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XR an ‘Invaluable’ Tool for Healthcare Training, HTC VIVE Survey Finds

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

A recent HTC VIVE study has found that extended reality (XR) technologies have become an “invaluable” tool for training healthcare staff in key skills and capabilities. With immersive tools, medical teams can train staff in competencies like conducting procedures and communicating more effectively with patients.

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Bigscreen Debuts World’s Smallest VR Headset

XR Today - VR Headsets tag

It operates across major platforms such as Meta Quest 2 and Pro, SteamVR headsets such as the Valve Index, HTC VIVE, and Windows Mixed Reality (MR) head-mounted displays. After five minutes, the app’s computer vision tools can also measure interpupillary distance (IPD) and facial contours. Beyond VR Headset.

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Is XR ‘Taking Off’ for the Commercial Aviation Industry?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Extended reality (XR) tools will allow manufacturers, airlines, and customers to leverage immersive tools capable of empowering the commercial aviation market. The enterprise-first device offers some of the most advanced simulation tools to train pilots with minimal setup. Airport Customer Experiences.

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Australia Taps Neuromersiv VR Therapy to Treat Brain Injuries

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Virtual reality tools from companies like Neuromersiv can help victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) regain control of their extremities, The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care announced on Monday. Teams needed to correct the issues with rigorous user testing and design modification.

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Takes Control of Magic Leap

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Magic Leap debuted its device internationally in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, Meta is facing increasing competition from XR companies like HTC, Pico, and NReal. More on the Magic Leap 2, Before Saudi Arabia’s Investment.

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Massive growth in the number of VR producers

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“We started our directory back in 2015, before HTC Vive and Oculus had even launched, with 99 studios as members. Rather, I find it’s about how the new immersive tools and technologies are affecting all the other industries. United States: 554 studios. United Kingdom: 271 studios. Canada: 105 studios.

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The Media and Entertainment Metaverse: What to Expect

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Regarding technologies, the Metaverse will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI), virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR), the internet of things (IoT), and hand and eye tracking tools. Theme and amusement parks have begun incorporating VR technologies from HTC VIVE for novel attractions. VR Theme Parks.