Mixed reality

IDTechEx Asks What the Future Holds for AR Display Technology

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Friday, November 3, 2023

AR headsets offer some of the toughest challenges available to today's display industry.

Key Points: 
  • AR headsets offer some of the toughest challenges available to today's display industry.
  • This begs the question: which display technologies will dominate the next generation of AR devices?
  • MicroLED microdisplays might be the most hyped AR display technology and are an increasingly common choice in minimalist AR devices which are aimed more at minimizing intrusion than maximizing immersion for the wearer.
  • OLED-on-Silicon (also known as micro-OLED) and Liquid Crystal-on-Silicon (LCOS) displays are the more established display technologies holding much of the rest of the AR display market, with good reason.

IDTechEx Asks What the Future Holds for AR Display Technology

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 3, 2023

AR headsets offer some of the toughest challenges available to today's display industry.

Key Points: 
  • AR headsets offer some of the toughest challenges available to today's display industry.
  • This begs the question: which display technologies will dominate the next generation of AR devices?
  • MicroLED microdisplays might be the most hyped AR display technology and are an increasingly common choice in minimalist AR devices which are aimed more at minimizing intrusion than maximizing immersion for the wearer.
  • OLED-on-Silicon (also known as micro-OLED) and Liquid Crystal-on-Silicon (LCOS) displays are the more established display technologies holding much of the rest of the AR display market, with good reason.

Tech Giants like Apple and Microsoft Lead the Way in the Booming Mixed Reality Market

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

DUBLIN, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Mixed Reality Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Mixed Reality Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global mixed reality market has experienced substantial growth, reaching a significant US$1,175.1 million in 2022.
  • Mixed reality (MR), also known as hybrid reality, combines elements of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
  • Key Trends in the Mixed Reality Market:
    The gaming and entertainment industry's increasing utilization of MR to provide users with immersive gaming experiences is a significant driver of market growth.

Techman Robot Showcases Innovative MR-Based Robot Task Assignment and Programming at ROSCon 2023

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Techman Robot, in collaboration with the Intelligent System Control Integration Laboratory (ISCI Lab) from NYCU unveiled a groundbreaking demonstration at ROSCon 2023, held from October 18th to 20th in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Techman Robot, in collaboration with the Intelligent System Control Integration Laboratory (ISCI Lab) from NYCU unveiled a groundbreaking demonstration at ROSCon 2023, held from October 18th to 20th in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The highlight of the demonstration was the MR-based Robot Task Assignment and Programming system, which showcased the potential of Mixed Reality (MR) technology in the realm of robotics.
  • It features Gesture Recognition, which uses MR glasses to track and interpret hand movements for virtual path planning.
  • Techman Robot's training center not only offers the ROS Driver but also provides comprehensive teaching resources and technical support for users.

Ludia Consulting Expands Collaboration with Microsoft Product Engineering by Developing an Innovation Committee to Further Empower Customers to Receive Maximum Value in their Digital Transformation Journey

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Ludia's Innovation Committee will focus on supporting product previews in Finance & Operations, Human Resources, Field Service, Mobility, Project Operations, and Mixed Reality.

Key Points: 
  • Ludia's Innovation Committee will focus on supporting product previews in Finance & Operations, Human Resources, Field Service, Mobility, Project Operations, and Mixed Reality.
  • Our collaboration  is based on innovation, technology, and experience to help drive the future at Microsoft," said Lucias Diaz, CEO at Ludia Consulting.
  • "By aligning with Microsoft's vision, roadmap, and customer needs, Ludia Consulting has been a critical partner in our engineering team's development.
  • Ludia Consulting is a minority-owned Dynamics 365 partner focused on oil & gas, manufacturing, and service industries in North America, LATAM, and Europe.

LES MILLS XR BODYCOMBAT breaks new ground with multi-reality fitness gaming

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fitness leader Les Mills has today launched LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT XR – the latest instalment of its breakout VR fitness app – boasting groundbreaking new features for the META Quest 3 headset.

Key Points: 
  • AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fitness leader Les Mills has today launched LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT XR – the latest instalment of its breakout VR fitness app – boasting groundbreaking new features for the META Quest 3 headset.
  • META Founder Mark Zuckerberg hailed the BODYCOMBAT XR app as an example of next-level innovation during his launch of the META Quest 3 headset in California.
  • As the world's most popular martial arts workout, BODYCOMBAT™ is enjoyed by millions each week across the world's top gyms.
  • Standout features of the game include:
    The BODYCOMBAT XR app goes beyond jabs, hooks, and uppercuts, with new punch moves and knee strikes added to the dynamic fitness session.

LES MILLS XR BODYCOMBAT breaks new ground with multi-reality fitness gaming

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fitness leader Les Mills has today launched LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT XR – the latest instalment of its breakout VR fitness app – boasting groundbreaking new features for the META Quest 3 headset.

Key Points: 
  • AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global fitness leader Les Mills has today launched LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT XR – the latest instalment of its breakout VR fitness app – boasting groundbreaking new features for the META Quest 3 headset.
  • META Founder Mark Zuckerberg hailed the BODYCOMBAT XR app as an example of next-level innovation during his launch of the META Quest 3 headset in California.
  • As the world's most popular martial arts workout, BODYCOMBAT™ is enjoyed by millions each week across the world's top gyms.
  • Standout features of the game include:
    The BODYCOMBAT XR app goes beyond jabs, hooks, and uppercuts, with new punch moves and knee strikes added to the dynamic fitness session.

MAXST Releases MAXST AR SDK 6.1.0

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Monday, September 18, 2023

MAXST AR SDK 6.0, one of MAXST's commercialized products, is an AR app development kit that enables developers to create and share AR experiences.

Key Points: 
  • MAXST AR SDK 6.0, one of MAXST's commercialized products, is an AR app development kit that enables developers to create and share AR experiences.
  • Such MAXST AR SDK 6.0 is set to be updated to MAXST AR SDK 6.1.0 on September 19, 2023.
  • Recognized as a world-class AR development platform, MAXST's AR SDK will receive updates to not only improve recognition performance, but also expand the range of recognizable targets on local devices.
  • MAXST AR SDK 6.1.0 also introduces a map packaging feature that aims to significantly expand the number of targets that can be loaded on an individual device.

LYTUS TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES LYTUS STUDIOS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Mumbai, India, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lytus Technologies announces the set up and launch of LYTUS STUDIOS in the USA for its content creation and technology services that will serve global markets.

Key Points: 
  • Mumbai, India, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lytus Technologies announces the set up and launch of LYTUS STUDIOS in the USA for its content creation and technology services that will serve global markets.
  • The setting up of Lytus Studios is a natural progression for LYTUS Technologies to serve its own content needs and to take forward its vision of transforming customer experiences with technology.
  • LYTUS STUDIOS is also building a unique video streaming service, LYTUS PLAY.
  • LYTUS STUDIOS will be producing all the original content for the LYTUS PLAY streaming platform in its Hollywood studios.

Maxon Fulfills Technological Wishes in Creation of VR Short 'Ajax All Powerful'

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Monday, August 21, 2023

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, today announced that Cinema 4D and ZBrush were used in the production of animated virtual reality short, Ajax All Powerful. Written and directed by award-winning VR filmmaker Ethan Shaftel and co-produced by easyAction, VeeR and Detona Cultura, the film removes the barrier of the fourth wall to provide viewers with a uniquely immersive perspective in which they experience the events and emotions more acutely through the viewpoint of a protagonist.

Key Points: 
  • The great thing about using Cinema 4D in VR production is that you can use it in several different ways and with Maxon it is such a straightforward process to export files into VR.
  • Launched August 20th, 2023 on the Meta Store , the animated comedy follows double-crossing genie Ajax, who, in a dark twist, collects souls in exchange for granting wishes.
  • Maxon is committed to providing the artistic community with necessary tools that are primed for working in this rapidly developing medium."
  • "I'm hoping that some of the techniques I'm playing with can transcend a single project and apply to other VR narratives and become part of the grammar of VR storytelling.