Medical students' learning assisted by augmented reality

A team at the University of Otago has developed what is claimed to be a world-first augmented reality mobile application to assist in the training of medical students.

The app enables students to scan the bar code on the package of a range of non-prescription medications and then see, on the phone or tablet, a 3D molecular representation of the medication’s main active ingredient. Students can rotate and explore that three-dimensional model on their device.

(H/T: Computerworld NZ)