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The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts

TechCrunch VR

Knight Foundation is looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies. We’ve seen how immersive technologies can reach new audiences and engage existing audiences in new ways,” said Chris Barr, director for arts and technology innovation at Knight Foundation, in a statement.

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Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 Dominates Healthcare Market, Report Finds

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

VisAR (augmented reality) published a paper on Friday in a recent issue of healthcare journal SPINE , outlining the firm’s exploration into immersive medical solutions. Data from the operation showed that University researchers placed 63 of the 65 spinal screws correctly, reaching accuracy levels of 96 percent.

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The Best University Courses To Learn Metaverse Skills

Bernard Marr

But beyond it being a term for the digital, persistent, and highly immersive virtual worlds we will become used to, what it actually is – or will be – is up for debate! Huge companies like Facebook and Microsoft are throwing vast sums of money at their attempts to build, and therefore define, the metaverse. BSc, and even Ph.D.

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Driving Innovation with Automotive VR Pioneer Elizabeth Baron

XR for Business Podcast

Elizabeth has been a true pioneer of virtual and augmented reality as the global lead for immersive realities, bringing together multiple disciplines throughout Ford Motor Company. So we were culling data and massaging things and we’d say, you know, two weeks and we’ll have something for you. Elizabeth: I know!

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Driving Innovation with Automotive VR Pioneer Elizabeth Baron

XR for Business Podcast

Elizabeth has been a true pioneer of virtual and augmented reality as the global lead for immersive realities, bringing together multiple disciplines throughout Ford Motor Company. So we were culling data and massaging things and we’d say, you know, two weeks and we’ll have something for you. Elizabeth: I know!