Road to VR

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Immerse , a language learning startup focusing on teaching English in VR, has secured a $1.5 million Series A investment, something the company says will allow them to both expand the current product to Oculus Quest 2, and set up partnerships with institutions in Spain, South America, and other markets affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Although the edtech sector has grown significantly in voracity since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s extended reality that holds the key to unprecedented levels of immersiveness. According to a Udemy survey , 74% of Millennials and Gen-Z claimed that they would become easily distracted in the workplace.

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ARPost

MAY 29, 2023

More Companies Lean Toward Immersive Learning Today’s business landscape is rapidly evolving. Unlike traditional training methods, a VR training platform immerses employees in lifelike scenarios, providing unparalleled engagement and experiential learning. However, this technology isn’t a new concept at all.

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VRScout

JUNE 6, 2019

HTC announced today their Vive Pro Eye VR headset is now available for purchase in North America through Vive.com and select retailers. The Vive Pro Eye takes this technology one step further as the demands for enterprise-grade VR continue to grow and evolve,” said Dan O’Brien, GM, HTC Americas.

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ARPost

JANUARY 6, 2020

As immersive technology has become more advanced with time, it has had an increasing role in medicine. Immersive technology has had an impact in mental healthcare and aged care as well as traditional fields of medicine. Immersive technology has had an impact in mental healthcare and aged care as well as traditional fields of medicine.

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VRScout

MAY 25, 2019

The mile and half art project blends the history of Boston, the lush greenery of the Greenway path, and AR technology into a stunning immersive experience that promises to expand the minds of its visitor’s as they unlock the different AR experiences. “It Visitor reaction has been wonderfully positive.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 14, 2017

The immersive free-roaming virtual experiences are the culmination of VR’s most current advanced technology, delivering arguably the most captivating and interactive adventures currently available to the public. The post Dreamscape Immersive & Nickelodeon Partner on Location-Based VR appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

APRIL 8, 2022

With the support of The UPS Foundation, the UPS Road Code program has been revamped for The Boys & Girls Clubs of America to include VR technology that would give young learners between the ages of 13 and 18 access to a more modern and immersive driving learning experience. To learn more about UPS Road Code click here.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Thanks to a new deal made by AMC theatres and LA-based virtual reality startup Dreamscape Immersive , six lucky AMC theaters spread across North America and Europe will soon be home to cooperative VR experiences that blend the line between games and film. Image Credit: Dreamscape Immersive. beginning next year.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 12, 2023

Rep Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-At-Large) authored the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2022 ( HR 9674 ). Both hope to support the United States workforce via community colleges and technical centres with high-tech immersive services. The XRA has worked closely with Rep Rochester and her staff to draft the bill.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

One of these places is Latin America. For instance… do you know that there are many difficulties related to getting and using a VR headset in South America? We’re currently working on some immersive spaces for Universities and also revisiting Posterity , which was my passion project before the ACHEX came into my life.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The result has been a series of immersive experiences including AR games, virtual concerts, and more. Partnering on the second virtual concert experience were creative AR platform 8th Wall and creative production partner Tool of North America. Immersive Games and Spaces. Exploring Activations, Avatars, and Assets.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Following funding via COVID-related investments, the region gained the support required to kick off the VR immersive learning program, starting with just 50 Oculus Gos, before reaching its current hardware figure. The project also leveraged a partnership with Xreps that provided immersive learning experiences to enable engaging maths games.

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Road to VR

JULY 31, 2018

Minnesota’s Mall of America , the United States largest mall, is getting the popular VR out-of-home experience The VOID soon. The Void brings a new level of immersive experience and storytelling to Mall of American through its state-of-the-art technology,” said Heather Brechbill-Swilley, vice president of real estate and leasing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This week, schools across North Dakota are receiving over 300 HTC VIVE VR headsets in a statewide initiative spearheaded by CareerViewXR, an emerging immersive edtech startup. Additionally, following the VR headset distribution, adopter schools can access an additional variety of immersive learning content.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Dinner Party is an immersive exploration of Betty and Barney Hill’s widely known 1961 alien abduction story that premiered at the Sundance New Frontier film festival. Wexler & Stoudt are using these stories to explore themes of truth and belief such as: Who is believed in America? Laura Wexler. Who isn’t?

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Description : The facial interface from VR Cover provides anti-fog airflow channels, removable nose guard and wipeable foam replacements that are designed to improve hygiene, immersion and comfort. Availability: Available in North America at Oculus.com. Logitech G333 VR In-Ear Headphones. Image courtesy Logitech, Facebook. Price: $50.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JULY 27, 2023

Immersive learning has become one of the world’s most rapidly growing verticals and an innovative method for upskilling many workers simultaneously. Major corporations like Accenture, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, and others have adopted immersive learning tools to train their staff at scale and on the fly.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The service provider, which Fortune 1000 customers commonly employ, has achieved its landmark thanks to a rise in the adoption of immersive training services in the workplace and Strivr’s own innovations in integrated AI features. The solution is now proven in leading retailers, banks, and manufacturing companies.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Such offerings will include a variety of incredible projects by numerous genre-defying creators, a VR Cinema running a selection of groundbreaking immersive films, and a host of informative panel discussions conducted by some of the most influential figures in the industry. Ah, I have your attention now, don’t I?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 17, 2022

New members include XR firms Taqtile, Genesys Impact, Immersive Worlds LLC, Elm Park Labs, Pearson, Mieron, Schell Games, and Striver. Last year’s half-day event gathered professionals and executives across the industry to explore training and education use cases for immersive technology.

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ARPost

JULY 15, 2022

Fans will have the opportunity to feel the thrill of being on the field at Petco Park, America’s Number 1 ballpark.”. Building the Future of Sports as Immersive Experience. Based on users’ faces while immersed in the game, I believe we succeeded.”. Fans no longer want to be passive spectators.

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EON Reality

JUNE 6, 2020

Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and constituting the biological family Trochilidae. The post Immersive Augmented Reality Experience of the smallest of birds appeared first on EON Reality. They are the smallest of birds, most species measuring 7.5–13 13 cm (3–5 in) in length.

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VRScout

MAY 31, 2022

The result is a futuristic-looking immersive cage aimed at education, entertainment, sports, and work. According to StepVR, this system not only provides a more immersive experience compared to other omnidirectional treadmills but a more comfortable and natural experience as well. Credit: Handout.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 26, 2023

Gemba, the corporate VR learning platform, announced it’s closed an $18 million Series A funding round, which the company says will be used to continue expansion into Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and North America. The latest funding round was led by Parkway Venture Capital, now valuing the UK-based company at $60 million.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Field service is undergoing a transformation, with many businesses shifting to remote assistance and adopting immersive AR technology to help enhance work efficiency, save costs and improve workplace safety,” Epson America, Inc. The BT-45 series is focused on remote support and collaboration and consists of two similar models.

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ARPost

AUGUST 10, 2022

The legislation establishes “immersive technology,” a fundamental area of national technological development. In a recent tweet by the POTUS, Biden said that “the future of the microchip industry is going to be ‘Made in America.’” XRA Lobbied for the CHIPS Act to Include Immersive Technology.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 31, 2023

This month, Start Beyond partnered with US enterprise-grade VR training platform provider Strivr to revolutionize immersive learning for APAC end users. Start Beyond partnered with Strivr via its Partner Program, which aims to find immersive industry expert firms to accelerate the effectiveness and adoption of VR training.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 26, 2024

The basic specs include: 12MP ultra-wide portrait camera 1080px video resolution Live streaming mode for up to 30 minutes 32GB of storage for videos and photos 133grams weight Custom-built speakers Five mics with immersive audio recording Bluetooth 5.2 They’re still “smart glasses,” but they don’t feature any real immersive features.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Immersive training has the potential to make a huge impact on Ecuador’s education system. “ActiVaR,” one of the first technical training programs in Latin America, was launched at an event in Quito, Ecuador where 150 participants experienced VR and AR training techniques–many of them for the first time.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 4, 2021

To help rebuild Haiti, the organization Hope for Haiti and VR company FXG are partnering for a live VR fundraiser called “Inspiring Hope: An Immersive Virtual Reality Experience in Haiti.” Inspiring Hope: An Immersive Virtual Reality Experience in Haiti” will take place inside of a custom VR app on October 6th at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.

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VRScout

JUNE 17, 2021

“As a Black woman working in the comic book industry, I never thought that my work would be tied to a series as profound as Jupiter Invincible; I am honored and grateful that I am able to contribute to the conversations about race in America.”. Image Credit: Rattapallax. The comic book was named a “gender equality champion” by UN Women.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Leading innovators from companies like Abbott, Bank of America, Chevron, DuPont, GM, Kohler, and Ulta Beauty will share insight into adopting and deploying XR and related emerging technologies for applications such as remote support, collaboration, work instructions, training, design, marketing, safety, and sales. The Speakers. The Program.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Blippar is based in London, so its experiences aren’t as familiar to many in North America. Galaria told ARPost that Blippar would be “putting even more people on the ground and really expanding in North America” as a response to increasing consumer interest in WebXR and an increasing business need for brand awareness.

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VRScout

AUGUST 19, 2022

Immersive technology bring the highly-anticipated show to life in the real-world. According to the company, roughly 20 Snapchat Lenses are expected to launch over the course of the show’s first season in locations throughout Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, North America and North Africa. Image Credit: Snap Inc.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 19, 2023

XR finds a keen home in training and learning thanks to the technology’s unique ability to create immersive spatial environments for trainees that can cover a broad number of use cases. Immersive training has been proven to be effective. Immersive learning enhances learning retention and recall.

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ARPost

AUGUST 11, 2023

Using VR helps augment the need for more in-depth training in a safe and immersive training environment. It provides law enforcement officers with immersive experiences close to real-life situations, which can help improve their learning and performance compared to more traditional training methods.

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