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Save the Date for the Most Important XR Events in Q3 and Q4 2022

ARPost

Even though its focus is on new computer graphics technology, it covers many other relevant XR topics, such as privacy and safety in AR and VR, rapid prototyping of XR experiences, haptics, and digital twins. Where: Houston, Texas, USA. Industrial XR Global Summit. When: August 29-31, 2022.

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Training to Craning in 60 Minutes: Putting My VR-learned Skills to the Test with a Real 22 Ton Crane

Road to VR

Last week, I traveled to the Houston Area Safety Council in Pasadena, Texas, to put Industrial Training International VR’s new crane simulator through its paces. If haptic feedback is desired, the “Motion Base” model of the simulator includes a platform with hydraulic lifts at each corner and bass transducers to simulate engine rumble.

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The XR Week Peek (2024.11.19): Meta announces Project Aria research kits, a wave of Chinese smartglasses is coming, and more!

The Ghost Howls

What is interesting is that a few important universities are already using it, including Arizona State University, Houston Community College, Imperial College London, Miami Dade College, Morehouse College, University of Miami, and University of Michigan. Preorders of these devices are open until November, 26th.

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