XR Association And Ecorys Publish In-Depth Study On State And Future Of XR Technology In Europe
Today, the XR Association the trade association representing the broad ecosystem that powers the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industries and Ecorys a prominent European economic research firm released a new study outlining the state of the European XR industry. Building on an original 2017 analysis XR and its Potential for Europe evaluates the drivers of XR adoption in Europe and paints a bright future for …
– Today, the XR Association (XRA) the trade association representing the broad ecosystem that powers the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively, XR) industries and Ecorys a prominent European economic research firm released a new study outlining the state of the European XR industry. Building on an original 2017 analysis XR and its Potential for Europe evaluates the drivers of XR adoption in Europe and paints a bright future for immersive technology in a di
XR Industry Declares Inclusion of Immersive Technology in Endless Frontier Act Chief Legislative Priority for the 117th Congress
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, the XR Association (XRA) – the trade association representing the broad ecosystem that powers the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industries – submitted for the public record a statement advocating for the inclusion of immersive technology among the ten key technologies designated by the newly reintroduced Endless Frontier Act.
The bipartisan, bicameral Endless Frontier Act moves to solidify the United States leadership in scientific and technological innovation by doubling down on the discovery, creation, and commercialization of ten identified technology fields of the future. Notably absent from the list of ten key focus areas – each poised to receive an influx of federal R&D funding – is immersive technology, despite its transfo
XR Association Launches Initiative With Bipartisan Policy Center
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, the XR Association (XRA), the trade association representing the broad XR ecosystem that powers the virtual, augmented, and mixed reality industry, launched a year-long partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) dedicated to examining the applications and impacts of XR technology on society. The initiative kicked off with a virtual event that brought together thought leaders from academia, civil society, industry, and government to discuss the promise and policy implications of immersive technology. This initiative is a crucial first step toward tackling some of our industry s challenges and advancing the proven potential of XR to enrich society, said XRA CEO Liz Hyman. Our hope is that we can bring together academia, politics, government, civil society, industry, and science to have open and forthrig
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In the 2020 Augmented and Virtual Reality Survey conducted by Perkins Coie, Boost VC, and the XR Association, nearly three-quarters of industry leaders polled indicated that they expect immersive technologies to be mainstream within the next five years. A noteworthy number of industry leaders believe that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will help drive this adoption in both consumer and business segments. The growth of immersive technologies with AI and machine learning does, however, come with risks. This article will discuss the legal, compliance, and ethical risks in the data privacy landscape when integrating machine learning functionality into immersive technology offerings.