XR2INDUSTRY Project: Pioneering the Future of Extended Reality in Industry
Hands-On Session with Consortium Members – 12/18/2024
Transforming Industrial Applications with XR Innovation
The XR2INDUSTRY Project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, is a groundbreaking initiative focused on redefining the role of Extended Reality in industrial applications. As industries evolve, the need for immersive technologies that enhance productivity, training, and operational efficiency has never been more pressing. This project aims to bridge the gap between technological advancements and real-world industry challenges by developing next-generation XR solutions tailored to manufacturing, maintenance, and workforce training. With a strong emphasis on privacy by design, the project integrates Lynx’s approach to ensuring secure and ethical data management, while also striving to establish a European-standard XR platform that prioritizes transparency, interoperability, and digital sovereignty.
Through collaboration with leading technology providers, industrial leaders, and research institutions, the XR2INDUSTRY Project is driving the integration of augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality into practical business solutions. By setting new standards for immersive technology, the initiative is ensuring that XR is not just an emerging innovation but a transformative tool that delivers measurable impact.
The XR2INDUSTRY Project is structured around key focus areas that address the most pressing industrial challenges. Workforce training and skill development are being revolutionized through virtual and augmented reality simulations, providing immersive, risk-free training experiences for workers across multiple industries. Remote assistance and maintenance are being enhanced through AR-powered solutions, enabling real-time support and reducing downtime for critical operations.
As the project advances, the consortium is following a structured roadmap that ensures the successful development, testing, and deployment of XR solutions. The initial phase focuses on planning, defining industry-specific use cases, and aligning technical frameworks with business needs. Prototype development and testing are being carried out in real industrial environments to validate the effectiveness of the solutions. Pilot implementations will provide further insights into performance, scalability, and business impact, leading to the establishment of best practices and industry-wide standards for XR adoption.
The XR2INDUSTRY Project is not just about envisioning the future of Extended Reality but actively building it. The initiative is open to collaborations with organizations looking to explore XR-driven transformation in their operations. As new milestones are achieved, the project will continue to share insights, case studies, and success stories, demonstrating the tangible benefits of XR in industry.
Why Does This Collaboration Matters?
By uniting XR developers, industrial leaders, and R&D experts, the XR2 Industry Project ensures that its solutions are not just visionary but also practical, scalable, and business-ready. Each partner contributes unique capabilities, ensuring that XR solutions are aligned with real industry needs, creating a roadmap for widespread adoption.
Next Steps & Project Roadmap
The XR2 Industry Project is currently advancing through several critical development phases:
✔ Consortium Collaboration & Planning – Establishing goals, technical frameworks, and industry-specific use cases.
✔ Prototype Development & Testing – Designing, developing, and validating XR solutions in real industrial settings.
✔ Pilot Implementations – Deploying XR applications in real-world industry environments to measure impact and fine-tune solutions.
✔ Standardization & Scaling – Defining industry-wide best practices and creating pathways for scalable XR adoption.
As the project progresses, key milestones, insights, and case studies will be shared with industry stakeholders.
Exciting News!
We will soon be announcing the winners of our first Open Call, where cutting-edge projects and startups will receive support to accelerate their XR solutions. Stay tuned for updates on the visionary teams that will shape the next generation of immersive technologies!
But we’re not stopping there! To maximize the impact of XR2INDUSTRY, we are inviting forward-thinking companies to join our Advisory Board. As a board member, you will:
Shape the roadmap for XR adoption in industry
Collaborate with leading experts in XR, AI, and immersive technologies
Gain early access to insights, research, and cutting-edge developments
Influence standards and best practices that will define the future of XR
Be part of this revolution! If your company is ready to drive real-world XR adoption and innovation, we’d love to have you on board.
Meet the XR2INDUSTRY Project Partners
At the heart of the XR2INDUSTRY Project is a consortium of distinguished partners, each bringing specialized expertise and a shared vision for the future of Extended Reality. The project brings together technology developers leading the way in XR hardware & software. Industry partners from manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure are actively contributing to the development and deployment of XR applications that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. Research and academic institutions are playing a crucial role in exploring the cognitive and ergonomic aspects of XR usability, ensuring that solutions are not only technologically advanced but also user-friendly and effective in real-world environments.
The XR2INDUSTRY Consortium consists of the following partners:
Coordinated by: UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA (UPV)
Partners:
Lynx Mixed Reality (France): Company specializing in mixed reality. It developed the Lynx-R1, a standalone headset combining augmented and virtual reality, designed with a “privacy by design” approach to ensure user data protection.
The Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain): Leading Spanish institution renowned for its commitment to technological advancement and innovation. In alignment with its mission, UPV coordinates the XR2INDUSTRY project.
SupportSquare (Belgium): Company excelling in developing compliant and relevant XR content. Their Passerelle Platform is a centralized SaaS platform that facilitates rapid adoption and management of XR tools within organizations. It supports scalable deployment, real-time collaboration, and seamless integration with existing systems.
Altheria Solutions (Belgium): Specializes in developing virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) training solutions aimed at enhancing learning efficiency and engagement across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, agri-food, utilities, and education.
TKorp (France): Expert in large-scale delivery of XR solutions, ensuring scalability and industrial empowerment.
Flux50 (Belgium): Provides use cases in Industry 5.0 to test the platform.
FundingBox Accelerator (Poland) and FundingBox Communities (Spain): Coordinate open calls to foster innovation in hardware, software, and new use cases.
LM Law (Germany): Ensures GDPR compliance and data privacy best practices.
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Website: https://xr2industry.eu/
Acknowledgement: XR2INDUSTRY has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101135547.
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