⊲ XR Today ⊳ Meta is set to enhance interoperability in the XR space by adopting OpenXR as the standard for creating immersive experiences across popular game engines like Unity, Unreal, and Godot....
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VR Embodiment v Immersion
⊲ Road to VR ⊳ The article discusses the importance of 'embodiment' in VR design, suggesting it is more important than the concept of 'immersion'. Embodiment refers to how users feel physically...
AI May Enhance Real Human Connections
⊲ World Economic Forum ⊳ Philip Rosedale, creator of Second Life, argues that the Metaverse's success hinges on fostering genuine human connections rather than just improving visuals. He emphasises...
Escape from Physical Confinement
⊲ The Guardian ⊳ In California, an initiative led by Creative Acts is using VR to help inmates in solitary confinement experience external worlds and process their emotions. Inmates engage in...
Virtual Reality’s “Electronic Tongue”
⊲ The Guardian ⊳ Scientists have developed 'e-Taste', a device capable of recreating and sharing flavours remotely. This innovation could enhance virtual and augmented reality experiences by...
VR Aiding Stroke Recovery
⊲ University of Reading ⊳ A study by the University of Reading and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust found that combining virtual reality with physiotherapy significantly improved stroke...
VR-Based Tests for Elderly Drivers
⊲ Korea Bizwire ⊳ South Korea is set to introduce virtual reality-based driving assessments for motorists aged 75 and older as part of their licence renewal process. The VR system, piloted this...
Six Strategic Trends in Simulation
⊲ all-about-industries ⊳ According to Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, Senior Vice President, Simulation and Test Solutions at Siemens, engineering simulation is evolving with six key trends shaping its...
Crane Training Simulation Market Growth
⊲ openPR ⊳ The crane simulator software market is set for strong growth from 2025 to 2032, driven by rising demand for safety, cost-effective training, and technological advancements in VR, AR, and...
Shooting Ranges Market Expands Rapidly
⊲ Industry Today ⊳ The global shooting ranges market is projected to grow from $1.30 billion in 2023 to $2.21 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 7.85%. This expansion is...
VR Helps Keep Astronauts Grounded
⊲ ZDNet ⊳ Virtual reality is helping astronauts aboard the International Space Station stay mentally and physically prepared for space missions. VR simulates Earth-like environments to counter...
Smarter Training with VR and AI
⊲ ASME ⊳ This ASME article explains how VR and AI are enhancing military training by measuring cognitive load - the capacity to absorb new information under pressure. Irish company VRAI uses AI to...
Gamers Turned Drone Warriors
⊲ Business Insider ⊳ The article highlights how gamers possess key skills that make them effective drone pilots, such as fast decision-making and hand-eye coordination. Ukraine’s special drone...
VR-Based Simulator Cuts Space & Costs
⊲ Varjo ⊳ The TRU Simulation VERIS™ VR flight simulator represents a shift from traditional dome-based systems to virtual reality, reducing costs and space requirements while enhancing training...
Apple Abandons AR Glasses?
⊲ Gizmodo ⊳ Apple has reportedly cancelled its augmented reality glasses project, which was intended to look like regular eyewear with built-in displays. Technical challenges, including high power...
Meta’s Reality Labs, Big Sales, Huge Losses
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Meta’s Reality Labs posted a record $1.083 billion in revenue for Q4 2024, contributing to an annual total of $2.146 billion, up 13% from the previous year. The growth was driven by...