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VII. Contribution to Sustainable Development

Virtual reality is not only currently used for training by the military, it is also being used to

train healthcare professionals prepare for complex surgeries and medical procedures. With the

support coming from the military for the advancement of VR, the entire world is reaping the benefits

of faster development for the said technology.

Improving healthcare is probably one of the best contributions of virtual reality in today’s

world. Here are a few examples of how VR is helping create a better world through healthcare.

 Advancing autism therapy

A company called Floreo is using virtual reality to meaningfully impact

individuals with autism. The company is leveraging the power of VR

to develop a supplementary method of teaching social and

communication skills to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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24 https://floreotech.com/ & https://uploadvr.com/healthcare-vr-improve/
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