EXTRA, the marketplace for scientific touring exhibitions.
Over 100 spectacular exhibits and a lot of media stations can be explored, while 35 exhibits are interactive. The exhibition shows e.g. the latest computer-tomograph or a microprocessor-controlled protheses. Visitors can race against prominent sportsmen on treadmills and training bikes. Selected stations give the opportunity to perform a virtual ultrasound examination or make digital incisions through the human anatomy.
''Anatomy Theatre''
Explore the inside of your body! The anatomy theatre takes the visitor on a virtual tour of the human body. Computer-generated images provide fascinating insights which contribute to a deeper understanding of the body's internal structures and proceses.
''Physical wellness''
Stay healthy! In this area visitors find out how important preventive measures are in maintaining good health, and how state-of-the-art computer technology can help to monitor health risks and improve general fitness.
''Images of the body''
Take a look into the human body! This part is devoted to the most important processes used in state-of-the-art medical diagnosis. The latest computer tomograph carves the body into virtual slices which can be translated into 3D presentations or 4D imaging sequences.The ultrasound simulator allows to examine the life-size model torso of a pregnant woman.
''Operations on the body''
Experience modern methods of treatment! This part demonstrates how present-day information technology can translate data into more effective forms of treatment. You can explore an operating theatre of the future. Furthermore, you see high-tech devices from the fields of anaesthesia and intensive care.
''Aids for the body''
Explore modern meas of supprt! This section shows how technologies can help chronically ill patients and compensate for physical disabilities. Try out a brain-computer interface for yourself: you can make a ball move by the power of thoughts.