The main directions of using VR technology in education, medicine and fundamental research

Context and relevance. The article is an overview of modern research and development in the field of virtual reality (VR). VR technology allows to simulate an environment with predefined parameters as close as possible to natural conditions. With the help of VR, environmentally valid testing and training conditions are achieved. The data obtained using various neuroimaging and brain mapping methods demonstrate changes in the functional connectivity of the brain in patients who successfully assimilate techniques being practiced in VR operation. The purpose of scientific research. The purpose of this review is to systematize the main directions of using VR technology in education, medicine and basic research. Results. The review analyzes relevant scientific publications and the experience of implementing VR projects; examines such virtual reality parameters as virtual presence, immersiveness, the ability to track eye movements and the positive effects that these parameters provide in training and treatment; analyzes the use of some new VR platforms and technologies. Conclusions. As a result of the analysis, it is possible to see the main trends in the development of VR and use the experience of foreign colleagues in solving applied problems for which high efficiency of VR has been proven.

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