VR is now on the ISS

The Immersive Wire - 6 November 2023 (Monday Briefing)

Author

Tom Ffiske
November 06, 2023

Executive summary

Welcome to your weekly briefing on the metaverse and spatial computing. Here are your snippets to sound smarter in meetings this week:

I'm currently experimenting with a few WebXR platforms for an upcoming Immersive Wire piece, and made this as a demo. Have a peek, and let me know what you think.

Tom Ffiske, Editor of the Immersive Wire

Analysis

  • A virtual reality headset - the VIVE Focus 3 - has been sent to space to treat astronauts for mental health conditions during their next space mission, which launched yesterday. It has been configured to be compatible with the microgravity conditions of space.

  • Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen will be the first astronaut in space to use the VR headset for preventative care during his 6-8 month mission with NASA Crew-7.

  • Nord-Space Aps (with XRHealth) created a virtual assistance mental balance initiative aimed to address astronauts’ specific needs to maintain mental health while in orbit.

Other notable stories

Got any stories? Let me know at tom (at) immersivewire (dot) com.

  • Immersive Tech Week unveiled its programme and Church of VR lineup.

  • MIT Reality Hack is happening from 25 January. 

  • Nokia collaborates with Hololight to deliver immersive XR experiences with latency-improving L4S.

  • Pop Quest Adventure is now available on App Lab.

  • Primo IT hired Keith Russell to head up their new division, Primo XR.

  • Trajectory Theatre, an immersive digital arts charity, is looking for a trustee.

  • White Spark Pictures announced the launch of a new standalone technology business, Surround Sync.

  • Within Touching Distance is premiering in London as part of a 6-week season of ZU-UK works.

Help corner

If you have a problem that you think could be solved by another reader of The Immersive Wire and would like to be connected, let me know at tom (at) immersivewire (dot) com.

  • Haven, a VR wellness company I am advising, is raising $1m in their pre-seed round to redefine wellness through XR. Find out more on their LinkedIn or website.

Note: The Immersive Wire is run by Tom Ffiske, who also works within Accenture’s metaverse group. The contents of the newsletter should not be regarded as Accenture’s views.