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We’re thrilled to announce the completion of the General Assembly of the XR4Human Project.

✅ Successful General Assembly: The General Assembly of the XR4Human Project was a resounding success, held on October 30-31 at the prestigious Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI in Berlin.

💡 Unlocking XR Potential: The XR4Human Project has brought together a multinational and transdisciplinary consortium with a common goal – exploring the limitless possibilities of Extended Reality (XR) technologies and providing essential guidance and tools to ensure their equitable, inclusive, and human-centered development.

🔍 Progress and Insights: Over two productive days, we engaged in discussions about our project’s progress, shared groundbreaking insights, and collectively set the stage for our next steps.

🌍 A Commitment to Inclusivity: As we move forward, our unwavering commitment is to continue paving the way for equity and inclusivity in the ever-evolving field of XR technology.

Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on the progress we’re making in the XR4Human Project. The future of XR is bright, and we’re excited to share it with you!

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone achieved during our recent public event, signaling the continuous progress of the XR4Human Project.

The XR4Human Project Public Event, which took place on October 31st, was hosted at the impressive facilities of the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI. This gathering united a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering thought-provoking discussions centered on the ethical use and development of Extended Reality (XR) technologies.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the attendees and esteemed speakers, including Thomas De Bruyne, Muki Kulhan, Theo Karapiperis, Etienne Aucouturier and Lucas Stephane. Their energetic and expert contributions greatly enriched our conversations, expanding our collective understanding of XR’s potential.

To gain a deeper insight into the XR4Human Project and its mission, we invite you to explore our website. Keep up to date with our project by following our dedicated page for more opportunities to actively engage in the ongoing dialogues shaping the future of XR.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023

🕒 Time: 14:00 – 21:00 CET

📍 Venue: Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications/Showroom Science Tech Space @ HHI, Salzufer 15-16 10587 Berlin, 10587 Berlin, Germany

XR4Human invites you to a transformative event that delves into the profound impacts of Extended Reality (XR) technology while emphasizing ethics, legality, and inclusivity. We believe in XR’s potential to revolutionize industries and lives, but we also recognize the responsibility it carries.

Join us as we explore three critical dimensions:

1️⃣ Ethical Considerations: Discover how XR technology shapes our society and individual rights.

2️⃣ Legal Frameworks: Navigate the intricate legal landscape surrounding XR, ensuring compliance and ethical practice.

3️⃣ Inclusivity in XR: Learn about initiatives to ensure XR benefits all communities, fostering diversity and accessibility.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the XR4Human Project Public Event!

🎟 Register for On-Site Participation by October 25, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.be/e/xr4human-public-event-tickets-710192403597?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1

📲 Register for Online Participation by October 30, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/xr4human-public-event-online-tickets-731755369007?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us in shaping the future of XR technology, where innovation meets responsibility!

Stereopsia is an international forum dedicated to immersive technologies and content. It is the ultimate gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, content creators, academics, and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives since 2009 https://stereopsia.com/

XR4Human project will participate at the 15th Edition of Stereopsia Europe event which will take place on 18-19-10 October 2023.
The XR4Human project mission is to shape the future of XR technologies in Europe by co-creating living guidance documents on ethical and related policy, regulatory, governance, and interoperability issues of XR technologies.Our project is all about building public trust, fostering acceptance, a strong and competitive European XR ecosystem. By collaborating with experts and stakeholders, we’re shaping the ethical framework for XR.

In addition, an online repository of test cases and an XR rating system will also empower the XR community to make informed decisions about XR technology.
Join us at Stereopsia Europe event, meet our coordinators, prof. Rigmor Baraas and Prof. Rosemarie de la Cruz Bernabe and discover how we’re paving the way for a responsible, innovative, and trusted XR future.
Save the date, and stay tuned for more updates!

Together, let’s shape the future of XR.
Learn more about the Stereopsia EUROPE event which will take place on 18-19-20 October 2023 by clicking here: https://stereopsia.com/event-program/

XR4Human Poster Presentation at ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices) Pre-congress session!
Thank you to everyone who visited our XR4Human poster and engaged in enriching conversations. Your insights and feedback continue to propel us forward.
As we progress from the Pre-congress to the ENRIO (European Network of Research Integrity Offices) 2023 Congress, we are excited to deepen our connections, learn from experts, and contribute to the wider conversation about research integrity practice and the development of responsible research in Europe.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore the endless possibilities that equitable, inclusive, and human-centered eXtended reality technologies can provide.

XR4Human’s online forum, is provided by XR4Europe – the pan-European organization of XR professionals. The members of the forum are of different sectors: business, civil society and research. This allows the forum to be variegated in terms of inputs.

The forum is the key element for the growth of the community online and its involvement in addressing the risks related to XR technology, starting by understanding them.

Such risks are of different nature and were found to be: physical and mental health risks, social risks, abuse of power, and legal risks. Plus, the risks related to diversity and inclusivity and accessibility and interoperability. Indeed, gender, age, and social inequality could deepen the digital divide in Europe – posing a threat to European values such as equality and solidarity.

The forum is accessible to everyone who wishes to join in a fairly easy way. Click here https://community.xr4europe.eu/ or scan the following QR code and follow the instructions.

If someone is already a member, their access will happen directly via the XR4Europe login. If someone wishes to join, they simply need to use their ARMember credentials.

Stay tuned!

After a period of consultation and collaboration with various organizations, institutions, universities, and stakeholders, the European Commission has released its highly anticipated strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds.

The XR4Human project was a part of this process by providing feedback to the publication of its call for evidence in March regarding the ”virtual worlds”.

Through this comprehensive initiative, European Commission aims for a Web 4.0 and virtual worlds reflecting EU values and principles. The strategy focuses on fostering an open, secure, trustworthy, fair, and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses, and public administrations

Read the document here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3718

We are thrilled to announce the publication of an article providing a comprehensive overview of the XR4Human project in the XRforPED Green Paper! This publication showcases a collection of articles that delve into the realm of Extended Reality (XR) and its transformative impact on the human experience. With accessibility to not only the esteemed members of E.N.T.E.R., but also to all visitors of the E.N.T.E.R. website, this Green Paper is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the future of XR technology. You can download the article for free and embark on an enlightening journey by clicking here:

XRforPed Magazine – Green Paper

XR4Human is thrilled to announce that is organizing an event in the context of the Kongsberg Agenda, focused on the future of maritime workplaces and eXtended Reality (XR).

Event details:

Our Mission: Incorporating Ethical Aspects of XR for Inclusivity.

At XR4Human, our mission is to bring ethical aspects to the forefront when integrating extended reality technologies into various fields, with a particular emphasis on promoting inclusivity. We believe that XR has the potential to support the creation of inclusive and safe maritime workplaces.

Panelists:

We are honored to have an esteemed lineup of panelists who will share their expertise and insights at the event. In addition to the XR4Human project coordinators, Prof. Rigmor Baraas and Prof. Rose Bernabe from the University of South-Eastern Norway, the following esteemed panelists will be joining us to share their expertise and engage in meaningful discussions:

These industry experts and leading academic researchers will engage in thought-provoking discussions, exploring the impact of XR in the maritime sector and the importance of inclusivity when adopting these transformative technologies.

We are excited to mention that the event is open to everyone interested in the maritime industry and XR. The Kongsberg Agenda has a track record of attracting prominent national-level politicians, including the prime minister, so there is a possibility of esteemed leaders gracing us with their presence and joining us in this vital conversation.

For more information, please visit the Kongsberg Agenda website:

https://kongsbergagenda.no/events/explore-the-crossroads-of-the-maritime-industry

XR4HUMAN is a new research project that takes aim to address and develop the ethical & human-centred sides of extended reality (XR). The work of the twelve partners in the project is being coordinated by the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). The consortium agreement was signed by all partners in June 2022, and work started in November 2022. Representatives from the consortium members met in Kongsberg for the project kick-off 15th and 16th November 2022.

XR4Human is a three years EU-funded and its mission is to co-create a living guidance on ethical and related policy, regulatory, governance, and interoperability issues of XR technologies whilst building public trust and acceptance and a strong and competitive ecosystem around XR technology for trade and industry, but in a manner that establishes trust among users and authorities.