The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) invites you to the AR in Leading-edge Utilities Conference and Exhibition. AR in Leading-edge Utilities (ARLU) is a two-day event focusing on the opportunities for impact and barriers facing introduction and widespread use of Augmented Reality (AR) assisted systems in the utilities industry. Presentations, workshop sessions, and demonstrations provided...
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Augmented and Virtual Reality Design for Utilities | Palo Alto, CA | Sep. 18-20, 2017
Are you planning to acquire Augmented or Virtual Reality solutions for your utility? This session will help you learn about the technology and use cases for AR and VR, as well as get experience with a proven technique for establishing organizational consensus by pooling the best ideas from leaders in your organization. Meeting Goals Learn to...
Apple AR: EyeSphere Makes Museum Exhibits More Accessible with New Demo
There are some pretty incredible museum exhibits out there all over the world, but with a limited budget and travel options, it’s hard to hit all of the museums we might want to. Luckily, there is Apple’s ARKit. We’ve already seen some of how ARKit is changing the game in the museum world. From exhibits...
Apple AR: Watch Your Shows in 360° on Floating Orb Thanks to ARKit
Of all the ways I thought I’d be watching my favorite TV shows, on a floating orb was not one of them. Nevertheless, technology has managed to surprise me once again as a new demo has shown a 360° video being played on a floating orb in the middle of someone’s room using Apple’s ARKit....
College Student Creates ‘Scroll’, a Ring That Lets You Control Your AR Experience
Forget what you know about controlling augmented reality experiences. “Scroll” lets you interact with augmented reality using a much more subtle approach: A ring. It looks like an ordinary ring on your finger. It’s black, sleek, and attractive, which is a huge plus. Scroll recognizes gestures including flicking your hand, pointing your fingers, scrolling your...
RealWear’s HMT-1: A hands-free, head-mounted tablet
AREA member RealWear has created a hands free head-mounted tablet the HMT-1. The HMT-1 is a discreet small screen, hands free, head-mounted tablet that is designed to be worn with an industrial helmet for workers in the field, factory or warehouse without obstructing the user’s vision. RealWear they released this product in March 2017 to...
Vuzix Teams and Ubimax Smart Glasses Manufacturing Solution
Vuzix Corporation, supplier of Smart Glasses, AR, and VR technologies for consumers and enterprises, has announced a partnership with Ubimax to offer a hands-free smart glasses solution using the Vuzix M300 to WS Kunststoff-Service. The aim of this team-up is to curtail employee training, improve processes, and reduce errors. One motivator is cited as rising...
Apple AR: Take a Look at the Entire Star Wars Galaxy from Your Living Room
Think you’re a true Star Wars fan? I bet you haven’t created a demo using Apple’s ARKit that creates a map of the entire Star Wars galaxy. How’s that for being a fanatic? ARKit developer Namek Kural posted the demo on YouTube after previously abandoning a website with similar features to the demo. The video...
Apple AR: The Universe Is in Your Floor with New ARKit Portal Demo
You’d better start watching where you’re stepping because there are portals opening up everywhere thanks to Apple’s ARKit. We’ve previously seen portal doors appearing leading to many different places, including a recent one leading to inside the Doctor’s TARDIS. However, new portals are starting to appear and they’re now on your floor. The demo was...
Apple AR: Virtual Drone Is All the Fun of a Real Drone Without the Expense
Drones are a fairly new craze to hit the nation. While they are accessible to the general population, good drones still typically cost a ton of money and despite all the fun they are, it’s sometimes not worth it to actually buy one. If you’re one of those people who would love to play around...
