Virtual Visit with Spatial Computing on AWS
Industries Blog
The article discusses how Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to incorporate spatial computing into telehealth, creating a more immersive and interactive "virtual visit" experience.
Specifically, the article covers:
- BIDMC's initial collaboration with AWS during the COVID-19 pandemic to build a telehealth platform using AWS services like Amazon Chime SDK.
- The concept of a "Virtual Nurse" or digital healthcare assistant to enhance telehealth appointments by collecting initial information, refilling prescriptions, and providing an interactive waiting room experience.
- An overview of spatial computing and how it enables 3D interaction with digital objects in a virtual or augmented environment.
- The high-level architecture using AWS services like Amazon Sumerian Hosts, Amazon Polly, Amazon Lex, Amazon S3, and Amazon CloudFront to create the Virtual Visit experience.
- The potential benefits of this solution, such as maximizing the utility of shorter visits, minimizing unnecessary back-and-forth communication, and enhancing the overall telehealth experience.
- Conclusion: Spatial computing has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by making virtual consultations more interactive and patient-focused.
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