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As expected, September 2024 was the month of Meta and the official presentation of the « Orion » glasses. In short, it is a huge step forward in the augmented reality glasses sector! Even if the model is not yet available and remains a kind of devkit for the company’s partners, all professionals were able to appreciate the quality of the device. At the same time, many other models of glasses have been announced and all are significantly below. We may have here the new standard, which finally corresponds to what we were all waiting for.
It should also be noted that several companies have announced substantial fundraisings. Even if the XR sector remains, like almost all sectors, in a phase of « cautious » investments, this gives us hope for the future of the field.
We also invite you to check out the slightly more forward-looking articles on the market in China, work in the Metaverse or people’s expectations in the tourism sector. These are also quite optimistic notes on XR developments in the near future. All this with AI of course, but are you surprised?
In terms of usage, announcements are still calm, although there are some interesting developments in the medical field.
See you in a month!
The News
Rokid is organizing an international competition for the development of augmented reality applications on their platform. If you are interested, the deadline is October 16th for registration and November 15th for submission.
Published on: September 22, 2024 – 4:39 p.m.
Strategies, visions and discussions
My perception of the XR landscape in China in 2024 – The Ghost Howls
A must-read article to get an idea of the Chinese XR market « from the inside ». Antony Vitillo (skarredghost) shares his vision without mincing words and with an interesting comparison with the European and US markets.
Published on: September 22, 2024 – 4:31 p.m.
How much importance do the French give to digital technology in museums?
Some very interesting data on the use of Xr in museums and user expectations
Published on: September 16, 2024 – 3:22 p.m.
The Dangerous Fantasy of Cybernetic Cops | The MIT Press Reader
A particularly critical view on the use of XR in the training of police forces in the USA
Published on: September 16, 2024 – 3:13 p.m.
News from the augmented series InCarnatis with Marc Frachet – Augmented Reality – Augmented Reality
It is with great pleasure that we went to meet Marc Frachet to find out the rest of his augmented adventures! In 2018 he presented us the universe of InCarnatis, a science fiction and fantasy universe project that covers a vast time period, from prehistory to the future, and uses various media to enrich the user experience.
Published on: September 12, 2024 – 3:21 p.m.
Is the Metaverse a workplace like any other, with Laurent Chrétien – Augmented Reality
Here is a new interview that completes our series of discussions on the Metaverse. This time we wanted to talk about work and, more precisely, the Metaverse as a place where we can work. To address this question, we are pleased to welcome Laurent Chrétien, CEO and founder of Komodal.
Published on: September 5, 2024 – 3:45 p.m.
Companies
SURGAR announces a fundraising of 11 million euros with its solution combining AR and AI for minimally invasive surgery. The company is now working to obtain CE marking and is developing its solution for other organs.
Published on: September 26, 2024 – 11:18 am
Swiss startup Almer raises $3 million for its AR glasses | ICTjournal
Swiss company Almer Technologies, which offers an integrated remote assistance tool, raises $3 million.
Published on: September 24, 2024 – 9:32 am
Mojo Vision partners with CY Vision to develop HUDs with micro-LED technology
Mojo Vision Announces Partnership with CY Vision to Develop Automotive AR System Based on Its Micro-LED Technology
Published on: September 16, 2024 – 3:16 p.m.
Vuzix Receives $10 Million First Tranche Investment from Quanta Computer
Vuzix Announces $10 Million Investment by Quantum Computer
Published on: September 16, 2024 – 3:15 p.m.
Augmented reality start-up Imvizar raises €1.5m – TechCentral.ie
Irish company Imvizar raises €1.5 million to develop its no-code product in the US.
Published on: September 13, 2024 – 8:49 am
Hardware & Software
VITURE Pro XR Review: OLED Panels, 120Hz Support & More
In the series of « remote screen » type glasses, the Chinese company Viture presented its Pro XR model at the beginning of the year. We can see that this model has many points in common with the XREAL glasses.
Published on: September 30, 2024 – 9:22 am
Introducing Orion, Our First True Augmented Reality Glasses | Meta
Meta’s Orion glasses have just been presented and are generating a lot of anticipation from the sector. The model is not yet intended for the general public, but for partners to test possible uses.
Published on: September 27, 2024 – 9:26 am
Meta Connect 2024: Presentation of the Orion glasses – Augmented Reality
If you work in the field of augmented reality, or if you are passionate about it, you are waiting like us for the Holy Grail: a pair of glasses (really glasses) of augmented reality (really AR) that is both affordable and usable all day long. We were waiting for the presentation of a device of this type at the Meta Connect 2024 on September 25 and, to be honest, we are not disappointed by the promises of the “Orion” model!
Published on: September 26, 2024 – 3:24 p.m.
Former Snap Spectacles developer says the glasses are ‘obviously bad’ – The Verge
Snap’s latest version of Spectacles has attracted some criticism. Technical specifications like runtime and field of view are weak, but the company says this version is still not intended for the general public.
Published on: September 21, 2024 – 9:41 am
Hands-On: Immersed Demos Barely Functional Visor Headset
The presentation of Immersed’s Vizor left many people doubtful because of a design that was much less slim than expected and multiple bugs in the demonstrations. The company must now reassure future users
Published on: September 21, 2024 – 7:52 am
Phantom Technology Unveils New ‘Journey Lens’ AR Smart Glasses
Phantom Technology announces a pair of glasses that will help you focus. It’s a monocular with a small screen but the augmented reality capability remains to be demonstrated
Published on: September 13, 2024 – 10:54 am
Sharp & Japan’s Largest Telecom Unveil Lightweight AR Glasses ‘MiRZA’
It’s Sharp and NTT Docomo’s turn to present a model of augmented reality glasses. The MiRZA seem to go beyond the simple remote screen but will apparently only be available in Japan
Published on: September 13, 2024 – 8:42 am
JBD presented a monochrome projector with high brightness at CIOE 2024 in Shenzhen. The module weighs 0.3 grams and is the size of a bean seed.
Published on: September 12, 2024 – 12:43 p.m.
RayNeo Air 2s and Pocket TV review – GSMArena.com news
TCL presents at IFA2024 its new model of RayNeo glasses, the Air 2s which look a lot like the previous model, the Air 2.
Published on: September 9, 2024 – 2:30 p.m.
[FOXAR 2.0 in Web version] [Announcements]
The FoxAR application is moving to version 2.0, with in particular a web version (foxar.app) and educational guides for the models.
Published on: September 16, 2024 – 2:55 p.m.
The uses
An augmented reality art exhibition in Beaugency
The city of Beaugency offers you an augmented reality exhibition in the city center. You will find 13 creations on the theme of war, peace and hope
Published on: September 21, 2024 – 9:37 am
A glimpse into the future: FDA has cleared multiple AR, VR tools for cardiology
Some examples of FDA-approved uses of XR in the cardiology sector
Published on: September 17, 2024 – 8:25 am
The National Museum of Natural History in London is offering the augmented reality experience “Visions of Nature” designed by the French company Saola
Published on: September 12, 2024 – 12:41 p.m.
Jobs ( list )
- [internship] Augmented Reality for Surgery Training – Dassault Systèmes – Vélizy
- [CDD] Post-Doctoral Fellow in Human-Machine Interaction Mixed Reality – Télécom Paris – Palaiseau
- [internship] UNITY Developer – OGMENTIS – Reims
- [internship] Development of augmented reality solution for remote train driving – ALSTOM – Villeurbanne
- [CDI] Augmented Reality Quality Controller – Segula Technologies – Cherbourg-Octeville
- [CDD] Post-Doctorate in Neurosciences Olfaction Social Cognition and Virtual Reality – CNRS – Lyon
- [internship] Virtual Reality Development Engineer – Assystem – Venelles
- [CDI] Vision and Virtual Reality Research Engineer – IMT Nord Europe – Villeneuve d’Ascq
- [Civic Service] Contribution to the tourist and cultural development of a medieval village – Val d’Oingt
- [job] Principal Smart Cities / Industries Consultant – Orange Consulting – Paris
- [job] Internship – Augmented Reality for Surgery Training – Dassault Systèmes – Vélizy-Villacoublay
- [job] VR & Web Project Manager Assistant Internship – Paris (75) – Digital and Human
- [research] Looking for a work-study program for a master’s degree in immersive technology at Paris Sorbonne
- [research] Search for alternation in AR/VR
- [job] Partnership & Projects Manager, AR Studio – Snap – Paris
- [job] CDI Business Applications Developer .Net C# – Equans – Nantes
Upcoming events ( list )
- JFXR Days 2024 – October 29, 30 and 31, 2024 – Evry
- XR DAYS 2024 Exhibition – La Ruche industrielle – October 15-16 – Vénissieux
- Augmented Enterprise Summit – October 15/17 – Dallas
- GITECH Global – 14-18 October 2024 – Dubai
- AWE EU 2024 – 29-30 October – Vienna
- (RA’pro presence) Tech For Retail – November 26 and 27, 2024 – Paris
- EuroXR Conference 2024 – November 27th to 29th – Athens, Greece
- (RA’pro presence) Satis Expo – November 15 and 16, 2023 – Paris
- XR Awards 2024 – Dec 05 – Rotterdam
- Immersive Tech Week – 4 DECEMBER – 6 DECEMBER – Rotterdam