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China shows its masterplan to lead Virtual Reality in 2025

The Ghost Howls

We all know that China is a country that is betting big on Virtual Reality. The Chinese VR ecosystem is very active and it is evolving pretty fast: this summer I have been in China and I met some cool startups that are working on software (e.g. Me and Dabo of Langzou VR, discussing about his company and the educational system in China.

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Holovis Uses Giant Robot Arms for Intense VR Motion Simulated Experiences

Road to VR

Of course, the beauty of real-time VR rendering combined with a multi-axis robot arm means that its potential applications are almost endless and can be improved over time; initially designed for the attractions industry, the same software can be used to safely simulate high-risk scenarios for training purposes. image courtesy Holovis.

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Epic Games Awarded Grants to 31 XR Projects in 2021 Through the $100M MegaGrants Fund

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The projects range widely from games to simulation to education and more. BRUNNER Elektronik – Unreal Engine Integration for NOVASIM Flight Simulator. Byker Biotech Pty Ltd – VR Lab for 3D human specimens (China). IMP – Interactive Media Production – VR Fire Safety Simulator. Tribe XR – DJ in VR. VRSpeaking LLC.

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Big XR News from Apple, IDC, Innoactive, and HPE

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The power of XR and spatial computing data is undeniable, whether in 3D environmental or user tracking data. Even if a company is not currently using VR or virtual meeting spaces, XR data is still set to play a significant role in transforming our work. The CEO is visiting China due to a decline in iPhone sales.

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What is the Oculus Quest? Read here description, specs, price and how to preorder it (even from China)!

The Ghost Howls

some AI, CV or data-analysis algorithm that must run locally), then you should go for a tethered headset as well. Job Simulator, Owlchemy Labs, 23. Other titles, like Vacation Simulator, will come in the upcoming months. How to preorder Oculus Quest from China. If your application has to do some complicated stuff (e.g.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.01.18): CES brings XR news, Boz says we have to trust Facebook, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Well, if I have to express an opinion, that is in common with other members of the VR communities, it is not that I don’t trust that Facebook won’t protect my data against hackers, it is that I’m sure that Facebook itself will collect a lot of personal data about me so that it can offer targeted advertisement. It will do this because….

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Social VR Platform ‘ENGAGE’ Generated Over $1.4M in Revenue in First Half of 2021

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The Waterford, Ireland-based company has created a number of bespoke educational experiences over the years alongside its most successful product, Engage, which targets companies using it for things like virtual training, simulation, education, and online events.

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