The Expedition 72 crew explored new technologies on Friday including life support systems supported by photosynthesis, capturing satellites with robots, and cold welding in microgravity. The International Space Station residents also continued checking out spacesuits while keeping up standard lab maintenance tasks at the end of the week. Using micro-algae to remove carbon dioxide, produce …
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Station Crew Studies Immunity, Digestion Systems to Benefit Health
The Expedition 72 crew’s space biology research on Thursday explored how the human immune and digestion systems react to weightlessness to improve health on Earth and in space. The seven residents aboard the International Space Station also worked on a variety of other experiments while continuing the upkeep of the orbital lab. NASA astronauts Suni …
EU Grant Awarded to Boost Enterprise AI-Powered XR Solutions
Today, VOXReality awarded €1 million in grant funding to five European XR projects that use AR/VR/MR technology to solve hurdles in human-to-human interaction for enterprise sectors. VOXReality awards the €1 million grant via equal €200k investments across a 1-year programme. The European Commission-funded VOXReality group focuses on aiding the development of XR services in the region. […]
Amazon to Deploy AR Smart Glasses to Delivery Drivers
This week, reports stemming from Reuters highlight how Amazon is employing AR smart glasses to optimise its delivery options. Amazon is planning to deploy its new bespoke smart glasses for delivery drivers. The glasses will leverage AR visualisations to help guide drivers on their routes, seemingly for on-foot navigation towards a customer landing point. […]
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Facebook Switches to ‘Views’ As its Primary Metric
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The Light Brigade Update Adds A Stealthy Gunslinger To The VR Roguelike
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PvP Mixed Reality Shooter Last Stand Enters Early Access Today On Quest
Multi-location mixed reality PvP shooter Last Stand enters early access today on Quest.