⊲ 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'...
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eXtended Reality
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'...
Virtual Meets Physical, Made Easy
⊲ SiliconANGLE ⊳ Startup Skidattl has launched augmented reality (AR) technology that allows users to access virtual information in physical spaces with no app download simply by scanning a QR...
Virtual Combat, Real Growth
⊲ Industry Today ⊳ Market intelligence company Arizton's recent report projects the military simulation and training market to grow from $13.39 billion in 2024 to $21.08 billion by 2030, reflecting...
Rehearsing the Mission Before It Happens
⊲ U.S. Army ⊳ The article discusses the implementation of VBS4 and VR technology at the First Army Observer/Coach Trainer Academy, which allows for the simulation of various military training...
Wearable Tech Lets Users “Feel”
⊲ SciTechDaily ⊳ Engineers at Northwestern University have developed a thin, flexible device that adheres to the skin, providing haptic feedback through a hexagonal array of 19 actuators. It...
Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves With VR
⊲ The Guardian ⊳ A new free online platform has been launched to help people overcome their fear of public speaking through virtual reality. Created by Dr Chris Macdonald from Cambridge University,...