| NOTAS: | This document has been prepared by Visionary Analytics in partnership with IDEA Consult
"The overall objectives of this study are to describe the state of the art and to provide an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the use of extended reality (XR) technologies in the healthcare and education sectors. The study employs a mixed-methods approach based on desk research, surveys, interviews, case studies and sectoral workshops. The study begins by identifying XR affordances in the healthcare and education sectors, coupled with examples of European XR tools and applications. In addition, it identifies barriers associated with the wider adoption of XR in Europe. These relate to market conditions, technical limitations, research gaps and policymaking issues. Furthermore, the study analyses the European XR market, including: a) a presentation of the status quo and an exploration of future market potential; b) a vertical breakdown of the market by European players and their business models; and c) an investigation of technological standards in relation to XR. Lastly, based on the results of this analysis, the study provides a set of recommendations in terms of policy interventions and potential research and innovation areas." |
