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Amazon Sagemaker Ground Truth can now create virtual objects for AI model training

TechCrunch VR

In machine vision applications, that means creating different environments and objects to train robots or self-driving cars, for example. But while there are quite a few tools out there to create virtual environments, there aren’t a lot of tools for creating virtual objects. Image Credits: Amazon.

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HTC announces XR Suite and teases the future of collaboration and workplace

The Ghost Howls

While the Cosmos XR was at the AR voice (because it lets you do passthrough-AR), the teased Vive Proton was listed in the Augmented Virtuality section. AV is when you have a fully virtual environment with some real elements inside (e.g. your real hands, or the real people around you).

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The Most In-Demand Metaverse Skills Every Company Will Be Looking For

Bernard Marr

Today, we might log into Amazon, Facebook, or Slack for shopping, socializing, or working online. Many metaverse experiences will be created by designers using low-code or no-code worldbuilding solutions, such as Roblox or Somnium Space, as well as tools like Unity which require some understanding of coding to get the most out of.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.06.13): Apple doesn’t show its AR glasses at WWDC, Meta delays its AR plans, and more!

The Ghost Howls

You can imagine the potential of such a tool when combined with a mixed reality headset (you could change some furniture in your house, or re-create a virtual environment that has the same shape as your room). Amazon now offers the possibility to try-on shoes in AR on its app. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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Digital Twins: XR Today Expert Roundtable

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

This capability allows for remote training, remote assistance, and collaborative problem-solving, as users can share a common virtual space and interact with the digital twin together. Users can practice tasks, procedures, or scenarios in a virtual environment that replicates the behaviour of the physical system.

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7 Insightful XR Gaming Case Studies to Read in 2022

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The “TendAR” augmented reality experience creates a virtual fish for players, capable of interacting with the real world through the user’s camera. Respawn Entertainment and Unity. Following a successful experience with Unity Hybrid Scaling for Apex Legends, Respawn decided to work with Unity once again on its new immersive experience.

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Developer Uses VR To Build AR Experiences That Mimic Real-World Physics

VRScout

Having that type of control in a virtual environment opened up so many possibilities for Vermeulen. Why couldn’t they just use a simple voice assistant device, such as an Amazon Echo or Google Home? “I nteraction has always been my main focus.” Unfortunately, most AR devices don’t offer the control that VR does.

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