Accelerate supports the development of safer VR experiences in healthcare
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) and Cardiff University’s Clinical Innovation Accelerator (CIA) are collaborating with Rescape Innovation Ltd to improve the safe deployment of virtual reality for health care staff and patients. Rescape Innovation are pioneering the use of VR in healthcare to reduce pain, anxiety and improve … Continue reading Accelerate supports the development of safer VR experiences in healthcare
Rescape overfunding after successful crowdfunding campaign
A Cardiff based immersive technology in healthcare pioneer is overfunding after its successful crowdfunding campaign secured backing from a wide range of investors. Insider Media reports Rescape Innovation has already raised more than £350,000 through Crowdcube to help the company expand its use of virtual reality in the treatment of patients and to help frontline … Continue reading Rescape overfunding after successful crowdfunding campaign
Successful crowdfunding campaign for Rescape
Immersive technology in healthcare pioneer Rescape Innovation has hit its £300,000 target through Crowdcube to help the company expand its use of virtual reality in the treatment of patients and to help frontline NHS staff. Insider Media reports the fundraising, launched this week, has hit its target at a pre-money valuation of £3.1m, with significant … Continue reading Successful crowdfunding campaign for Rescape
VR tech being developed for use in everyday medical treatment
Virtual reality could become part of patients’ everyday medical treatment plans, thanks to R&D from Rescape Innovation. MediWales reports Cardiff based Rescape is pioneering the use of virtual reality to support patient recovery and rehabilitation. The company’s technology is used to solve challenges found in healthcare including reducing pain and anxiety, managing stress and improving … Continue reading VR tech being developed for use in everyday medical treatment
Women in labour using VR headsets to distract them from the pain
Women going through labour are being given virtual reality headsets to distract them from the pain as part of an innovative new trial. WalesOnline reports the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in Cardiff is testing the equipment on mums to be to see if it can be used as a relaxation tool alongside, or instead … Continue reading Women in labour using VR headsets to distract them from the pain
Rescape Innovation receives £480,000 investment
Rescape Innovation has received £480,000 through a combination of ten Wales-based angel investors and the Development Bank of Wales to export and develop its products. Insider Media reports the deal was led by South Wales-based investor Andrew Diplock, with support from Angels Invest Wales, part of the Development Bank of Wales, Geldards and Capital Law. … Continue reading Rescape Innovation receives £480,000 investment
