XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 6, 2022

Last Monday, Avantis Education, a UK-based immersive learning firm, announced the launch of Eduverse across selected K-12 learning institutions in the country. Students can access educational content in Eduverse learning spaces from a “secure and controlled environment.”

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 21, 2018

Google harnesses the power of photos and street view to deliver simplified VR development for teachers and students. The benefits of using immersive technologies as teaching tools have been widely documented and extensively discussed Click To Tweet.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Training and education continue to lead the enterprise-grade AR/VR/MR technology sector. As adoption rises in business settings such as healthcare, aviation, and construction, VR training and education applications have always driven this curve. Immersive training has been proven to be effective.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 15, 2025

Other organizations, like Google, are working on entirely new software solutions. However, full immersion isnt ideal for every use case. The future of VR could be marked by an evolution in haptic devices, such as gloves, body suits, and even armbands that boost immersion.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We’ve seen various flavors over the years such as Microsoft Virtual Earth 3D , and of course Google Earth and Street View. Speaking of Google Earth, its VR edition is an immersive dive into 3D cities around the world. Will 3D Cities Unlock Immersive Experiences? But its advantage is also its drawback: VR.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This week, Avantis, a UK-based immersive learning firm, partnered with the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) district to integrate its ClassVR service into 17 education institutions. Avantis plans to implement its ClassVR solution later this school year as it scales up its immersive learning platform.

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ARPost

MARCH 3, 2020

The Demand for Education in VR and AR. As AR and VR are slowly taking over many industries, including retail , agriculture, customer service, engineering, and education , there is a growing need in platforms that can take the lead and create resources to educate big companies as well as entrepreneurs about AR and VR technologies.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

Glue is a modern collaboration platform that takes advantage of recent advances in immersive 3D graphics, virtual reality, and cloud computing. Great for remote teams, education and digital nomads. Also, instantly switch to a powerful VR mode for an immersive and interactive experience with a VR headset. Image courtesy Spatial.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

They can’t imagine life without Apple, Google, and apps, so education must adapt to their new perception patterns. This AR system isn’t just a game with educational potential. See Also: Developing AR Apps with Google's ARCore. Each of these AR apps already has its place in the educational system. CoSpaces Edu.

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Road to VR

JUNE 23, 2021

“From confronting critical issues like racial bias and suicide prevention to powering immersive learning for pilots and office workers, Moth+Flame’s technology ushers in a new future of education,” said Kevin Cornish, CEO and Founder of Moth+Flame. The post Moth+Flame Raises $2.5M

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VRScout

MAY 17, 2017

Google Expeditions expands services to include educational AR for students. Joining the list of announcements made during the first day of the 2017 Google I/O conference are plans to further expand the company’s Google Expeditions , helping to bring augmented reality experiences into classrooms across the U.S.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

UNAIDS partners with Google & Makhulu Media for a series of VR films about HIV testing. We wanted to see if immersive virtual reality films could encourage people to take an HIV test and improve relationships between nurses and young people by helping them to step into each other’s shoes,” adds Makhulu Media producer Rowan Pybus.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Enter Titanic VR, a new educational experience by Immersive VR Education that brings the sunken wreckage of the RMS Titanic to life once more. Taking in over €57,000, the studio has built the educational experience for all major VR platforms including HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR.

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VRScout

MAY 30, 2018

Google announces the full release of Expeditions AR as well as updates to its Expeditions app. In a continued show of confidence towards VR & AR technology as influential tools in the classroom, Google has today made its limited Google Expeditions AR tours program available to the public free of charge.

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2021

This is especially true for Mondly: Learn Languages in VR , a robust educational language app designed to test your knowledge of a language by immersing you in a variety of realistic scenarios. Join our lifelike characters in a fully immersive language journey!” on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

The rapid development of technology could not but affect the educational process. Although virtual reality technology is not that new, it is being used in education since relatively recently. There are several reasons for the spread of virtual reality technology in education: Reduced price of technical equipment. Visibility.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 9, 2021

If you want to build a career in immersive technologies , you can start by getting your degree in this field. Throughout the program, students will learn how to use modern immersive technology primarily for communication purposes, with a focus on the aspects of ethical and social improvements.

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VRScout

APRIL 14, 2020

XR experiences in general, have proven themselves to be an amazing tool for everything from workforce training and digital marketing to product visualization, entertainment, and immersive online education. Simply send a link to your friend through an email or text message and they can jump in with you using their own compatible device.

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Road to VR

MAY 9, 2018

Google today launched Tour Creator , a web-based tool that lets you easily build a VR ‘tour’ using imagery from Google Street View and even your own 360 photos. Google went to a rural community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to debut Tour Creator.

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VRScout

JANUARY 19, 2020

The Lenovo VR Classroom 2 features tools designed to guide entire classrooms through educational VR experiences. Learn more: [link] #LenovoFETC pic.twitter.com/QwauT2GAlo — Lenovo Education (@LenovoEducation) January 14, 2020. Image Credit: Lenovo. Image Credit: Lenovo.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

One area which is evolving rapidly in the country is the immersive technologies industry, with virtual reality (VR) in particular, forecast to grow at a faster rate than any other entertainment and media industry from 2016 – 2021 in the UK, making it the fastest growing, and largest, virtual reality industry in EMEA.

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Tech Trends VR

MARCH 3, 2020

The pavilion space will also prominently feature a retrospective of large-format Augmented Reality artworks from 2011-2018 by HEAVY , a multiple award-winning creative studio that specializes in using immersive technology to reclaim public spaces for civic engagement, enlightened interactivity, and fun & thoughtful experiences.

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VRScout

APRIL 17, 2019

Earlier this morning, USA TODAY released Notre Dame: After the Fire , an immersive AR experience that provides an explanation of what portions of the 12-century cathedral survived, as well as the current restoration efforts planned for the iconic gothic structure.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 27, 2024

In a company first, the partnership will see all 60 schools in the district provided with access to Eduverse’s library of immersive VR and AR services. Students can access educational content in Eduverse learning spaces within a secure and controlled environment. Vrain Valley Schools.

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Road to VR

MAY 11, 2018

If you’re waiting on positionally-tracked controllers for Google’s latest entry into the Daydream platform, the standalone 6DOF VR headset Lenovo Mirage Solo, you probably won’t ever see it, at least not from Google. Again, VR, [AR], immersive computing all being about vastly richer input and output.”

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ARVR

JANUARY 15, 2021

After packing up classrooms and settling into new teaching settings like living rooms and kitchen tables, teachers, students and parents are beginning to question whether this is the start of a drastic change in the education system. © Google, Inc. A list of over 900(!) available VR expeditions can be found here. © zSpace, Inc.

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VRScout

AUGUST 1, 2020

To cultivate a love of reading and learning, immersive entertainment company Inception created Bookful. Touted as the world’s largest 3D/AR library, the mobile reading platform brings a variety of fictional characters kids know and love to life with hundreds of books and educational gaming experiences enhanced by AR and 3D animations.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 12, 2023

Meanwhile, major technology firms Google and T-Mobile contributed further to the XR landscape with some significant project partnerships. Google Releases AR Geospatial Creator for Unity Google has launched Geospatial Creator for Unity, a new platform that allows developers to preview 3D assets in the Unity Editor.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

You only need a VR headset and the time to sit back and immerse yourself in new worlds. Google Earth VR. Google Earth VR is one of the most detailed and comprehensive VR exploration experiences for anyone. All the areas of the globe mapped by Google cars are now available in the VR app. Why Explore the World With VR Apps?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Check the list below for the full list of honorees: Best Social Experience: Lecture VR – Immersive VR Education Ltd. Pearl – Google Spotlight Studios. Most Transportive Experience: Apollo 11 VR – Immersive VR Education Ltd. Tilt Brush – Google. Tilt Brush – Google (Winner) . Ctrl – Breaking Fourth.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

GIGXR, a company focused on creating powerful instructor-led XR training tools for use by medical training experts, higher education, and the Department of Defense, has announced the launch of two brand new applications that will improve how the medical field approaches hands-on training during COVID-19 and beyond, HoloPatient Remote and GIG Mobile.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 30, 2020

XR Talks is a series that features the best presentations and educational videos from the XR universe. For a full library of indexed and educational media, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. Moreover, matters of privacy and data security will jump into hyperdrive in spatial computing because of the level of sensory immersion.

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ARPost

APRIL 22, 2022

The XRA is an industry organization founded by Google , HTC VIVE , Microsoft , Oculus , and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Much of the report was dedicated to identifying issues that potential policies for immerse worlds could touch on. This has particularly frightening implications in settings like education, and health and wellness.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2017

The pioneering company continues its crusade of spreading VR by donating 100 headsets for educational purposes. Public libraries provide safe, supportive environments that are available and welcoming to everyone,” said Cindy Ball, Oculus Education Program Manager, in a statement. Libraries share the love — at scale.”.

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ARVR

JANUARY 21, 2022

This past year, Google introduced a few new features for ARCore such as recording and playback APIs. Back in 2020, Google announced the development of an AR-based microscope for the Department of Defense (DoD) to improve the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and treatment. It also has many applications in education.

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EON Reality

DECEMBER 20, 2023

” Elon Musk: “VR and AR could be incredibly useful for educational purposes, making complex concepts more tangible and engaging.” ” Bill Gates: “I see VR/AR playing a big role in future education, especially for science and technical subjects.”

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 4, 2025

More info (Aria Gen 2 glassesRoad To VR) More info (Aria Gen 2 glassesUpload VR) Meta refreshes its enterprise and educational offering Meta has just updated its offering for universities and enterprise companies. The new Meta For Education program is now generally available , after a long beta period in which its services have been improved.

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