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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.

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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

We are thrilled to announce that the XR4Human project, in collaboration with the University of South-Eastern Norway’s USN I-merse Research Group, captivated and mesmerized guests with an unforgettable XR adventure at the recent 2023 Kongsberg Agenda. Under the leadership of Ellen Svarverud and with the expertise of Ieva Krastina and Joyce Anthonia O., the XR4Human team showcased the incredible potential of XR equipment to individuals of all ages.

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.