⊲DIGIT ⊳ A study from Glasgow University has investigated how facial expressions can be used to control VR and AR, potentially aiding people with disabilities. Researchers found that seven simple...
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“The Military Metaverse” Published May 2025
By Andy Fawkes, David Burden - Available through Routledge and Amazon The Military Metaverseexamines the past, present and future of the metaverse technologies including simulation, virtual...
Humans Train Robotics Using VR and AI
⊲ SenseGlove ⊳ SenseGlove and Aeon Robotics have launched the HEART Project, supported by the EU's MasterXR initiative, a mixed reality ecosystem for teaching robotics in manufacturing. This...
New Smart Glasses Won’t be Cheap
⊲ The Verge ⊳ Meta is set to release a new version of its smart glasses, called Hypernova, by the end of this year. These glasses will feature a built-in screen on the right lens, allowing users to...
AR and Touchscreen Cockpit Transformation
⊲ Halldale ⊳ Leonardo has revealed a redesigned cockpit for its M-346 Block 20 trainer/light fighter aircraft, shown during Military Flight Training 2025. Central to the update is a large 20x8 inch...
Europe’s Virtual Worlds Toolbox
⊲ EU ⊳ The European Commission’s “Virtual Worlds – a toolbox” outlines steps to ensure open, secure, and fair virtual environments in Europe. It was developed based on suggestions from a Citizens'...
Competitive Cycle Racing Simulation
⊲ Auganix ⊳ The University of Bath has launched Race Yourselves, an AI-enhanced VR cycling game for Meta Quest, merging fitness with gamified virtual racing. Developed by the university’s Centre...
Stressful VR Sharpens Firefighter Focus
⊲ Frontiers in Virtual Reality ⊳ This study explores how immersive virtual reality can simulate stressful scenarios to assess and potentially enhance firefighter readiness. By analysing gaze...
Visit New Homes in Holodecks
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Four Seasons Private Residences Austin is integrating VR holodeck technology into its new development, offering buyers access to a functioning 5,000-square-foot holodeck VR space....
Wearable Tech Brings Touch to Life
⊲ New Atlas ⊳ Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a compact, wireless device that applies dynamic forces to the skin, simulating a realistic sense of touch. Worn on the skin, it...
3D Scene From a Single Image
⊲ Mixed News ⊳ Meta’s generative AI research team unveils a new method for generating 3D assets from a single 2D image, significantly reducing the time and expertise usually required. By combining...
XR Takes AI From Desk To Reality
⊲ Boston Consulting Group ⊳ This article argues that eXtended Reality (XR) technologies are emerging as practical tools to address the skilled labour shortage by enhancing frontline workers'...