FEATURE STORY
Watch: NYCU Brilliantly Utilizes VR Technology to Transform and Upgrade Medical Education
NYCU Brilliantly Utilizes VR Technology to Transform and Upgrade Medical Education
Since the advent of Virtual Reality (VR) technology, a growing effort has been made to harness its immersive capabilities as a catalyst for educational innovation. Since September 2022, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has introduced VR technology into the live animal dissection experiment course, which has won the Featured Course Award—Outstanding Award in NYCU’s 112th academic year. The University also aims to expand VR applications into neonatal intubation, oral care, and minimally invasive surgery, continuously advancing the development of VR-based medical teaching materials and training systems. By integrating virtual reality with interdisciplinary teaching and technology, these efforts are expected to drive the transformation and advancement of global medical education. In February 2022, a pivotal turning point in integrating VR technology into muscle physiology teaching arose from a conversation between Professor Yi-Hsuan Lee of the Department …
AWARDS
NYCU ARRC Team Wins Third Place at AIAA SciTech Capture the Satellite Challenge
The Advanced Rocket Research Center (ARRC) team from NYCU made a stellar impression at the 2025 AIAA SciTech Forum, securing third place in the prestigious Capture the Satellite Challenge. Competing against 34 elite teams worldwide, …
RESEARCH
NYCU Breakthrough in Neuromorphic Computing Makes AI Smarter and More Energy-Efficient
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace, driving innovations from autonomous vehicles to medical diagnostics. However, as the demand for AI applications soars, the energy consumption associated with traditional AI computation has become a pressing …
PEOPLE
A Vision for Transformative Medical Education: Taking an Active Role—An Interview with Dean Shuu-Jiun Wang, College of Medicine
What happens when medicine meets cutting-edge technology? In February 2024, Dr. Shuu-Jiun Wang, Vice Superintendent of Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH), officially assumed the role of Dean of the College of Medicine at NYCU. Holding two …
COLLABORATION
TVGH, III and NYCU Develop AI Motion Capture System for Neurological Diagnosis
Can you imagine capturing precise gait and motion data with just a few cameras without wearable sensors? NYCU is making this groundbreaking vision a reality. A collaborative team from TVGH, the Institute for Information Industry (III), and NYCU …
COLLABORATION
Taiwan’s First Dual-Degree Program in Defense and Technology: Four Key Pillars for Cultivating Experts
Amid evolving geopolitical tensions, demand for high-tech defense talent is rising. In response, NYCU and NDU launched Taiwan’s first dual-degree program in defense and engineering: the Undergraduate Degree Program of Systems Engineering and Technology.
