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EON Reality Partners with Microtube Technologies to Bring Haptic Experience into Reality

EON Reality

EON Reality and Microtube Technologies partner to provide immersive haptic experiences. We are extremely excited about this partnership with EON Reality,” said Dr Yeo Joo Chuan, co-founder and CEO of Microtube Technologies. Photo Credit: Microtube Technologies Pte Ltd. It’s not just about watching or listening anymore.

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NTU Singapore Unveils Saline-Powered Smart Contact Plans

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Scientists and researchers from Nanyang Technical University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have embarked on a mission to create a pair of smart contacts powered by human tears. Initial research for the device debuted at a Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies Award Singapore lecture in December 2021.

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Start-up Launches XR Wearable Surgical Displays

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A South Korea-based start-up has launched a pair of extended reality wearable displays designed for surgeons. Mr Seungjoon Im, Founder & CEO of MediThinQ , said: “We are proud of the groundbreaking technology we’ve cultivated over the past six years, which sets a new standard in the market. “It’s

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Apple Vision Pro Used by UK Surgeons

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“It’s a real privilege to be the first team in the UK and Europe to use this software within surgery and I’m looking forward to seeing how this technology advances and the impact it can have across hospitals in the UK.” XR in Surgery XR Today previously reported on the use of extended reality in operating rooms.

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Save the Date for the Most Important XR Events in Q3 and Q4 2022

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Even though its focus is on new computer graphics technology, it covers many other relevant XR topics, such as privacy and safety in AR and VR, rapid prototyping of XR experiences, haptics, and digital twins. When: August 8-11 2022. Where: Vancouver, Canada. TECHEXPO is back with a popular consumer expo show. AWE EU 2022.

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Google I/O 2024: The Latest XR Updates from Google

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What Innovators are Doing with Google Maps AR Google is currently launching its Early Access Program in two locations: Singapore and Paris, as part of a six-month pilot. Already, the company has worked with the Singapore Tourism Board to expand the AR experiences available in “Merli’s Immersive Adventure.”

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Refract raises $8.5M SGD funding, announces new game development division 

TechCrunch VR

Refract , a Singapore-based extended reality (XR) startup, announced today it has closed approximately $8.5million SGD (approximately $6million) Series A led by Sea Limited along with international family offices and individual investors. billion gamers through its games and technology, such as the wearable AXIS. .