XR-MED

The 2nd International Workshop on

XR MEDical Applications

Co-located with IEEE VR 2026, March 22nd (Sun)

Onsite Event in Daegu, South Korea

XR-MED'26

Overview

XR-MED aims to address the intersection of XR (Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence) and medical applications. Some areas include, but are not limited to, healthcare, nursing, surgical simulation, medical training, patient engagement, remote diagnosis, and rehabilitation.

Advances in XR has provided opportunities for immersive and interactive learning environments for medical training and simulation. When coupled with human-centered technologies, these systems can provide tactile and adaptive feedback, automate skill assessment, and personalize learning experiences. However, there are still challenges in achieving high-fidelity realism, integrating multimodal sensing, and assuring safety and usability. The motivation of this workshop is to address these technical and human-centered challenges through cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Topics of Interest

Realistic multimodal rendering of human anatomy and surgical environments
Integration of haptics, multi-sensory, and AI-driven feedback in XR medical simulations
Validation and evaluation methodologies for XR-based medical tools
Usability and safety challenges in clinical and educational contexts
Ethics, data privacy, and regulatory concerns in deploying XR systems in healthcare
AI-driven personalization in XR-based medical education and surgical training
Integration of real-time multimodal sensing (e.g., ultrasound, EMG, motion capture) with XR environments
Adaptive XR interfaces for dynamic patient-specific guidance and feedback
Validation and standardization of XR+AI systems for regulatory compliance and clinical translation
Trust, interpretability, and usability of AI-enhanced XR in high-stakes clinical scenarios