Technology Focus: Augmented/Virtual Reality

Inside This Issue:

Autonomous Vehicles Take VR Test Drive

Automakers explore augmented and virtual reality in vehicle development and to enhance the driving experience.

Redesigning CAD for Mixed Reality

Break old habits while inventing new practices at the same time.

Mixed Reality Moves Beyond the Cool Factor

As hype subsides, practical use cases emerge.

Virtual, Mixed Reality Market to Reach $30 Billion

IDTechEx report looks at COVID-19 impact on VR adoption.

Workstation Vendors See Tool Chain Emerging for VR Applications

As more engineering firms decide to use VR, workstation vendors must address performance concerns and hardware capabilities.

Mixed Experiences Ring in New Era of Design Collaboration

AR/VR brings enhanced visual context to design collaboration, reducing time-to-delivery cycles and resulting in better products.

Is AR/VR Ready to Go Beyond Visualization?

Storytelling is the dominant use of mixed reality devices at present, but may change in the future.

Virtually Trained

Still using textbooks and whiteboards? AR/VR-assisted learning is faster, more effective and less expensive.