CAVEman
Encyclopedia
CAVEman is a 4D high-resolution model of a functioning human
elaborated by University of Calgary
. It resides in a cube-shaped virtual reality room, like a cave
, also known as the "research holodeck
", in which the human
model floats in space, projected from three walls and the floor below.
Virtual patient
The term virtual patient is used to describe interactive computer simulations used in health care education. The special focus is targeted on the simulation of clinical processes with virtual patients. Virtual patients combine scientific excellence, modern technologies and the innovative concept of...
elaborated by University of Calgary
University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1966 the U of C is composed of 14 faculties and more than 85 research institutes and centres.More than 25,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate students are currently...
. It resides in a cube-shaped virtual reality room, like a cave
Cave
A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
, also known as the "research holodeck
Holodeck
A holodeck, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a simulated reality facility located on starships and starbases. The first use of a "holodeck" by that name in the Star Trek universe was in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Encounter at Farpoint", although a conceptually...
", in which the human
Human
Humans are the only living species in the Homo genus...
model floats in space, projected from three walls and the floor below.