⊲ Halldale ⊳ The Slovenian simulation and airframe company AFormX has handed over to the Slovenian Armed Forces on 17 January the TAK-LET-SIM project which includes advanced VR and XR simulators . The system supports training for Pilatus PC-9...
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eXtended Reality
Minimalistic Screens for Smart Glasses
⊲ The Verge ⊳ The Halliday smart glasses, launched at CES 2025, integrate AI with a tiny display built into the frame. Designed for everyday use, these lightweight glasses deliver real-time notifications, navigation, and productivity tools via a...
BodyLink Ditches Wearable Trackers
⊲ MIXED ⊳ US start-up Rebuff Reality's BodyLink Kickstarter could introduce a new era in motion capture for gaming and simulation with its Android-based console, achieving full-body tracking without wearable trackers. Leveraging a 90 FPS...
Holographic Smart Glasses Funding Boost
⊲ TNW ⊳ Belgian startup Swave is developing true holographic smart glasses, claiming a breakthrough in Holographic eXtended Reality (HXR). Their lightweight glasses, using nanoscale pixels and phase-change materials, promise 3D images visible from...
$3 Billion Boost for Infinite Reality
⊲ Road to VR ⊳ US technology and entertainment company Infinite Reality has raised $3 billion from a single unnamed private investor, increasing its valuation to $12.25 billion. The company specialises in open standard WebXR-powered immersive web...
Is AR the Future of FPV Drone Control?
⊲ Hackaday ⊳ FPV drone flying with augmented reality (AR) combines both the drone camera's view with the ability to see physical surroundings, enhancing situational awareness, safety and interaction. This article reports on an inexpensive and easy...
Visit a Museum from Anywhere
⊲ Museums + Heritage ⊳ The University of Glasgow has launched a virtual museum dedicated to pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin as part of a £5.6m "Museums in the Metaverse" initiative. This virtual 19th-century lab recreates Kelvin’s workspace,...
European Platform for Remote Dancing Partners
⊲ Phys.org ⊳ Researchers across Europe, including teams in Germany, Finland, the UK and France, are developing CAROUSEL, an AI-powered virtual platform enabling global dance interactions through avatars and immersive technologies. By combining...
Low-Power Eye Tracking for Smart Glasses
⊲ Electronicsforu.com ⊳ ETH Zurich have published a paper introducing ElectraSight, an ultra low-power hybrid eye-tracking system for smart glasses, combining capacitive sensing and electrooculography. This innovation promises accurate real-time...
Car Holographic Windscreens and Brainwave Monitoring
▶ Source - PR Newswire ▶ Global no. 6 automotive supplier Hyundai Mobis will unveil its full-windshield holographic display at CES 2025, a first-of-its-kind AR innovation offering panoramic driving visuals across the windshield. Co-developed with...
Farms Go Virtual for Canadians
▶ Source - BurlingtonToday ▶ Canadians can now explore egg and sheep farming through virtual tours on FarmFood360.ca. Using 360-degree cameras and VR, these experiences provide insights into farming practices, such as hen housing systems and sheep...
Global VR/MR Sales in 2024
▶ Source - PCMag ▶ In 2024, VR and MR headset shipments were 9.6 million, led by Meta’s Quest 3 and 3S commanding a 73% share. Sony’s PS VR2 follows with 9%, likely hindered by limited compatibility. Apple’s Vision Pro secured 5%, its high price...