XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 19, 2024

Nathan Pettyjohn, CEO of The Immerse Group and President of the VR/AR Association , has outlined the potential for how XR can solve the skilled workforce gap looming for industries like manufacturing and construction. Microsoft Teams Introduces Frontline AR Tools for iOS, Android Will VR Help NASA Put Humans on Mars?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

is performing a pilot study with AIRe Link to analyse its benefits as a remote visual guidance tool. David Šeda, the Project Manager at EG.D , said, “The pilot study provided us with a better understanding of the possibilities of assisted reality in our company. According to EG.D, According to EG.D,

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Around the world, countless companies and groups are already reaping the benefits of extended reality technology. Today, we’re going to be looking at some of the most inspirational case studies from the educational landscape, highlighting the benefits of XR for training. Microsoft HoloLens and GE. Meta Oculus and Aptiv.

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AR Insider

MARCH 22, 2021

Support for this memory-retention comes from a study by Zappar and Mindshare UK. It found that content delivered in this format produced greater memory retention than a control group. Post-training performance also grew 230 percent for the VR group versus 17 percent for the control group. Source: PwC. Medical Training.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 17, 2023

Microsoft and Autoliv China Autoliv China, a manufacturing innovator, collaborated with Microsoft and DataMesh to implement digital twin technology, 3D data visualization, and artificial intelligence in their operations.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Axel Springer developed the project, in collaboration with Deutsche Telekom, the BMW Group, and AUTO BILD for the Nreal platform. The group digitised Robin Hornig, created an iX1 digital twin, and developed an application for Nebula OS. The Chinese firm is also expressing interest in healthcare opportunities.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Actually, this week, Microsoft’s new mixed reality VP Scott Evans said that Microsoft is carrying on many innovations in various technological fields, and it is expecting the right time to release an update of the HoloLens. Two interesting studies about VR caught my attention this week. Some news on content. Learn more.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The research division cites World Health Organisation data noting that roughly 39 million people worldwide are blind and 246 million have low vision – with AR/AI solutions, this group can gain new opportunities to interact with the world around them. However, the benefits are coming in quickly.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Key features of HoloPatient Remote according to GIGXR: Remote and/or socially distanced student groups connect with their instructor, who is wearing a Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, using their iOS or Android device. Collaborative learning among the group facilitates highly effective learning outcomes.

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ARPost

MARCH 12, 2021

Many leading technology companies such as Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions into developing these technologies. I am not the only one who has identified this trend. The Beginnings of a New Tech Cycle. See Also: AR Apps With Artificial Intelligence in 2021.

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ARVR

MARCH 31, 2021

Support for this memory-retention comes from a study by Zappar and Mindshare UK. It found that content delivered in this format produced greater memory retention than a control group. A PwC study of 1600 knowledge workers concluded that VR can reduce training time for employee soft skills 4x versus classroom or online training.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Driven by these AR performance indicators, Rock Paper Reality (RPR) and the Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studio recently came together to create a first-of-its-kind holographic modeling and fashion platform that will soon be available to online retailers. Does AR Really Boost eCommerce Conversions? Caveat Emptor. What’s the Holdup?

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VRScout

JANUARY 9, 2020

Featured games and technologies range from topics including early learning , science , engineering , making , math , reading , social studies , English learning , social skills , and student support for those with or at risk of disabilities.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Studies show VR can be up to 10% more effective at generating successful knowledge recall than traditional educational methods. Groups can even be taken on unique field trips around the world. Medical students are using tools like the Microsoft HoloLens system to learn about human anatomy without cadavers.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 25, 2016

The self-driving platform simulation group now includes VR expert Doug Bowman who joined Apple in January. Interestingly enough, Bowman was the recipient for one of the first $100,000 HoloLens research grants from Microsoft for a study on “collaborative analysis of large-scale mixed reality data.”

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 1, 2023

Recently, the WEF team shared insights from a McKinsey study, highlighting the prediction that many younger consumers in Generation X, Z and the Millennial landscape will spend around 5 hours per day in metaverse environments. Already, this vision has captured the attention of some of the world’s marketing leading XR brands.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Meanwhile, another study found that a staggering 53 percent of customers said they were more likely to purchase items from brands that offered them immersive VR experiences. Studies have shown immersive VR training environments offer a 75 percent increase in retention rates than traditional training methods.

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ARPost

MARCH 12, 2021

Many leading technology companies such as Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions into developing these technologies. I am not the only one who has identified this trend. The Beginnings of a New Tech Cycle. See Also: AR Apps With Artificial Intelligence in 2021.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Consisting of Markus Meister, Yang Liu, and USC postdoctoral scholar Noelle Stiles (PhD ’16), the team used the Microsoft HoloLens’s capability to create a digital mesh over a “scene” of the real-world. The study was funded by the Shurl and Kay Curci Foundation. Image Credit: Caltech.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

This can be done with a headset that allows you to see through or a modified pair of glasses, such as Google Glass, or Microsoft Hololens. Some studies have shown that VR is capable of breaking implicit bias, which is usually a very difficult task. So what makes augmented and virtual reality so special?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Accenture, a pioneering technology innovator, is one of the organizations leading the charge for new and transformative solutions, with extensive research, development, and partnerships. Over the last couple of years, Accenture has conducted various studies into the potential of the metaverse.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

Unity has already sent an email to all of us to say that the distribution of the Beta will start next month (July) and will be gradual starting from a small group of developers. If you are a Unity developer like me, don’t forget to subscribe to the Unity 2022 Beta dedicated to Vision OS.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 11, 2023

Studies also suggest there are more than 400 million unique monthly active users leveraging existing metaverse environments. Microsoft reportedly cancelled its Mixed Reality HoloLens 3 headset earlier this year, after revealing business executives were struggling to agree on a go-to-market strategy for the product.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JUNE 30, 2017

The two day conference was packed with simultaneous, back-to-back presentations and workshops from industry leaders such as Microsoft, Google, AMD, The VOID, IMAX, Two Bit Circus, Secret Location, Globacore, Quantum Capture, The Canadian Film Centre, and many more. It’s not just the collaboration and support from government-backed groups.

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AIXR

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

SEOs anticipate and study search intent to try to provide those answers in the best possible format. Meta SEO With Meta (formerly Facebook) committing to the Metaverse, all eyes are on fellow digital juggernauts such as Google, Bing, and Microsoft to see which – if any – becomes the next to buy into the Metaverse in a big way.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 25, 2020

Someone on Reddit has found a Facebook group dedicated to Facebook Horizon that features as header image what seems a screenshot from the application, a screenshot that we have never seen. A leak by the famous leaker WalkingCat shows some pictures of the HP Reverb G2, which is the result of a collaboration between HP, Microsoft, and Valve.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

MAY 18, 2023

Now, as we look ahead to the next iteration of the future of work, immersive platforms and the metaverse are becoming increasingly intriguing. Technology giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Varjo are already investing in the idea of “metawork” , introducing new platforms and toolkits intended to connect employees in a universal digital environment.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

I’m Chen, General Manager and Chief Editor of VRTUOLUO , also a senior media expert who has dug and studied deeply the XR industry since 2014. For example, we invited senior executives from HUAWEI, JBD, HTC, Alibaba, iQIYI, Qualcomm, Microsoft, and so on. It’s an honor for VRTUOLUO to be introduced by Skarredghost!

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 24, 2016

Following from the $15 million funding led by Shanda Group and Crystal-Optech in June, Lumus Ltd. recently confirmed a $30 million funding round led by Quanta and HTC. Lumus is a leading provider and developer of augmented reality technology.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Focused on harnessing immersive technologies to deliver groundbreaking VR, AR, Animation, DOOH, VFX and 360 degree video projects for some of the world’s largest brands including Sony, BBC, Red Bull, Microsoft and Lexus. Daniel Efergan – Group Creative Director of Digital, Aardman Animations.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

(Image by Microsoft). According to Reuters, Microsoft’s executive vice president Harry Shum took the stage at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai and said that the HoloLens 2 will be released sometime in September of this year. HoloLens 2 could be put on sale on September. In any case, we will see. Funny link.

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EON Reality

APRIL 28, 2020

The initial response by educational institutions to address the sudden shift to online learning has been characterized by the transference of lectures and tutorials to teleconferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom. However, universities are beginning to reconsider the long-term viability of such arrangements for various reasons.

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ARVR

JANUARY 18, 2022

Meta corporations and Microsoft almost simultaneously announced work on unified virtual worlds, and the focus on the “internet of the future” even led to the renaming of Facebook (but only the companies, social networks left their familiar name). Why Should You Host Your Next Event in the Metaverse?

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EnterpriseWear

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Meanwhile, Boeing and Delta Air Lines have been testing exoskeletons to augment employee safety; and both companies joined the exoskeleton advisory group X-TAG launched by Sarcos Robotics in March. Interesting research: A number of reports and studies circulated in 2018.

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ARPost

AUGUST 3, 2022

The following year it launched on Steam and the year after that, it was purchased by Microsoft in a bid to expand their mixed reality portfolio which has always been a kind of awkward collection. Initially, the purchase by Microsoft didn’t mark many major changes. There’s always something going on in AltspaceVR.

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Robert Scoble

JANUARY 11, 2022

Go back and really study how things work without bringing your biases to the table and then come up with new products and services that help you do that task better. Apple even built a fake home to study these different contexts in the home. I’ve studied several paradigm shifts close up. ” What does this really mean?

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

AUGUST 30, 2022

Today, to provide an insight into the opportunities for XR in the gaming landscape, we’re going to be looking at some of the most impressive case studies from the last few years. RoboRaid and Microsoft HoloLens. Tender Claws and Google ARCore.

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