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. 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 […]
Author Archives: E.A.A. Kuipers
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Mar
Mar
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, […]
Augmented Reality, Extended Reality, Mixed Reality
AR Mobile Space for Children to Recognize Mines and Unexploded Ammunition
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
08
Jan
Jan
What an incredible last two days it’s been for us at Fectar at the CES in Las Vegas! We’ve been at the forefront of some of the most innovative and exhilarating advancements in AR and Mixed Reality. 🚗 Automotive Industry Buzz: We’re thrilled with the attention we’ve received from the automotive sector. Our latest projects […]
03
Jan
Jan
Time-consuming, expensive, and frequently uninspiring; there must be a better way to upskill and onboard employees… And there is. Immersive learning can massively boost training efficiency and skill retention in the manufacturing industry. In this article, we’re going to see how you can rapidly build your own immersive virtual training platform, and how this can […]
08
Dec
Dec
Exciting news! Fectar at Meta Event in London for the release of the latest version of the Fectar Immersive Tech App for the Meta Quest 3. Great times ahead, this device is a real game changer for the XR market. With passthrough camera and hand tracking, there is now seamless onboarding and collaboration between devices […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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, it’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 […]
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Jul
Jul
Manufacturers simultaneously have one of the most demanding and essential roles. Factories are where value is created – and there’s a lot of working capital needed to keep everything running smoothly and profitably. From the costs of leasing factory space and machinery to high overheads from energy prices, personnel, and material costs – it all […]
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Jul
Jul
New technologies present both a great opportunity and an eternal dilemma for businesses: should they race to adopt new tech, or hold back and wait until others have already found the best, proven ways of using it? Today, extended reality (XR) is one of those new technologies. You can’t go far without hearing about how […]