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CommonGround raises $25M for immersive video avatar technology that doesn’t rely on VR gear

TechCrunch

Like “TrueSelf Scan,” the name of the initial application that’s used to scan a person’s image, the meeting software also will not require a VR headset to use and engage with — users will be “seated” in a room that will be shown on a video screen.

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Power Immersive, Engaging, Impactful Learning Experiences with AR/VR

Trigent

But with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) coming into the picture, things have changed radically for the education sector. We are treading into an era of experiential learning driven by AR/VR. Propelling-immersive-learning-with-AR-VR. from USD 85,818 million in 2020 to USD 181,265 million by 2025.

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LG announces the first 50 participants in its LG Nova program

TechCrunch

XRHealth Virtual Clinic – Integrates VR/AR, licensed clinicians and real-time data analytics. ByondXR – Provides retail 3D virtual experiences that are fast, scalable and in line with the latest metaverse technologies. HEXA – Unique immersive OS with 3D tech stack to create, manage, display and analyze 3D projects.

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Audi spinoff holoride collects $12M in Series A led by Terranet AB

TechCrunch

million), followed by a group of Chinese financial and automotive technology investors, organized by investment professional Jingjing Xu, and educational and entertainment game development company Schell Games, which has partnered with holoride in the past to create content. . I used VR in a car going 90 mph and didn’t get sick.

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Lidar startup Aeva to go public via $2.1 billion SPAC merger

TechCrunch

As they come back, the direction of, and distance to, whatever those pulses hit are recorded as a point and eventually form a 3D map. In September, Aeva announced a production partnership with Tier 1 manufacturer ZF to supply automotive grade 4D lidar. And we feel that now is the right time for us to seize such opportunities.”

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Is Custom Web App Development Popular During COVID-19?

The Crazy Programmer

Augmented Reality AR/VR. User experience is also made easy with the help of AR and VR. People in the Education, Automotive, and real estate sectors have had a seamless time working from home. Local sourcing and 3D printing will rise. Beacon Technology. Through Beacon tech, the user experience is more personal.

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Virtual Reality in Frontend Development: Tips and Trends you Need to Know

Gorilla Logic

VR Uses and Applications. Despite what most people think, virtual reality (VR) is not limited to the gaming industry. VR Headsets on the Market. We are omitting the Sony PlayStation VR headset here, as it is console-exclusive). VIVE Pro 2: Dubbed “HTC Gaming VR headset.”. VR and Frontend Development.