a VSG transient power angle stability control strategy based on the combination of frequency difference feedback and virtual impedance.To improve the transient power angle stability of the VSG,a virtual impedance is adopted in the voltage loop to adjust the impedance ratio R/X;and the PI control feedback of the VSG frequency difference is introduced in the reactive powervoltage link of theVSGto enhance the damping effect.Thesecond-orderVSGdynamic nonlinearmodel considering the reactive power-voltage loop is established and the influence of different proportional integral(PI)control parameters on the system balance stability is analyzed.Moreover,the impact of the impedance ratio R/X on the transient power angle stability is presented using the equal area criterion.In the simulations,during the voltage dips with the reduction of R/X from 1.6 to 0.8,Δδ_(1)is reduced from 0.194 rad to 0.072 rad,Δf_(1)is reduced from 0.170 to 0.093 Hz,which shows better transient power angle stability.Simulation results verify that compared with traditional VSG,the proposedmethod can effectively improve the transient power angle stability of the system.
文摘Phantom limb pain(PLP)is not only a physical pain experience but also poses a significant challenge to mental health and quality of life.Currently,the mechanism of PLP treatment is still unclear,and there are many methods with varying effects.This article starts with the application research of extended reality technology in PLP treatment,through describing the application of its branch technologies(virtual reality,augmented reality,and mixed reality technology),to lay the foundation for subsequent research,in the hope of finding advanced and effective treatment methods,and providing a basis for future product transformation.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.20720230037)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273305)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(No.2023J05012)State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases,Xiang An Biomedicine Laboratory(Nos.2023XAKJ0103071,2023XAKJ0102061)Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen,China(No.3502Z20227010).
文摘Histopathological analysis of chronic wounds is crucial for clinicians to accurately assess wound healing progress and detect potential malignancy.However,traditional pathological tissue sections require specific staining procedures involving carcinogenic chemicals.This study proposes an interdisciplinary approach merging materials science,medicine,and artificial intelligence(AI)to develop a virtual staining technique and intelligent evaluation model based on deep learning for chronic wound tissue pathology.This innovation aims to enhance clinical diagnosis and treatment by offering personalized AI-driven therapeutic strategies.By establishing a mouse model of chronic wounds and using a series of hydrogel wound dressings,tissue pathology sections were periodically collected for manual staining and healing assessment.We focused on leveraging the pix2pix image translation framework within deep learning networks.Through CNN models implemented in Python using PyTorch,our study involves learning and feature extraction for region segmentation of pathological slides.Comparative analysis between virtual staining and manual staining results,along with healing diagnosis conclusions,aims to optimize AI models.Ultimately,this approach integrates new metrics such as image recognition,quantitative analysis,and digital diagnostics to formulate an intelligent wound assessment model,facilitating smart monitoring and personalized treatment of wounds.In blind evaluation by pathologists,minimal disparities were found between virtual and conventional histologically stained images of murine wound tissue.The evaluation used pathologists’average scores on real stained images as a benchmark.The scores for virtual stained images were 71.1%for cellular features,75.4%for tissue structures,and 77.8%for overall assessment.Metrics such as PSNR(20.265)and SSIM(0.634)demonstrated our algorithms’superior performance over existing networks.Eight pathological features such as epidermis,hair follicles,and granulation tissue can be accurately identified,and the images were found to be more faithful to the actual tissue feature distribution when compared to manually annotated data.
文摘The use of virtual reality to educate preoperative patients has a positive impact on nurses as well as patients undergoing treatment.It can help improve patient satisfaction and improve favorable outcomes by reducing patient anxiety and proving adequate knowledge about the procedure and possible outcomes to the patient.It also reduces burden on nursing staff and counsellors.Larger and more diverse cohort studies will help us understand the wider application of this tool on the patient population.It may be difficult to apply this tool on elderly patients with failing eyesight,multiple physical comorbidities.Also,there may be reduced acceptance of this modality by older nursing staff and practitioners who may prefer the traditional verbal version for counselling.We will benefit from a combined approach of using virtual reality apps with tradition one-on-one counselling to help alleviate patient concerns and improve patient and healthcare professional satisfaction.
文摘This paper describes an empirical study on an augmented virtuality (AV)-based system dedicated for tele-inspection of built environments. This system is regarded as a solution that allows users to experience the real remote built environment without the need of physically stepping into that actual place. Such experience is realized by using AV technology to enrich the virtual counterparts of the place with captured real images from the real space. Those integrated into the AV environment are real photos that represent key landmarks/features of the real place, live video streams of on-site crew, and 3D virtual design geome-tries. The focus of this paper is the implementation and evaluation of the AV system in its current state as compared with traditional photo-based methods. Results from this preliminary empirical study show that the AV system achieves good overall satisfaction, although it involves certain general usability issues.
文摘Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a virtual BRICS Summit and delivered an important address in Beijing on 8 September,calling on BRICS countries to forge ahead in solidarity and cooperation.Edited excerpts of Xi Jinping's remarks follow。
基金Supported by Fondazione TIM in the context of the “Facciamola Facile” initiativeby Programma Operativo Nazionale (PON)“Ricerca e Innovazione” 2014-2020-DM 1062/2021 funds
文摘Background Over the last few years,the rapid advancement of technology has led to the development of many approaches to digitalization.In this respect,metaverse provides 3D persistent virtual environments that can be used to access digital content,meet virtually,and perform several professional and leisure tasks.Among the numerous technologies supporting the metaverse,immersive Virtual Reality(VR)plays a primary role and offers highly interactive social experiences.Despite growing interest in this area,there are no clear design guidelines for creating environments tailored to the metaverse.Methods This study seeks to advance research in this area by moving from state-of-the-art studies on the design of immersive virtual environments in the context of metaverse and proposing how to integrate cutting-edge technologies within this context.Specifically,the best practices were identified by i)analyzing literature studies focused on human behavior in immersive virtual environments,ii)extracting common features of existing social VR platforms,and iii)conducting interviews with experts in a specific application domain.Specifically,this study considered the creation of a new virtual environment for MetaLibrary,a VR-based social platform aimed at integrating public libraries into metaverse.Several implementation challenges and additional requirements have been identified for the development of virtual environments(VEs).These elements were considered in the selection of specific cutting-edge technologies and their integration into the development process.A user study was also conducted to investigate some design aspects(namely lighting conditions and richness of the scene layout)for which deriving clear indications from the above analysis was not possible because different alternative configurations could be chosen.Results The work reported in this paper seeks to bridge the gap between existing VR platforms and related literature in the field,on the one hand,and requirements regarding immersive virtual environments for the metaverse,on the other hand,by reporting a set of best practices which were used to build a social virtual environment that meets users'expectations and needs.Conclusions Results suggest that carefully designed virtual environments can positively affect user experience and interaction within metaverse.The insights gained from this study offer valuable cues for developing immersive virtual environments for the metaverse to deliver more effective and engaging experiences.
文摘Digital twins(DTs)are rapidly emerging as transformative tools in materials science and engineering,enabling real-time data integration,predictive modeling,and virtual testing.This study presents a systematic bibliometric review of 1106 peer-reviewed articles published in the last decade in Scopus and Web of Science.Using a five-stage methodology,the review examines publication trends,thematic areas,citation metrics,and keyword patterns.The results reveal exponential growth in scientific output,with Materials Theory,Computation,and Data Science as the most represented area.A thematic analysis of the most cited documents identifies four major research streams:foundational frameworks,DTs in additive manufacturing,sector-specific applications,and intelligent production systems.Keyword co-occurrence and strategic mapping show a strong foundation in modeling,simulation,and optimization,with growing links to machine learning and sustainability.The review highlights current challenges and proposes future research directions for advancing DTs in materials science.
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52005003)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Wuhu City(Grant No.2022jc41)。
文摘To address the challenges of insufficient visualization in the industrial robot assembly operation system and the limitation of visualizing only geometric attributes of physical properties,a method is proposed for constructing an industrial robot assembly system based on virtual reality technology.Focusing on the shaft hole assembly,the mechanical characteristics of the industrial robot shaft hole assembly process are analyzed and a dynamic model is established for shaft hole assembly operations.The key elements of virtual assembly operations for industrial robots are summarized and a five-dimensional model is proposed for industrial robot virtual operations.Utilizing the Unity3D engine based on the 5-D model for industrial robot virtual operations,an industrial robot shaft hole assembly system is developed.This system enables virtual assembly operations,displays physical attributes,and provides valuable references for the research of virtual systems.
文摘Objective:Critically appraise the current state of alternate temporal bone training techniques(virtual reality(VR)simulation,3D-printed models,and mental practice(MP))compared to traditional and cadaver methods.Databases Reviewed:PubMed,Cochrane,Web of Science.Methods:Search terms utilized“temporal bone training”,“temporal bone surgical modalities”,and“training modalities temporal bone surgery”with“3D”,“rapid prototyp*”,“stereolithography”,“additive manufact*”,“plaster”,“VR”,“virtual reality”,“animal model”,“animal temporal bone”,and“synthetic”with“AND”for all literature.Exclusion criteria:non-ENT,non-English,and did not compare against alternative/traditional methods.Results:10 studies were included with 322 participants(83.9%ENT residents and 16.1%medical students).Costs include the FDM printer($300),materials($5/3D model),and<$5,000 for freeware simulator hardware.The Welling scale was used in 50%of studies.Alternate methods produced comparable or improved assessment scores to traditional and cadaver methods.Injuries were reported in three VR studies,with two reported significantly lower injury scores in the intervention groups.Time to completion was not significantly different in four VR studies,except for one finding that the time to visualize the incus was significantly lower in the intervention group.Performance after MP was not statistically different.Conclusion:More data are needed to assess whether the alternate methods are comparable to cadaveric dissection in temporal bone training.3D models and VR simulation demonstrate promising potential for novel trainees to acquire the basic skills and produce performance comparable to or significantly better than traditional methods of lectures,textbooks,CT images,and operative videos.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52067013)Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.20JR5RA395)Tianyou Innovation Team of Lanzhou Jiaotong University(No.TY202010).
文摘The power-electronics-based DC microgrid system composed of new energy sources in railway field has low inertia,weak damping characteristics,and the voltage fluctuation microgrid systems caused by the power disturbance of solar.In order to improve the inertia of the DC microgrid system,a virtual DC generator technology is adopted in the interface converter of photovoltaic(PV)power generation unit,so that it has the external characteristics of DC generator.However,the influence of PV maximum power point tracking(MPPT)is not considered in the traditional virtual DC generator control.Therefore,an improved control strategy for virtual DC generator is proposed,and its small signal model is established to analyze the influence of inertia and damping coefficient on stability.The results show that the proposed method effectively weakens the impact on DC bus voltage when the output of PV power unit changes suddenly,which improves the stability of the microgrid.Meanwhile,the correctness and feasibility of the method are verified.
文摘The early involvement of test and evaluation can significantly reduce the cost of modifying issues and errors found in the later stages of aircraft development and design process.This paper presents a methodology for aircraft mission effectiveness evaluation and design space exploration based on Virtual Operational Test(VOT),incorporating Virtual Open Scenario(VOS)and User in Scenarios(UIS)concepts.By employing modeling and simulation technologies in the early stages of aircraft development and design,a virtual environment can be constructed,allowing aircraft users to participate more closely and conveniently in the design process.Virtual tests conducted by users within the mission context provide data on mission effectiveness and critical user feedback.This paper outlines the main components of the virtual operational test process and related conceptual methods,and discusses an open support system framework that supports VOT.The effectiveness and adaptability of the method are demonstrated through two case studies:a beyond-visual-range air combat scenario and a helicopter ground attack scenario.These case studies demonstrate the evaluation of aircraft mission effectiveness and the sensitivity analysis and optimization of design and operational parameters based on VOT.
文摘In our opinion,being associated with the art of painting,these shifts laid the groundwork for the exciting painting art trends coming in 2025.Immersive installations(沉浸式虚拟现实装置).Imagine stepping into a painting that moves,speaks,and reacts to your presence.With virtual reality(VR)and augmented reality(AR),artists are building sensory⁃filled spaces where you're not just a viewer—you're part of the art.Picture entering an exhibit where the walls ripple as you walk by,sounds shift with your movements,and you can alter the piece just by being there.These installations combine technology and creativity to offer unforgettable experiences that redefine art as a shared and living entity.
