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07/16/2024 10:30

Fraunhofer HHI and XRBB intensify cooperation to promote XR technologies

Giulia Brabetz Pressestelle
Fraunhofer-Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut, HHI

    One of the leading German associations in the field of Extended Reality (XR) "Extended Reality Berlin-Brandenburg e.V." (XRBB) and Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) are starting a closer collaboration to advance the development of XR and immersive technologies. The Fraunhofer HHI-operated "Innovation Center for Immersive Imaging Technologies" (3IT) will be central to this venture. 3IT is a network of scientific and industrial partners developing new technologies with a focus on 3D, VR/AR/XR, volumetric video, UHD and HDR for industrial, medical and cultural applications and is part of the Fraunhofer HHI showroom "Science Tech Space @ HHI."

    As leading Berlin institutions, XRBB and Fraunhofer HHI want to use their intensified collaboration to strengthen the capital's XR ecosystem. Fraunhofer HHI contributes its expertise in the development of the latest immersive image, video and audio technologies to the partnership, while XRBB provides the broad and diverse network of its members from the high-tech and media industry.

    In the context of the cooperation, XRBB will use the 3IT as both a meeting place for its members and for joint events with Fraunhofer HHI. In addition to this, there are plans for two new event formats per year as well as other joint activities. Members of XRBB will also have the opportunity to exhibit their latest results and products at the 3IT and present them to stakeholders from business, science and politics.

    A first example of the close cooperation was the successful joint event "Future Narratives - Smart City", which took place on June 2, 2024 in Berlin. Leading experts in innovative urban solutions presented and discussed new technologies and concepts.

    Participants experienced up-close the SMART SPACE Hardenbergplatz pilot project and saw how innovative XR technologies can transform an urban space. Another highlight was the XReco project, which showed how XR is revolutionizing tourism in cities and creating new experiences for visitors.

    The Fraunhofer HHI projects on display – BIMKIT, EConoM, DigitalTWIN and COMPAIR – provided valuable insights into the application of digital twins, artificial intelligence and citizen science in urban development.

    Dr. Ralf Schäfer, Deputy Executive Director of Fraunhofer HHI, emphasized: "We are excited about the opportunities that our collaboration opens up and look forward to creating more innovative solutions together for the larger network of our institutions."

    Kathleen Schröter, Chairwoman of the XRBB Board, adds: "The synergies between XRBB and Fraunhofer HHI are obvious. As the former Executive Manager of 3IT, I am particularly pleased that we are now officially building more stable bridges between our networks."

    The next joint event "3IT Summit meets XRBB" will take place on October 15, 2024. Members of XRBB are invited to exhibit their projects and actively participate in the program.


    Contact for scientific information:

    Dr.-Ing. Ralf Schäfer
    Phone: +49 30 31002-560
    Email: Ralf.schaefer@hhi.fraunhofer.de


    More information:

    https://extendedrealitybb.org/
    https://www.3it-berlin.de/
    https://www.hhi.fraunhofer.de/showroom.html
    https://gemeinsamdigital.berlin.de/de/smart-space-hardenbergplatz/
    https://xreco.eu/
    https://bimkit.eu/en/welcome-to-bimkit
    https://www.econom.one/
    https://d-twin.eu/
    https://www.hhi.fraunhofer.de/abteilungen/vit/projekte/compair.html


    Images

    HHI x XRBB Collab
    HHI x XRBB Collab

    © Extended Reality Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.


    Criteria of this press release:
    Journalists
    Electrical engineering, Information technology, Media and communication sciences, Physics / astronomy
    transregional, national
    Cooperation agreements
    English


     

    HHI x XRBB Collab


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