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Another insightful session from the #MuseumXRSummit covering AR technologies: The "Stripping Away the Layers of the Lancaster Bomber" panel with Karen Worden of The Royal Air Force Museum and Dan Betts of Spark Emerging Technologies Limited shared how the RAF Museum implemented a fascinating AR solution to allow visitors to explore and interact with unseen parts of the Lancaster Bomber aircraft. Key highlights: · Engagement value and human connections. Each aircraft in the museum has its own story, and AR helps keep these stories fresh and engaging for new generations, especially as visitors’ connections to family members who served in the RAF are fading with time  · Historical Accuracy: AR allows the museum to augment real objects with historical features, such as different color schemes or engines used in previous versions of the aircraft, transporting visitors back in time and bringing the unseen to life  · Unrestricted Access: AR provides a way for visitors to explore the interior of the aircraft, which is otherwise impossible due to preservation needs  · Flexible and Scalable Solution: The platform allows content to be easily amended, updated, and expanded, ensuring long-term sustainability and adaptability  Project insights:    · The team provided visitors with two ways to access the AR aircraft: a screen-based in-gallery experience and a "bring your own device" mobile AR experience  · The in-gallery experience was self-sufficient, with accessible physical kiosks that could be calibrated for AR content   · The mobile AR experience was purely web-based, requiring no downloads, and compatible with any device  · The team ensured AR cut-outs of objects were accurate and sought an open-source solution to avoid software dependencies and licensing fees  · The project's digital offerings were designed for durability, making them easily repairable and accessible to as many people as possible for the longest time  · Project challenges included ensuring a seamless mobile AR experience across many devices, capturing 3D models under challenging conditions with poor lighting and tight spaces, and maintaining AR content accuracy    Final Product & Outcomes:    · An interactive, screen-based AR journey inside the Lancaster Bomber, bringing its interior to life  · Ability to explore the aircraft from different positions and learn about the aircrew's roles and the environment they operated in  · Authentic audio recordings using the voices of the crewmen themselves  · Capability to update and manage content going forward via a CMS   #MuseumNext #MuseumXRSummit #VR #AR 

The countdown has started ⌛: The 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI International 2023) will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from July 23–28. The following contributions will be made at the conference by our colleagues, which they are excited to present 🗣: • Put your Hands Up - or Better Down? Towards Intuitive Gesture Interaction for Diverse Users of an Assistive Robot - André Dettmann • The Effect of Implicit Cues in Lane Change Situations on Driving Discomfort - Konstantin Felbel • I also care in manual driving - Influence of type, position and quantity of oncoming vehicles on manual driving behaviour on straights on rural roads - Patrick Rossner • Let’s use VR! A Focus Group Study on Challenges and Opportunities for Citizen Partizipation in Traffic Planning - Marc Schwarzkopf • Human-Centered HCI Practices Leading the Path to Industry 5.0: A Systematic Literature Review - Philipp Hein We appreciate the ideas, the conversations, and the opportunity for receiving new perspectives. See you there 🖐! #humanfactors #HCI #international #conference #networking #mobility

At the recent event hosted by EIT Manufacturing South, we delved into the transformative power of #XR (#extendedreality) technologies in #manufacturing industry digitalisation. Here’s my snapshot of key insights: 𝗘𝗨’𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲: Elisa Calza from the Joint Research Centre, European Commission, emphasised the EU’s focus on XR tech and its global impact. 🇪🇺 𝗫𝗥’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Lorenzo Montagna, President of AR-VR Association, highlighted how XR is a reality and can boosts productivity and creativity. 🙌 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Claudio Trevisan from Tenova showcased how XR could address some of their existing challenges, such as train their workforce and step into Industry 5.0. 🏭 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Salvatore Montanarella, CEO of Desys, demonstrated their 360° XR product for effective remote assistance and training. 📱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Eleonora Marino from CIM4.0 shared how their center aids SMEs in XR tech adoption. 💡 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Viktor Malakuczi discussed XR2Learn’s EU-funded project enhancing learning outcomes in industrial settings. 🎓 Thanks to all who contributed, making this event a success. 👏 Stay updated on future events by joining our community! 🔗 #XR2Learn #XR #XReducation #ExtendedReality 

Further info on the previously mentioned XR Network+ and the upcoming online session can be found below!

Hey everyone! 🌟 Just wanted to share my overflowing excitement as I'm gearing up to dive deeper into the world of XR (Extended Reality) as I've decided to take it as my minor in the upcoming semester at college. You all must know about the emerging trend of Spatial design and the recent launch of VisionOS 2 in the market. Seriously, I'm buzzing with enthusiasm about the endless possibilities this new technology brings to the table! 🔮 On a personal note, It's such a thrilling decision for me, and I can't wait to embark on this journey of exploration and innovation in this cutting-edge field. 🎓 Now, with VisionOS 2 hitting the scene, the realm of spatial computing is evolving at warp speed, and I'm beyond thrilled to be part of this journey. The new features and capabilities introduced in VisionOS 2 are nothing short of revolutionary, and I'm itching to get my hands on them to see how they'll shape the future of technology. 🚀 So here's to embracing Spatial design, diving into XR, and experiencing the magic of VisionOS 2! Let's explore, create, and innovate together in this thrilling new era of technology. 🌌 #SpatialDesign #VisionOS2 #XR #ExcitedBeyondWords

🤔Struggling to nail down the perfect XR experience? Tony Bevilacqua of Cognitive3D is here to help! Discover the power of spatial analytics to understand your users and supercharge your designs. 🚀 #XR #design #virtualreality #augmentedreality Join the XR Magazine to learn more!

“Every driver has probably experienced mind-wandering. What is little known, however, is that mind-wandering is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents.“ – Dr. Andrew Reid Reid and his fellow researchers Myrthe Faber & Phill Brown want to create an ecologically valid VR environment to study when, why, and how the mind wanders while driving, and how it can be detected and potentially prevented. The team will make use of the lab facilities at MindLabs. “We partnered with Veilig Verkeer Nederland to connect what we’re simulating in our virtual reality environment with what’s actually happening on the highway.”  The project is funded by Tilburg University’s Digital Sciences for Society program. Through this program, Tilburg University invests in impactful research, education and collaboration aimed at seizing the opportunities and dealing with the challenges of digitalization for science and society. Find out more about the project: https://lnkd.in/e-afpBnw  #digitalization #digitalsciences 

What happens when immersive tech and artificial intelligence converge? ✨ Looking forward to exploring this question with the focus on spatial planning during the panel at "Erlebnis Raumplanung" in #Basel this Thursday. First thoughts: 1️⃣ While #AI will simplify content creation and the availability of custom information, #XR will change the way we interact with digital content. Bringing these trends together will unlock new productivity and creativity use cases in our immediate sight. 2️⃣ "Seeing the invisible" has been possible with XR solutions for a while and is nothing new. But, to adjust your surrounding AI-empowered enables rapid visual #prototyping. 3️⃣ No tablet will be needed for visualization. To display 3D objects, XR technologies enable a higher level of immersion and keep your #handsfree for any other productivity task. How would you leverage the power of AI in your vision? Thank you for the invitation iart - studio for media architectures and Standortförderung Baselland. See you in Basel - link to the event and ticket page is in the comments. Philip E. Sommer, Philipp Roth, Gabriele D'Achille, Patrick Budek #ReimagineThePossible #ImmersiveTech #PwC

"Mimesis" is a term originating from ancient Greek philosophy and aesthetics, particularly discussed by Plato and Aristotle. It refers to the act of imitation or representation of the real world in art, literature, or other forms of cultural expression. With the rise of XR Technologies, Mimesis expands to include the creation of immersive digital environments and experiences, empowering creators to craft interactive simulations and virtual worlds that provide users with unparalleled levels of immersion and engagement. This also prompts questions about authenticity, representation, and the impact of simulated experiences on individuals and society. As technology evolves, so does our understanding of Mimesis in the context of XR, shaping how we perceive and interact with the world around us. At Mimezis Studio, we firmly believe in harnessing the power of representation to strengthen and fortify our reality, offering users transformative encounters that deepen their connection to the world. #xr #mimesis #digitalart #mimezisstudio #digitalnarratives

Dive into the future of immersive visualization at #SIGGRAPH2023. Explore cutting-edge systems, software, and tools for science, research, art, and metaverse applications. https://nvda.ws/3Kpmqb7