A pilot program using VR headsets to distract children during hospital operations has been launched by Lenovo and the Starlight Children’s Foundation as an alternative to using general anaesthetic.
'Starlight Xperience' runs on the Lenovo
Mirage Solo with Daydream, Google's VR platform,
and is designed to entertain hospitalised children
across the US through stimulating immersive experiences
that transport children from the hospital through
virtual reality.
Delivered to Starlight's network of
800+ pediatric partners through its 360-degree program
distribution platform, Starlight Xperience offers equipment and
content geared toward entertainment and distraction for children.