The VOXReality team is proud to announce the results of its Open Call, which supports pioneering institutions in their quest to innovate within the field of extended reality (XR). Each beneficiary is awarded 200K EUR in funding as part of a 1-year programme aimed at extending application domains for immersive XR technologies. This initiative is designed to integrate cutting-edge AI models into real-world applications, enhancing human-to-human and human-to-machine interactions across various sectors, including education, heritage, manufacturing, and career development.
Empowering Innovation: Spotlight on Selected Projects and Beneficiaries
Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the VOXReality team has selected five dynamic projects as beneficiaries, showcasing innovative approaches to XR applications:
MindPort GmbH & LEFX GmbH (Germany) – AIXTRA Programme
AIXTRA focuses on overcoming language barriers in international digital education through a VR authoring tool with automated real-time translation. By introducing AI-based virtual training partners, it aims to create a more inclusive learning environment, facilitating effective remote training sessions for multilingual participants.
Animorph Co-operative (UK) – CrossSense Programme
CrossSense smart glasses empower people living with Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment to live independently by supporting their ability to recall information. This project seeks to enhance user interaction in XR environments, laying the groundwork for a fully commercialised version through user testing and an open-sourced association engine.
XR Ireland (Ireland) & Āraiši ezerpils Archaeological Park (Latvia) – VAARHeT Programme
The Voice-Activated Augmented Reality Heritage Tours (VAARHeT) project aims to enhance visitor experiences at the Āraiši ezerpils Archaeological Park. By leveraging VOXReality’s AI models, the initiative will offer personalised museum tours and facilitate real-time multilingual translation of live tour guides, enriching educational opportunities for diverse visitors.
KONNECTA SYSTEMS P.C. (Greece) & IKNOWHOW S.A. (Greece) – WELD-E Programme
WELD-E addresses critical challenges in the welding industry by integrating voice and vision-based AI systems within an XR environment. This initiative aims to provide remote support for robotic welding operations, improving communication through speech recognition and automated translation to create a more effective training experience.
DASKALOS APPS (France) & CVCOSMOS (UK) – XR-CareerAssist Programme
XR-CareerAssist seeks to innovate career development by offering personalised, immersive experiences tailored to individual users. This project integrates VOXReality’s AI models to provide real-time feedback, potential career trajectories, and educational pathways, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of users.
VOXReality’s overarching goal is to conduct research and develop new AI models that will drive future XR interactive experiences while delivering these innovations to the wider European market. The newly developed models focus on addressing key challenges in communication and engagement in various contexts, including unidirectional settings (such as theatre performances) and bidirectional environments (like conferences). Furthermore, the programme emphasizes the development of next-generation personal assistants to facilitate more natural human-machine interactions.
As VOXReality continues to advance XR and AI innovation, the successful implementation of these projects will pave the way for more immersive, interactive, and user-friendly applications. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among the selected institutions, the VOXReality team is committed to enhancing the landscape of extended reality technologies in Europe.
Ana Rita Alves
Ana Rita Alves is an International Project Manager and current Communication Manager at F6S. With a background in European project management and a Master’s in Psychology from the University of Minho, she excels in collaborative international teams and driving impactful dissemination strategies.
