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Haptic Solution to Support XR Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

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This week, HaptX gained a Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer program grant from the U.S. HaptX is leading the research alongside Old Dominion University (ODU) and Georgia Institute of Technology, which are also gaining investments from the funding round. Are Haptic Gloves Making a Comeback?

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Fans Get A VR Tour Of LA Stadium Ahead Of Super Bowl LIII

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Image Credit: United Way, Futurus, Georgia University. It’s an honor to see major brands like the LA Rams and United Way harnessing the power of Unity to create an immersive and creative experience for fans during the Super Bowl,” says Tony Parisi, Head of AR/VR Ad Innovation, Unity Technologies. “We

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Augmented Reality in Emergency Management: Enhancing Situational Awareness for Rescue Missions

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Qwake Technologies’ C-Thru system and Command Sight’s goggles for canines make it easier and safer for teams to locate and rescue survivors inside smoke-filled spaces. Data-fueled technology can determine the success of emergency response outcomes. Such is the case of Georgia State’s Johns Creek Fire Department.

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Get Ready for This Year’s AR/VR Policy Conference

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The inaugural AR/VR Policy Conference took place last year and returns as a joint effort of the XR Association and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF). See Also: Understanding the Atmosphere Around Policy in Emerging Technologies. The window of opportunity for impactful and effective policy is closing.”.

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The Official US Civil Rights Trail Book Adds AR Experience to Engage the Young Generations

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AR Experience and History: New Technology Brings the Past to Life . Some of the places are Birmingham (Alabama), Memphis (Tennessee), Atlanta (Georgia), Charleston (South Carolina), already mentioned Little Rock (Arkansas) and Selma (Alabama), and more. How the AR Experience Works.

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Using Augmented Reality to Elevate the Concert Experience

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The technology enables performers to break the fourth wall and boost audience engagement. See Also: How Will Copps Uses AR Technology to Produce Spatial Music. Hyundai debuted the technology at the annual Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Furthermore, it helps them build emotional connections with the crowd.

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CBS Sports Coverage Of Super Bowl LIII Will Include AR Enhancements

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CBS Sports technology make-over includes 115 cameras and AR. CBS Sports have announced plans to use AR during their coverage of Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, promising to enhance your football experience like never before. Will something like that happen during Super Bowl LIII?

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