VR/AR

A new training aid using mixed reality and holographic computing technology has been introduced by certification specialist Bureau Veritas to enable trainees to experience inspecting large or difficult to access industrial equipment.

Developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, OmniVision Technologies, has announced the OP02220, a 1080p liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) microdisplay with integrated driver functions and memory. This compact, low-power and cost-effective microdisplay is suited for augmented reality (AR) applications such as glasses and head-mounted displays that need durability, compactness and lightweight.

A new collaborative venture is being launched by Semcon with XMReality, to enhance the user experience of product information with the help of augmented reality (AR). Through smart visualisation, it will be easier for service technicians to get the right information and thereby more effectively solve problems.

Purdue University researchers have developed an approach that allows experienced surgeons and physicians around the world to help less-experienced doctors in war zones, natural disasters and in rural areas perform complicated procedures. “The most critical challenge is to provide surgical expertise into the battlefield when it is most required,” said Juan Wachs, Purdue’s James A. and Sharon M. Tompkins Rising Star Asso...

  VR enthusiasts have the chance to break into virtual worlds on their own feet, run around in games, storm forward or get to safety, at gamescom in Cologne from 21st to 25th August 2018 in Hall 10.1, Stand B070.

Amidst all the hype and wide eyed growth predicted for virtual reality, it's often difficult for stakeholders to decide which of its two words to focus on. In this article, Joseph Zulick, Manager at MRO Electric and Supply, explores questions such as whether VR will deliver only indirect, 'virtual' benefits to businesses or direct, tangible benefits that become bottom-line reality. 

It’s safe to say that Virtual Reality (VR), has progressed well beyond being purely the next generation of gaming technology. As fun and enjoyable as that realm certainly is, with its infinite possibilities (anyone who has seen Ready Player One will know what I mean), the technology has now opened up to a host of other more practical applications.

Nowadays servo motors are used not only in industry and mechanical engineering, but also in innovative areas such as Virtual Reality. In this context, word of KOLLMORGEN's high performance motor and drive technology has spread as far as India. 

So much stress! Fast-paced lifestyles could lead to the pressure of being constantly on the top of your game by staying connected and updated. As a result, you may feel fatigued, frustrated, as well as suffer from headaches, muscle tension, and irritability. In order to help you achieve a more relaxed and coherent state, Merlin Digital, an electronics and digital technology company based in Dubai, launched IntelliSense.

As increasing numbers of people get on their bikes, flashpoints between drivers and cyclists are an all-too frequent sight in Europe’s cities. And while infrastructure that keeps different road users apart struggles to keep pace, Ford is launching a new campaign designed to help improve safety and reduce pollution and congestion.