Social VR eliminates the distance between us. As we adapt to the new norm, we change our way of life and abide by social distancing rules. However, social isolation can be frustrating, especially for those who look forward to daily…
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Künftig können sich die rund 800 Mitarbeitenden der 18 Wachen des DRK-Rettungsdienstes Rheinhessen-Nahe per Virtual-Reality-Brille und speziellen Lernanwendungen auf ihrer Rettungswache fortbilden. Möglich macht dies die Björn-Steiger-Stiftung, die sich an der Finanzierung des Projekts beteiligt. „Für dieses digitale Projekt haben…
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ReplayAR shines a spotlight on Ground Zero in honor of 9/11. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, a series of terrorist attacks were conducted against the United States, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths, 25,000 injuries, and numerous long-term health…
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Vier Kernherausforderungen Verfügbarkeit von 3D Modellen Programmierung von Interaktionen in 3D Skalierung bzw. Verteilung: Preis der AR Brillen (falls nicht per Smartphone) Aufmerksamkeit des Lerners für die AR Objekte gewinnen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uefDS5AddM&list=PL-F5u8E5h5sTi4Fus-gp2Kg6PV_r0Fr_G #lernvontorsten - 009 - Was sind Herausforderungen von AR?…
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The company will cease delivery of all hardware pending “discussions with supervisory authorities.” Earlier this morning, Facebook announced a temporary halt on the sale of Oculus products in Germany to ensure their products comply with local laws. While it’s unclear…
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Qualcomm announced its Snapdragon XR2 5G platform last year, followed by the first reference designs in February. This was then followed by unveiling a selection of ‘XR Viewers’ powered by the platform which will begin arriving this year. Now Qualcomm…
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For the past few years, Amazon has included an augmented reality (AR) feature for mobile devices allowing customers to view digital items in their homes before purchasing. Called AR View, the shopping tool is getting an upgrade whereby multiple objects…
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Researchers at Intel Labs developed a system capable of digitally recreating a scene from a series of photos taken in it. https://youtu.be/gBsPGcQyd38 Called Free View Synthesis, the system uses multiple steps, including traditional algorithms and neural networks. The result is…
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Ikea machte es schon lange vor, Räume einrichten geht am schnellsten mit eine 3D Wohungseinrichtungs App. Nun zieht auch das zur Migros gehörende Schweizer Möbelhaus Micasa nach. Was passt am besten in meine Stube? Egal ob man ein Zimmer oder…
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- A new AR navigation feature in Gaode warns drivers of upcoming collisions, pedestrians and traffic lights - Google Maps has its own AR solution, but you can’t use it for navigation unless you’re a pedestrian Driving through a complex…
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ABB has launched its new RobotStudio Augmented Reality viewer to provide a “quick and convenient way of visualizing where and how robotic automation can fit into your process using a smartphone or tablet”. Discovering whether a robot is right for…
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Übersetzungsdienste mit Datenbrillen können die Produktivität und Sicherheit auf Baustellen verbessern helfen. Und nicht nur das. Die Rozetta Corporation nutzt die Smart Glasses von Vuzix für ihre Übersetzungsdienste. Mit automatischem Simultandolmetschen, Remote-Kommunikation und der Aufzeichnung von Stimme, Text, Bildern und…
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AR’s role as a shopping utility continues to be validated, including its ability to boost conversion rates and reduce product returns. This takes on new meaning During Covid-era retail lockdowns when the value of visualizing products remotely in 3D is…
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https://youtu.be/o67td5HFghI At OC6, we debuted the first look at Facebook Horizon, a social experience where you can explore, play, and create with others in VR. We’ve been testing Horizon with an early group of creators. And in the coming weeks, we’ll…
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"Intense" and "visceral": that's how Patrick Harris, now lead game designer at Behaviour Interactive, described what harassment feels like in virtual reality. Back in 2016, Harris was design director at VR studio Minority Media, and he gave a GDC talk…
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