XR Round-Up July/August ‘22
At ROSE, we are constantly looking for advancements and inspiration within the XR community. Check out some of the latest XR experiences making a splash in our July/August XR round-up!
1. Ford’s AR Headlights
Ford’s latest technological advancement- headlights that are capable of light projection. By utilizing AR technologies, these new headlights can display important information on the road in front of drivers. This information ranges from directions to street signs, allowing users to never take their eyes off of the road. These projections “could benefit other road users too” , says Ford and allow for an overall safer driving experience.
2. A Virtual Fair for Virtual Jobs
Active Replica hosted a virtual job fair in the metaverse this past month. Within the space, attendees were able to attend booths and speak with professionals in the XR industry about potential employment or educational opportunities. While the fair was designed for attendees to use a VR headset, there was also an option to connect through desktop or mobile devices.
3. What’s so funny in VR?
Keenan Thompson is once again searching for the next big name in comedy for season 13 of his competition show Ultimate Comedy Experience. Only this year, he has expanded his search into the virtual world. To do so, Thompson has teamed up with Kyle Render, founder of the VR comedy show Failed to Render Comedy. Render commented on this partnership saying that is “is truly groundbreaking! This is the first time that avatar comedians will be joining in with real-world talent on a national stage!”.
Sign up to be a contestant or purchase tickets at https://funniestcomic.com/.
4. New AR Tool for Emergency Responders
CGI has announced the launch of their new smart analytics platform CGI Sense360. By utilizing augmented reality, the platform will have the ability to assist disaster rescue teams by supplying them with up-to-date information and visual overviews during rescue operations.
“An exact situation picture and an unrestricted flow of information are indispensable in the event of a crisis or disaster. In addition, the time factor is important. With CGI Sense360, we offer a high-performance, intelligent and secure platform that meets these criteria”
– CGI VP of Operations in Northern Germany, Stefan Wichert.
5. XR Summit 2022
The ultimate XR event is coming up in September, the 2022 XR Summit. This virtual event experience lasts 3 days and gives attendees the opportunity to network and learn about the world of emerging technology. Topics of augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and the metaverse are just a few subjects that will be touched on.
While the event is only a few weeks away, it is not too late to register. Click this link to learn more https://www.techsummit.com/xr-summit-2022/.
Tune in next month for the August/September round up!
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