XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 14, 2025

Todays teams are turning to virtual reality for training, collaboration, product development, and even customer service. Need to learn more about the benefits of VR headsets for productivity, collaboration or training? It even has an integrated set of cameras for crisp passthrough capabilities perfect in training scenarios.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announced Android XR The most important news of the week, and one of the most important of the whole year, has been the official announcement by Google of Android XR. Google has entered the field, bringing new validation to XR, and also new competition in the space.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

Image by Google). Google performs interesting AR news at I/O conference. At Google I/O, no executive of the company has talked about the M-word, but they have anyway showed interesting AR updates, which will be relevant for our future M-world. Another cool announcement has been the one of Immersive View for Google Maps.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we tune our Vizio TV to the Walmart channel, discuss a Reddit-trained AI, and slap a phone on our wrist. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 25, 2022

Google starts testing its AR glasses in the wild. Google has announced that it is going to start to test the prototypes of its AR glasses in the wild. What is relevant about this piece of news is that Google has just confirmed its strong commitment to augmented reality. More info (Google testing AR glasses?—?Official

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AR Insider

MARCH 22, 2021

This week, Facebook Reality Labs goes haptic, VR training and SXSW updates. KLM is increasing VR training for train workers after success with airlines. The pandemic has accelerated the testing of XR technologies in training workforces for transportation. STYLY launches support for 3D models made with Google Tilt Brush.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

On the factory floor, XR solutions like immersive training and remote guidance provide crucial insights for workers operating highly expensive machinery in, at times, dangerous environments. However, Valdez found otherwise: On the generational difference in training particularly.

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Road to VR

MARCH 12, 2020

Work on them with others in your organization in real-time, like with a Google Doc. Education & Training. These VR collaboration tools are built with an eye toward remote education, training, lectures, and large presentations. Engage is an education and corporate training platform in virtual reality.

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Road to VR

APRIL 28, 2018

But we could see that change in the near future, thanks to research from Google which details a system for low-cost, mobile inside out VR controller tracking. Google’s approach effectively aims to infer the position of the controller by looking at the users arms and hands, instead of glowing markers. Image courtesy Google.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Visual search requires immense levels of AI training for object recognition. Given Google's unique capabilities (think: Google Images), we're predicting that it releases a visual search API. What are the telling signs? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The company revealed its first iteration of Project Aria back in 2020, showing off a sensor-rich pair of glasses which the company used internally to train its machine perception systems, ultimately tackling some of the most complex issues in creating practical, all-day augmented reality glasses of the future.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 15, 2023

With major technology firms like Meta, Google, and Microsoft investing millions into the emerging space, enterprise end-users are already feeling the innovative presence of genAI – and there is more to come. The genAI-based questions allow each training scenario to be unique. Generative AI is here to stay.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Top news of the week (Image by Google) AI models to generate 3D scenes start to surface This week we had the announcement of two AI models dedicated to the generation of 3D worlds. The fact that it can be played by an agent is relevant to train AI agents in synthetic worlds. appeared first on The Ghost Howls.

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VRScout

JULY 6, 2017

For the last month I’ve been working with Google to test Blocks, a new VR creation tool that enables anyone to 3D model low polygon objects without training. While I was at Google, I frequently did this to test different lighting scenarios, but it also caused me to build my objects in Blocks differently. Happy modeling!

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ARVR

JANUARY 2, 2023

We’ll start with the company that’s become the front door to the web, and lots of shopping activity: Google. Among other things, Google uses its influential position to incubate and expose AR. Second, it grants prime real estate (the Google homepage) to its visual search tool, Google Lens. But how does AR play in?

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A VPS system detecting visual features in the surrounding environment (Image by Google) VPS stands for Visual Positioning System. GPS together with the sensors on the phone is all that we need to orient ourselves on a 2D map like Google Maps that we use every day. What is VPS? How do you develop an application using VPS?

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2017

In both corporate training and K-12, companies and schools are reporting positive results about the impact of VR/AR on retention, engagement, and efficiency. Upskill, an augmented reality software training company, has cited seeing on average a 32% improvement in the workforc e of their clients. Reports cite that just 6.7%

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

This has led to lots of creative approaches such as crowdsourcing ( 6d.ai ), visual databases for object recognition ( Google & Apple ), satellite imagery ( Sturfee ) and compositions of 2D images ( Scape ). We’ll see if there’s a similar training-wheels outcome for Display.land. Header image credit: Ubiquity6.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

For example, during the training of police officers, it is possible to simulate situations of pursuit, detention, and interrogation while teaching students the best legal practices, quick and correct reactions, and respect for human rights at the same time. Image Credit: Google. Image Credit: Microsoft.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

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. So, here are some of the best VR apps and experiences for traveling around the world you should try: 1.

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ARPost

MARCH 2, 2021

Based on the experiments already conducted, it can be argued that the effectiveness of training using VR is higher than of the classical methods. We can find educational VR content in a variety of sources, such as: VR apps in the App Store, Google Play, or Steam directories. Google Earth VR. Efficiency. 3D Organon VR Anatomy.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

To sidestep tech jargon, Google sometimes calls it “search what you see.”. Speaking of Google, it’s the front runner for visual search. It has a narrower use case than Google — mostly around consumer products — but that focus aligns with monetization. Though in fairness, Google announced that figure a year ago.

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ARVR

MAY 24, 2022

Last week, Google held its annual I/O developer conference?—?and Buried in all the keynote action, there was also a notable nugget for AR: Google Lens is now used for 8 billion visual searches per month. To put that in perspective, it’s still miles from the 2 trillion+ total annual Google search queries. in Google fashion?—?is

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AR Insider

MARCH 17, 2021

It’s also naturally monetizable and Google is highly motivated to make it happen. As background, visual search has dual meanings including reverse-image search on Google desktop. One place this takes form is Google Lens. But visual search may not be a winner-take-all market, nor one that is Google-dominant. Training Set.

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AR Insider

APRIL 28, 2021

But greater impact could come from the web’s most well-traveled destination: Google. For one, Google increasingly offers AR-enabled search results that come to life in 3D. For one, Google increasingly offers AR-enabled search results that come to life in 3D. Another way monetization will play out is Google Swirl.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 28, 2020

One historical parallel is the mighty Google. In fact, Google is a natural candidate to build this “Internet of Places.” After spending years assembling a knowledge graph on the web, Google has the building blocks for a “spatial web.” ” XR Talks: Lessons From Building AR for Google Maps, Part I.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Viverse is taking the next step in making our vision a reality by creating a world of possibilities to learn, create, explore, train, play, and unwind,” said Cher Wang, Co-Founder and Chairwoman at HTC. The Vive Guardian app is available free to download via the Google Play Store and Viveport. Image Credit: HTC Vive.

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VRScout

AUGUST 26, 2021

Originally released back in 2017 on Google Daydream, Samsung GearVR, Oculus Go, and SteamVR headsets— Mondly VR features support for over two dozen languages, including but now limited to Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2022

The device provides users with key performance data in real-time, allowing them to stay informed while remaining focused on their training. “Instant, intuitive access to real-time performance data is a game changer for endurance athletes – in training and in competition.” ” ActiveLook 2.0 Image Credit: MicroOLED.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Using VR headsets, solutions like MindMaze can assist people suffering from neural problems, such as those who have suffered from stroke injuries, to train, recover, and retrain their minds. Augmedix for Google Glass // Credit: Augmedix. Help Mental Injury Recovery. Augmented Medical Records.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Mapping the physical world requires scale and deep pockets, akin to Google or Snap. Speaking of tech giants, Google has AR cloud ambitions , evident in its interlocking spatial computing efforts. These include visual search through Google Lens , and visual navigation through LiveView. Making the Physical World Clickable, Part I.

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ARPost

APRIL 28, 2022

For example, Google Expeditions allows you to visit the Louvre with a tour, wander on the Moon or fly to Mars. According to Harvard Business Review , VR-trained surgeons are 230% more efficient at performing surgical procedures than traditionally trained specialists. VR in Vocational Training: Total Immersion.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Additionally, engineers train Deep Learning algorithms to accurately detect markers in live video data. Sponsored content. Sponsored by Softeq. Extended reality in visual solutions is making the headlines.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It is not by chance that is Reality Labs working on it: the data collected from AR and VR headsets, and also from the Project Aria glasses, can be very precious to train these robots. As you can see, competition is pushing all the big brands like Meta, Apple, and Google, to improve their products as best and as fast as they can.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Where does Google fit in all of this? Besides financial incentive to future-proof its core search business with next-generation visual interfaces — per our ongoing “ follow the money ” exercise — Google’s actual moves triangulate an IoP play. That includes its “search what you see” Google Lens , and Live View 3D navigation.

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Road to VR

MAY 17, 2024

That means the $1,000 WeldVR app is now the most expensive app you can find on the Horizon Store—beating out the previous ‘most expensive app’ , the $240 medical training app, Fetal Heart VR. For comparison, Apple’s App Store allows apps to be priced up to $10,000, and Google’s Play Store up to $400.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Facebook is continuing its push toward delivering AR glasses and it’s showing some of its development out in the open; Project Aria is a sensor-rich pair of glasses which the company will use to train its AR perception systems and asses public perception of the technology. It’s like Google Glass times ten.

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