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Figure 4 : Examples of asset tagging and descriptions ( biomedical assets )
Figure 5 : Asset inventory list in virtual tour format with search box were covered . A third-party cloud-based software accessible through subscription was used to convert the image into an interactive Virtual Environment ( VE ) model . A sample VE screen shot is shown in Figure 3 . The software artificial intelligent capability can identify objects in the rooms , stitch all the room scans together and reconstruct the space into an immersive virtual tour while allowing users to add more content such as digital tags with texts , links and videos .
The tagging feature in Matterport enhances virtual tours functionality with customisation options , making them more informative and engaging for users . Users can easily access the tagging feature in Matterport by clicking on the tag icon on the virtual tour screen . The tags can include descriptions and relevant information about the object or area , such as the type of asset , the registration number of the asset , its model , and its serial number as shown in Figure 4 . The tagging feature is a useful tool for BE asset management as it allows for easy identification and tracking of assets as well as maintenance needs . Search box is also provided in the VE interface to allow users to search for a particular asset or location quickly as shown in Figure 5 .
Apart from that , a questionnaire link was distributed to stake holders and facility management team to get their feedback on application of 3D virtual environment technology in BE asset management . Based on the survey results shown in Figures 6 ( a ) and ( b ), the majority of respondents found that the 360 image-based virtual tour usage in BE management to be useful
and valuable . Most respondents agree that the technology provides multiple benefits in improving facility management which includes BE assets . The high level of user acceptance suggests that the application meets or exceeds user expectations and provides meaningful benefits for BE management . The majority of respondents agree that VE could greatly enhance maintenance and repairs of BE assets as well as allow the training of a maintenance or repair team in a virtual environment .
Conclusion
The development of a 3D virtual environment model for BE maintenance aims to improve operation and management of hospitals while providing economic and effective options for onsite or off-site facility managers , engineers , medical planners , or asset management team . Pilot VE model of the Sarawak General Hospital Cytopathology unit provides valuable insight into the feasibility and acceptability of such technology . 3D virtual environment imaging technology such as Matterport has the potential to revolutionise BE maintenance by providing accurate and up-to-date information on assets , enabling more efficient and effective resource allocation . Feedback from stakeholders such as administrators , engineering facility managers , engineering team , medical planners or asset management team have shown a high acceptance rate . Survey results also demonstrated that most users are
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