Author Archives: E.A.A. Kuipers

Digital Twin with Live IoT Data for Remote Assistance

ABB partnered with Fectar to create a cutting-edge Digital Twin of their factory training module, revolutionizing how factory managers are trained. This training module simulates a turbine with an IoT sensor, gateway, and drive module, mirroring the actual components found in a factory. With a smartphone you can scan a QR code on the side […]

6 Example Prompts for AI Virtual Assitant in XR for Business

Whether it’s delivering a compelling sales pitch, demonstrating a new product, or raising environmental awareness, crafting the right prompts for your AI avatars in Fectar Studio is essential for creating impactful and engaging XR experiences. Well-written prompts are crucial for ensuring that your AI avatar delivers the right information in the right way. ๐‡๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž […]

150.000 Children on 750 Schools in Flanders, Belgium, Using Fectar

In an initiative to modernize education, RTC Flanders selected Fectar as the preferred XR platform for schools across the region. Today, 150,000 students aged 14 to 16 years from 750 schools are actively using Fectar to enrich their learning experiences. Extensive Library of XR Lessons with Lesson Plans Fectarโ€™s platform empowers teachers and students alike, […]

Blended Learning using Augmented and Virtual Reality [video]

  Immersive learning in virtual and augmented reality is rapidly expanding in education and business. Educational institutions, from primary schools to universities, are embracing new technologies. Fectar simplifies AR and VR learning by providing a free app that can be used on smartphones, tablets, and VR devices. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: 3D Visualisation of […]

VR in education: examples for classroom use

VR in Classroom

Earlier this year, Reddam House School in the UK, made the headlines by launching its metaverse school, with numerous classes taught in virtual reality (VR) classrooms.ย  While some may have been surprised by this advancement, the benefits of VR in education and training are well-known; it improves learning speed, quality of retention, and improves confidence […]

Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: AI-Enhanced XR Comes to Life

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At Fectar, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with technology. Today, we’re thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking advancement that combines the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Extended Reality (XR) to transform the healthcare experience: an interactive 3D General Practitioner, powered by AI. https://youtu.be/gD3OEnlgf18 Imagine having a virtual doctor at your fingertips, […]

AR Mobile Space for Children to Recognize Mines and Unexploded Ammunition

Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, safety for children became a critical concern. In response, Fectar collaborated with international military experts to develop an AR mobile space designed to help children recognize and avoid mines and unexploded ammunition. This innovative AR experience was created with the specific needs of Ukrainian children in mind, aiming to […]

How to reduce costs of training in the manufacturing industry

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Time-consuming, expensive, and frequently uninspiring; there must be a better way to upskill and onboard employeesโ€ฆ And there is.ย  Immersive learning can massively boost training efficiency and skill retention in the manufacturing industry. In this article, weโ€™re going to see how you can rapidly build your own immersive virtual training platform, and how this can […]

Fundamentals Workshop: How to get started in VR and AR โ€“ get a grasp on whatโ€™s needed

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The opportunity awaits: extended reality (XR) technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have opened a new frontier for businesses. These technologies continue to grow in popularity and demonstrate compelling use cases, so extended reality (XR) will experience significant growth in the coming decades. This creates new opportunities for businesses to distinguish themselves […]

Introducing the new Apple Vision Pro and what means for the XR world

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The Apple Vision Pro is the biggest new product concept to be launched by Apple for many years. As a relative latecomer on the extended reality (XR) scene, itโ€™s already creating quite a stir. The announcement of this innovation from Apple has polarized the XR and technology communities. While many evangelize about the possibilities, some […]