Forum

Aim

The XR4Human Forum is a place for community discussions about the personal and societal risks and opportunities presented by virtual worlds and XR technologies.

Objectives

  1. To facilitate open dialogue between diverse stakeholders on the personal and societal risks and opportunities of virtual worlds and XR technologies.
  2. To promote awareness about the ethical, legal, and societal implications of XR by fostering conversations around key challenges and opportunities.
  3. To identify emerging issues in XR, providing insights to inform research, policy, and industry practices, while fostering inclusivity to ensure all voices and diverse perspectives are heard and valued.

Methodology:

Needs Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

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Code of Conduct

The XR4Human Code of Conduct sets forth the ethical obligations for developers involved in technological innovation and governance of immersive technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), as well as all current and other emerging immersive environments. The Code is designed to ensure that these technologies respect human rights, protect user privacy, promote inclusivity, and safeguard the mental, physical, and social well-being of all users.

1. Learn

Read and become familiar with the XR4Human CoC. Learn by exploring the Educational Toolbox and the publications (on Ethics, Interoperability & Legal policy) in the Rating Repository

2. Assess

Conduct a self-assessment of your own XR technology concept via the Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA) and the CoC Compliance Checklist

3. Test and Explore

Test your idea and get new ideas by exploring the Experience Library

4. Reflect

Reflect on the rating information received after completing your self-assessment and join the XR4Human Forum to revise and improve your XR concept

Use our Tools to implement the Code of Conduct

The following guides provides step-by-step instructions and tools to help you implement the Code of Conduct during your development and deployment processes.