NUHS adopts 5G, augmented reality to help doctors better prepare for complex surgeries

Artificial Intelligence, Department of Computer Science, Faculty, News Media

5G and augmented reality are coming together to help doctors better prepare for complex surgeries. The National University Health System is the first in Singapore to do this, which it said makes medical services better and faster. CNA spoke to Professor Chan Mun Choon from the Department of Computer Science at the NUS School of Computing and asked him how 5G can help businesses.

Channel News Asia, 11 May 2023

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