Role of virtual reality in advancing forensic medical examination in cases of occupational safety violations: a review

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This article discusses the prospects for introducing innovative technologies in the form of virtual and augmented reality when conducting forensic examinations of certain categories of criminal cases, such as violations of labor protection rules. Problematic aspects are revealed when conducting inspections of crime scenes in hard-to-reach areas with possible risks to people.

Based on a generalization of scientific works and practical experience of foreign countries, the application of innovations in scientific and technological progress in forensic examinations were analyzed.

The authors proposed an algorithm for conducting forensic examination in the field of labor protection using virtual reality technology, as well as its further application in legal proceedings. The proposed algorithm can serve as basis for the development of more effective and safe methods for conducting forensic examinations in virtual reality.

The development of detailed 3D injury models that simulate real-life accident scenarios will enable more accurate and objective injury assessments. Moreover, compared to traditional forensics, the use of virtual reality technology ensures high accuracy of measurements and coverage of the entire object under investigation, significantly reduces operating time, and stores all received information in its original state, which is an excellent opportunity to recreate the scene of an incident in real time.

The introduction of virtual reality into forensic examination in cases of violation of labor protection rules will contribute to efficiency, objectivity, completeness, and ensuring the reliability of not only the conclusions of forensic examinations but also legal proceedings in general. Additionally, this direction of technology development represents significant benefits for the judicial system, contributing to the reduction of time and fair trials in the field of labor protection and in other categories of criminal cases.

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Samal O. Kassenova

Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies Under the General Prosecutors Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Author for correspondence.
Email: samalkassenova122@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3812-9275
SPIN-code: 1031-4186
Kazakhstan, Koshy

Denis V. Voyevodkin

Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies Under the General Prosecutors Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Email: voevodkin.denis@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1763-1808
SPIN-code: 5512-0338
Kazakhstan, Koshy

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3. Fig. 2. Simulation of the situation using virtual reality technologies [17].

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4. Fig. 3. Scheme of the integrated 3D scanning platform [18].

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