Slamcore is setting out to develop and commercialize AI-powered SLAM algorithms that give robots better positional awareness in any environment. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
Scandit raises $80 million to power mobile barcode scanning with AR and computer vision
Scandit, a company that develops mobile barcode scanning and computer vision technology, has raised $80 million in a series C round of funding. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
HTC cofounder Peter Chou launches XRspace to bring social VR to the masses
Virtual reality (VR) has been given a renewed sense of purpose due to a global pandemic that has led billions of people to adapt to a new “remote” world order. And Peter Chou wants to be at the forefront of this resurgence. Chou, the HTC cofounder who stepped down from his CEO role at the […]
HTC launches Vive Sync app to let remote teams collaborate in VR
HTC has launched a VR collaboration and meeting app for enterprises as the Taiwanese tech company looks to capitalize on the rapid shift to remote working. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
Strivr raises $30 million to bring VR training to the enterprise
Strivr, which creates a VR platform for companies to train their employees, has raised $30 million in a series B round of funding led by Georgian Partners. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
How AR and remote video could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak
AR and remote video technology could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak by helping them maintain social distancing. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
Oxford VR uses virtual reality to treat social anxiety
Oxford VR has officially launched a virtual reality-based therapy that is designed to help people overcome social anxiety. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers