A recent article on Healthcare Innovation discusses the use of Augmented Reality technology in medicine. According to ABI Research, use cases such as improving the operating room, and viewing surgery remotely will boost the use of medical AR. Michael Inouye, the Principal Analyst at ABI Research, is quoted to have said that applying AR in...
A conference, AR in China, was recently held in Gui’An. A summary article (link here) noted important points from the conference, including: Augmented Reality works best in apps when consumers are unaware that AR is involved. B2B will be a significant driver of Augmented and Mixed Reality, as companies will invest in such technology to...
The newest member of the AREA is one of the largest companies in the aerospace, defense, security, and technologies industry – and an Augmented Reality pioneer. It’s Lockheed Martin. The Bethesda, Maryland-based company, which employs 98,000 people worldwide, joined the AREA as a Sponsor member in October. Lockheed Martin will be represented on the AREA...
The AREA has a new editor. Jim Cassidy joined the organization in October and is tasked with supporting the research and preparation of the AREA’s content by developing content strategy, authoring original and thought leadership content, editing content from members and third parties, and producing newsletters. We sat down with Jim recently to learn more...
A press release dated November 9 2016 is available. Scope AR is an AREA member providing advanced AR training solutions. Scope AR has announced a licence with Caterpillar Inc to provide an Augmented Reality based live support video calling platform built specifically for the unique remote assistance needs of industries using heavy machinery. A first-of-its...
EuroVR is a two-day conference and exhibition focused on addressing advances in the areas of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality, including software systems, display technology, interaction devices, and applications. It has become a leading forum for disseminating the latest research results and industrial evolutions, as well as a platform for exchange between researchers,...
Last week, at a Google press event UploadVR had the chance to speak with Google Tango’s director of engineering, Johnny Lee. Tango is a software/hardware solution that allows smartphones and other mobile devices to understand their location in 3D space and translate that information into powerful applications and programs. According to Lee, this technology is also the...
Welcome to the beginning of a new age. Today, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro smartphone is officially being released. The Phab 2 Pro has several things that make it unique. It boasts a colossal 6.4 inch touch screen display (to put that in perspective, the iPhone 6 plus’ screen is 5.5 inches), a herculean 4050 maH...
Paha Schulz, the founder of Playsnak, has a wealth of industry experience spanning from Crytek to Electronic Arts. Taking that and the talents of well-seasoned industry vets, Schulz created a new venture with Playsnak, a company focused on mobile and VR game development and publishing. Playsnak announced via press release they’ve received a $1.3 million...
Online shopping is the ultimate convenience when indulging in our retail obsessions or just seeking out the essentials. With only a few clicks, we can compare prices, designs, and features without having to brave vehicular traffic, foot traffic, or the ever unpredictable attitude of the employees tasked with guiding our perusing. While the absence of...
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