XR Today - Virtual Reality
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Of all of the various forms of extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), is the most familiar. The technology allows people to create ‘virtual’ landscapes and environments that simulate the real world. Achieving Virtual Reality: Use Cases. What’s Next?
XR Today - Virtual Reality
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
At the event, General Assembly delegates and representatives entered the virtual recreation using Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets and personal avatars. Barbados was the first to enter the virtual world with an online embassy on Decentraland, becoming the first-ever country to host sovereign real estate on the Metaverse.
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ARVR
AUGUST 12, 2021
In addition, some of the biggest names in Caribbean sports, music and entertainment have come together to promote the initiative through communication outreach, including Sir Garfield Sobers (Barbados); Daren Sammy , (Saint Lucia); Mr. Killa (Grenada); Tafa Mi Soleil (Haiti); Omari Banks (Anguilla), Kieran Powell (St.
XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
According to the five-year plan, Seoul would create a virtual platform for public services, with attendees using 3D avatars to interact in a virtualised 3D environment. Prior to this, Barbados became the first country in the world to open a Metaverse embassy to promote tourism and consulate services globally.
XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
MARCH 24, 2023
The Mayor of Seoul unveiled a new virtual version of Seoul in the metaverse, which allows users to access various resources and public services in a virtual reality landscape. In January 2023, South Korea took its metaverse strategy to the next level, introducing a new platform built for public service relationships.
XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
DECEMBER 16, 2022
According to Allied Market Research, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) aviation markets are expected to reach $23.6 Nations such as Barbados, South Korea, Catalonia (Spain), Dubai, and Norway are creating virtual spaces to attract new fliers to top tourist destinations.
Bernard Marr
AUGUST 25, 2023
But I am seeing some interesting examples of governments showing up in the metaverse and adopting metaverse-related technologies, such as virtual reality and digital twins. The government of Barbados is already thinking along these lines, opening a diplomatic embassy in the Decentraland metaverse platform.
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