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Cooperation of Deep Tech SMEs and Global Giants Drive Opportunities in the Metaverse

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In Finland, the opportunities for cooperation between deep tech SMEs and large corporations have been proactively created by both the XR companies themselves and by private and public accelerators. Finland at the Forefront of the Metaverse. LaValle, who was also an early founder and head scientist of Oculus VR.

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Finland in XR: the Finnish metaverse strategy, MatchXR, Slush, and more!

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My trip to Finland is coming to an end, and I’m leaving this country with a bit of sadness because I had a very good week here. The identified values on top of which Finland would like to build the metaverse.

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Valo Motion Officially Launches Mixed Reality Playground ValoArena in the US

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“For me, the best thing about ValoArena is to observe groups and how they have fun together,” said Steffen Brunckhorst, CEO of the German family entertainment center Abenteuerland, in a press release shared with ARPost. Since there are no wearables and wires, players can hold hands, carry each other, give high fives, and laugh together.

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Dispelix and Avegant Partner to Enable Next-Gen AR Glasses

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Dispelix , a waveguide designer and manufacturer headquartered in Finland, unlocks great possibilities for innovative AR product designs with its patented DPX waveguides. See Also: The Optics Explosion: Component Manufacturers Make Big Announcements. Dispelix Waveguide Technology.

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Is Spatial Computing the Future of Automotive Safety?

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The series B funding round allows Basemark to scale its services via capital from investors such as ETF Partners, with funding also coming from Finnish Industry Investment (Tesi), Constructor Capital, Business Finland, and the European Innovation Council.

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XR Today’s Virtual Reality Guide for Enterprises

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Much of Accenture’s work has involved creating a Metaverse Continuum Group for helping enterprises leverage XR technologies. The Helsinki, Finland-based firm’s latest headset provides industry-leading immersion for aviation professionals with such realism, they can earn credits for their pilot licence training.

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The Best VR Events and Concerts Planned for 2021

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In March 12 & 13 , the symphonic metal band Nightwish from Finland will offer its fans a unique two-nights VR performance within a tavern built in virtual reality world, as part of their upcoming world tour. In the meantime, Adelphi Orchestra in New Jersey is also planning a virtual reality concert for March 20, 2021.