About virtual reality
Virtual reality is a technology that allows a user to interact with a three-dimensional, computer-simulated environment. The main type of equipment used in virtual reality are visual devices, using either a computer screen or special stereoscopic displays; however, there are devices such as head-mounted display that provide sound for a wholesome experience. It is used in a wide variety of applications ranging from healthcare, gaming devices, public entertainment, prototype creation to military exercises.
A virtual reality system can be classified into the following:
• Non-immersive virtual reality system
• Semi-immersive virtual reality system
• Immersive virtual reality system
Technavio's analysts forecast the global virtual reality market in healthcare to grow at a CAGR of 19.37% over the period 2014-2019.
Covered in this report
Technavio's report, Global Virtual Reality Market in Healthcare 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, APAC, and EMEA; it also covers the landscape of the global virtual reality market in healthcare and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key regions
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA
Key vendors
• DeepStream VR
• EON Reality
• Virtalis
• VirtaMed
• Vuzix
• WorldViz
Other prominent vendors
• ALife Studios
• Hologic
• Laster Technologies
• Mimic Technologies
• Viscira
Key market driver
• Shortage of healthcare professionals
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Key market challenge
• Hardware and software issues
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Key market trend
• Mergers and acquisitions
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?