| dc.description.abstract | Forensic science plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system by analyzing evidence
collected from a crime scene. Accurate evidence forms the foundation for a fair
legal system. Most on-site records in traditional crime scene investigations rely on
photographs and manual sketches, which can overwhelm the jury in a court setting.
In need of a more objective, precise, and comprehensive solution for crime scene
documentation, 3D reconstruction of crime scenes for various purposes such as learning
and teaching, courtroom representation, evidence annotations, and visualization has
been trending in forensic science. Integrated 3D scanning platforms could be used
to obtain evidence from the crime scene and these data can be visualized in 3D with
VR headsets which allow respective personals to move through the crime scene and
explore different perspectives. This data can also be preserved and transmitted easily
when needed. This study reviews the technology used, applications of Virtual Reality
and Augmented Reality in forensic science, and the challenges they face in using it.
Key challenges such as medical conditions, cost, data security, and data accuracy
are discussed and future research development areas such as scalability and storage
management of crime scene multimedia data, implementing low-cost high precision
solutions, use of blockchain-based techniques for secure file sharing and adoption
of immersive technology has been suggested. Important reliable academic database
sources were investigated as potential data sources, including Scopus and Google
Scholar, which index publications and conferences supported by organizations like
IEEE, ACM, Elsevier, and SpringerLink. | en_US |
