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XReality Podcast: Uncover Opportunities for Spatial and XR AI61. AI, XR, and Cybersecurity with Dan KuykendallXReality Podcast #61: AI, XR, and Cybersecurity with Dan KuykendallI spoke with Dan, a cybersecurity veteran with 25 years in the trenches, and the parallels between early internet chaos and today’s AI/XR rush are uncanny. Security is scrambling to keep up with prompt injection attacks, AR privacy risks, and an innovation pace that laughs at regulation.We also talked about AI in the industry. Yes, AI speeds everything up, but you still need real skills. You can’t debug what you don’t understand. Clear thinking still wins.
2025-12-0658 min
XR Industry LeadersMichelle Rebaleati: Powering Nevada’s Statewide VR Career Training with 1,000 Devices Across 80 LocationsIn this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, hosts Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable talk with Michelle Rebaleati, Multimedia Technologist and Career Navigator with the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).Michelle shares how GOED turned the tourism slowdown of 2020 into a statewide innovation success story with the launch of Project SANDI, a VR-driven workforce initiative that helps residents move from unemployment or underemployment to sustainable careers. What started as a recovery grant has evolved into a network of 1,000 VR devices across 80+ locations, giving Nevadans immersive access to in-demand careers in healthcare, skilled trades, IT...
2025-12-0336 minXR Industry LeadersAxon: Scaling One of the World’s Largest VR Training Programs for Public SafetyIn this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable sit down with Thi Luu, Vice President and General Manager of VR Training at Axon, to explore how immersive technology is transforming public safety training.Axon, known globally for the TASER energy weapon and body-worn cameras, has made VR a cornerstone of its mission to reduce gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% over the next decade. Thi shares how Axon scaled from early pilots to one of the largest VR deployments in the world, helping officers train more often, more effectively...
2025-11-0539 minXR Industry LeadersXREAL: 600,000 AR Glasses Shipped and Now Aiming at EnterpriseIn this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, hosts Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable sit down with XREAL’s Ralph Jodice, General Manager of North America, and Amir Khorram, Global Head of Enterprise, to unpack how AR is maturing from novelty to enterprise necessity.Ralph and Amir share how XREAL has become the global leader in AR glasses with over 600,000 units shipped, leveraging a split-compute architecture that keeps devices light and enables longer sessions. They discuss how AR is transforming everyday work, from remote assistance in the field to productivity gains for “desk jockeys” who need multi...
2025-10-1339 minXR Industry LeadersIE University & VirtualSpeech: Building Student Confidence with VR Public SpeakingIn this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable sit down with Sophie Thompson, CEO and co-founder of VirtualSpeech, and Gema Molero, Project Manager of XR at IE University, to explore how VR is reshaping higher education.What started as Sophie’s personal struggle with social anxiety has grown into VirtualSpeech—a global VR platform for soft skills training. Partnering with IE University, they’ve scaled immersive public speaking and leadership training across campuses, impacting thousands of students. Gema shares how IE made VR compulsory for over 1,000 master’s students, scaled to 700+ devices...
2025-09-0336 minXR Industry LeadersSomero & ForgeFX: How VR Is Solving the Labor Shortage in ConstructionEpisode Summary:In this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable sit down with Dave Raasakka of Somero Enterprises and Greg Meyers & Devin Weidinger from ForgeFX to explore how VR is transforming training for the concrete construction industry.What began as a solution to scaling training for niche heavy equipment has evolved into a full-fledged VR program that’s enhancing safety, saving costs, and boosting trainee confidence. The conversation dives deep into how Somero equips operators to handle machines that weigh up to 20,000 pounds—without ever touching real concrete. From load...
2025-07-0241 minXR Industry LeadersNicklaus Children’s Hospital: Transforming Pediatric Care with VREpisode Summary:In this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable sit down with Dr. Christina Potter from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to unpack how VR is revolutionizing pediatric care and staff training.Christina shares how what began as a one-year pilot to reduce pre-surgery anxiety has scaled into a hospital-wide program supporting 8,000 patients in a year. From immersive patient distraction tools to cutting-edge staff training on behavioral emergencies, the hospital is seeing measurable reductions in pain, stress, and clinical incidents.The episode explores how Christina built a sc...
2025-05-2740 minXR Industry LeadersKellanova + Roundtable Learning: Replacing Physical Store Training with Virtual RealityIn this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable sit down with Tomissa Smittendorf from Kellanova and Scott Stachiw from Roundtable Learning to explore how VR revolutionized retail sales training at Kellanova.Tomissa shares how they replaced an expensive, in-person grocery store training center with an immersive VR experience that enhances onboarding, boosts display execution by 90%, and improves knowledge retention. Scott breaks down the design strategy behind creating a virtual store where new hires learn to upsell, identify safety issues, and build real-world confidence. The episode dives into...
2025-04-2238 min
XR MewsThis Week in XR: Paws, Play, and the Future of XR: Free Quests, Haptic Magic & AI Glasses! 🐾🕶️ | March 3rdThe XR industry is leaping into March 2025 with major shifts in enterprise VR, haptics, and AI-powered AR! 😺 This week, we break down Meta’s business-focused XR strategy, Valve’s rumored "Deckard" headset, and the rise of free-to-play VR apps. Plus, Knoxlabs is giving away FREE Meta Quest 3 & 3S demo kits, and WEART’s new haptic gloves bring real touch, texture & temperature into VR! 🎮🧤🐾 What’s Inside: 🏢 Meta’s Enterprise XR expansion with ManageXR & ArborXR. 🆓 Knoxlabs’ FREE Quest 3 & 3S demo program for education & training. 🧤 WEART TouchDIVER gloves – experience real touch in XR! 🎮 Valve’s "Deckard" – a $1200 standalone VR headset? 🕶️ AI-powered AR glasses from...
2025-03-0317 minXR Industry LeadersBoston Children’s Hospital: Transforming Nurse Training with XRBoston Children's Hospital is pioneering the use of XR technology to enhance medical training and improve patient care. In this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, we meet with Angelina Gu, an XR Simulation Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital’s Immersive Design Systems. Angelina shares how XR is transforming medical training by providing realistic, scenario-based learning experiences for clinical staff. She discusses how VR helps trainees practice high-risk procedures, familiarize themselves with hospital environments, and improve communication skills in high-stress situations. The conversation highlights the importance of easing new users into VR, the chal...
2025-02-2527 minXR Industry LeadersMars Wrigley: The Multi-Million Dollar Impact of VR TrainingMars Wrigley, one of the world’s largest food manufacturers, faced significant challenges in their gum production operations: increasing output, improving efficiency, and reducing employee training time. The solution? Virtual Reality. In this episode, we explore how Mars Wrigley revolutionized its training program using VR, cutting training time in half and boosting output by 45%. Faced with the challenge of onboarding 200 operators in just six months, Mars Wrigley partnered with Futurus and ArborXR to create an immersive learning experience. The VR solution standardized training, improved retention, and delivered measurable results, including a $19 million business impact and 200,000 ad...
2025-01-2744 minXR Industry LeadersPwC: Reimagining the Workplace with XRIn this episode, Alex Rühl from PwC shares insights into her role as Head of Emerging Tech and the company’s innovative use of VR internally and externally for clients. From VR training for leadership and healthcare to groundbreaking projects like "In My Shoes," designed to foster empathy and awareness about race, Alex highlights how VR is transforming industries. Alex also discusses PwC’s pivotal VR study showcasing faster learning and cost-effectiveness at scale, as well as VR’s impact on remote work, data visualization, and pre-sales. Tune in to explore how VR is r...
2025-01-1541 min
Connected in 3D: Real-Time Solutions and Digital TwinsEpisode 9 - Transforming Surgeon Training: How Zimmer Biomet Uses VR for Medical Education In this episode of Connected in 3D: Real-Time Solutions & Digital Twins, Ashley Crowder sits down with Thomas Kopec, Senior Manager of Digital Medical Education at Zimmer Biomet. Thomas shares how Zimmer Biomet is revolutionizing surgeon training through virtual reality (VR), overcoming initial challenges, and scaling immersive education globally. Learn how VR enables surgeons to prepare for complex procedures, reduces training costs, and bridges the gap between digital and hands-on learning. Thomas dives into lessons learned, from optimizing VR deployments with tools like ArborXR to creating effective feedback loops with content vendors. If you’re curious about the future of me...
2024-12-2534 minXR Industry LeadersSnap: Trailblazing the Next Era of XRIn this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, ArborXR is joined by Andrew Seleznov, Head of Production at Snap’s Arcadia Innovation AR Studio. Andrew shares his journey into augmented reality, inspired by a transformative 2016 YouTube video, and discusses his pivotal role at Snap, including leading projects for global brands like Nike, Disney, and Coca-Cola.Highlighting Arcadia’s mission, Andrew explains how the team delivers bespoke AR solutions, such as interactive festival maps, accessible AR vending machines and more. He reflects on the balance between innovation and usability, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in AR experiences. We a...
2024-12-1133 min
AI対談ラジオ -アイデアをカタチに-#S16 世界のスタートアップ紹介 with関西弁AIメープルAIと共に世界のスタートアップを紹介！「どんなアイデア？」「誰がターゲット？」「どんなニーズに応えているの？」「どうやって稼いでいるの？」「競合との差別化は？」といったポイントを関西弁AIメープルと共に紹介していきます。
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・女性特化の心の健康SNS
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Cala Systems, https://www.calasystems.com/
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Astor, https://www.astor.money/
・企業向けXR管理サービス
ArborXR, https://arborxr.com/
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Enveda Bioscience, https://www.envedabio.com/
■番組概要
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■相方
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2024-11-2920 minXR Industry LeadersParker University: Advancing Chiropractic Training with VRIn this episode of the XR Industry Leaders Podcast, we learn how Parker University is using VR to advance their chiropractic program.Mary Lee Carter, Immersive Teaching and Learning Specialist at Parker University, shares how the school embraced XR following a tornado in 2019 that disrupted campus facilities. The staff pivoted to VR to enhance accessibility and learning. The university’s “twin” metaverse, developed with VictoryXR, allows students to virtually explore campus and participate in classes remotely.We discuss ways students leverage VR content for anatomy education, communications training and beyond. Mary Lee highlights challenges like Wi-Fi...
2024-11-2630 minXR Industry LeadersEnergy Safety Canada: Fueling the Future Workforce with XRIn this episode, ArborXR co-founders Brad Scoggin and Will Stackable explore how Energy Safety Canada is using XR to address an anticipated job shortage in the country’s energy industry.Program Managers Kelly Johnson and Lisa Pollio lead an initiative that uses VR to engage and educate students about the careers in the energy industry. Since 2019, they’ve launched VR experiences that virtually transport users to drilling rigs, oil sands, and other worksites, offering immersive career exploration.You’ll learn how the organization uses “virtual field trips” to give students hands-on insights into the energy industry’s...
2024-11-0631 min
The Bearhug Experience(Funding Recap #19) Bearhug Recruiting's Early & Growth Stage Tech Startup Funding Recap! 8/19/24Here’s this week’s startup funding recap:
1. UptimeAI, led by Jagadish Gattu, has raised a $14 million Series A funding round. UptimeAI provides AI-based plant monitoring software to help industrial firms optimize asset performance and detect anomalies in sectors like oil, gas, and utilities.
2. ITpipes, led by Ned Bebawy, has raised a $20 million funding round. ITpipes offers AI-driven pipeline inspection technology to help municipalities manage waste and stormwater systems, streamlining data collection and analysis.
3. Guidewheel, led by Lauren Dunford, has raised a $31 million Series B funding round. Guidewheel’s AI-powered platform connects factory machin...
2024-10-2413 minXR Industry LeadersUSC: Virtual Reality & ADHD, PTSD and MoreIn this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we meet with virtual reality visionary, Dr. Albert “Skip” Rizzo, Director of Medical Virtual Reality at the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Rizzo shares his groundbreaking work in applying VR technology to clinical psychology and rehabilitation, showcasing the transformative power of immersive technologies in healthcare.This conversation explores Dr. Rizzo’s countless contributions to the field, including the development and widespread adoption of “Bravemind,” a VR-based exposure therapy program for PTSD treatment.We also dive into his research and innovative applications of VR in ADHD assessment, physical rehabilita...
2024-10-1640 minXR Industry LeadersSDSU: Expanding Rural Education with VRSouth Dakota State University strived to use XR to bring educational access to rural communities – starting with outreach and gradually expanding to classroom use. In this episode, we meet with Dr. Greg Heiberger to explore how they made that goal a reality.Today, SDSU integrates XR into various subjects across their curriculum, from nursing, to architecture and chemistry. They’ve also conducted research showing VR’s effectiveness in anatomy education when used before cadaver labs.We uncover how the university overcame challenges in scaling an XR program in a rural community, and explored how the techno...
2024-10-0238 minXR Industry LeadersRTC: The Future of Learning and XR’s Role in EducationIn this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we explore one of the largest XR deployments in the world of education with Louise Paepe, XR Coordinator for RTC Antwerpen.She shares how RTC Antwerpen is leading VR integration across nearly 700 schools in Flanders, Belgium, benefiting 150,000 students.We uncover the importance of strategic planning, from rigorous teacher training to carefully vetting educational content to align with curriculum goals. The initiative involves collaboration with over 100 partners and leverages ArborXR’s platform to streamline content management and headset deployment.RTC Antwerpen envisions VR becoming as essential in cl...
2024-08-2827 min
TechCrunch Startup News.ArborXR secures $12M to boost its management platform for AR and VR devicesArborXR, a startup that helps companies remotely manage AR and VR devices, believed that enterprise customers would be the primary targets for AR and VR devices. Now, that bet is paying off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-08-1405 minXR Industry LeadersQualcomm: Enabling the XR IndustryIn the episode, we discuss the past, present and future of XR technology in enterprise, and Qualcomm’s role in shaping the industry. Brian Vogelsang joined us from Qualcomm to uncover how the company is driving advancements in the world of XR. Brian highlights initial challenges in understanding and deploying XR at scale but emphasizes the technology's diverse applications and substantial ROI. He elaborated on how XR is revolutionizing learning and development by enhancing speed, retention, and accessibility.We dive into Qualcomm's advancements into machine learning and AI, which enhances XR devices' capabilities and user in...
2024-08-1430 minXR Industry LeadersHTC VIVE: Empowering Enterprise Use-Cases in XRDiscover HTC’s VR Revolution - from mobile devices, to gaming and enterprise innovations. In this episode of XR Industry Leaders, our guest Daniel O'Brien reveals how HTC is pioneering VR and AR technology for a transformative future. Learn about the critical factors in choosing XR headsets for your business, the role of 5G in next-gen connectivity, and the positive impact of VR and AR in fields like mental health and senior care.The VIVE set new industry standards with its superior tracking and durability, featuring innovations like room-scale VR and 90 frames per second gameplay. In...
2024-07-2245 minXR Industry LeadersDelta Air Lines: Revolutionizing Airline Training with VRIn this episode, we explore how Delta Air Lines is revolutionizing employee training by using VR. We met with Kevin Marcum, VR/AR Program Manager at Delta Air Lines, to discuss the project’s success, which has increased necessary employee proficiency checks for deicing airplanes from about 5 to 150 per day - almost a 5,000% increase. VR training for this process saves Delta significant time and money in the long term. We uncover Delta’s journey with VR - from Kevin’s first experience with the technology, to building a robust VR training program that continues to grow. We d...
2024-07-0136 minXR Industry LeadersTerritory Studio: Designing XR for Marvel and EnterpriseDesigning extended reality (XR) in films like Iron man, The Martian, and Prometheus created the foundation that pulled Territory Studios into the real world practice of developing extended reality for enterprise.Marti Romances (Co-Founder and Creative Director) discusses how Territory Studio has created AR for Marvel and other Hollywood studios by imagining the exciting potential and practicality of XR. Their concepts for visual effects soon became feasible in the real world as the hardware and software capability of VR improved from their early days. Marti and his team are now at the forefront of design across multiple...
2024-05-2231 min
Immersive Medical PodcastXR Frontlines: Brad Scoggin Discusses MDM's Role in Transforming EducationSummary
Brad Scoggin from ArborXR discusses the role of Mobile Device Management (MDM) in the XR industry, specifically in healthcare and education. MDM is a platform that helps organizations manage and control XR devices, ensuring device location, content management, and user access. The conversation highlights the importance of MDM in removing friction points and streamlining the deployment and management of XR devices. The discussion also touches on the potential of XR training to address the shortage of frontline healthcare workers and the need for scalable solutions. The conversation explores the potential of XR technology in training and...
2024-04-2252 min
Building the Biz#10: The Importance of the Pivot in Business with Brad ScogginBrad Scoggin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of ArborXR, a software company with an enterprise SaaS platform for augmented and virtual reality. Ultimately, Brad and his team are ushering in new growth in XR education and training. Brad has over 10 years of experience in team development, strategic planning, and organizational growth and expansion. He is also married and a father of 5.We kick off our conversation by talking about what excites Brad the most right now in his company. He shares the story of how ArborXR survived the pandemic and is now growing at a...
2024-03-1945 minXR Industry LeadersLenovo: Unlocking Enterprise Potential with VRDive into the dynamic world of extended reality (XR) with Lenovo's Vishal Shah and Jason McGuigan as they unravel Lenovo’s new enterprise XR solution: the Lenovo ThinkReality VRX. Uncover how Lenovo's commitment to an open ecosystem, driven by partnerships with Qualcomm and Snapdragon Spaces, is shaping a new frontier in XR technology.Vishal Shah (GM AR/VR) and Jason McGuigan (Head of Commercial VR) discuss Lenovo’s unique approach to XR, prioritizing the enterprise from the ground up. Learn how the VRX is a product designed solely for enterprise applications and stands apart from products retrofitted for...
2024-02-2243 minXR Industry LeadersPICO: Practical Enterprise Applications in XR at ScaleJoin us in an insightful episode of XR Industry Leaders with Amir Khorram, General Manager of PICO North America. With a rich background in optics, photonics, and major XR hardware companies, Amir brings a unique perspective to the table, one shaped by his experiences at HTC and now PICO.In this episode, we delve deep into PICO’s commitment to enterprise solutions and their partner-first approach, a strategy that distinguishes them in the XR landscape. Amir discusses how PICO has always been enterprise-focused, particularly in North America, prioritizing partnerships and collaborative solutions over a solitary, closed-off approach. He...
2024-01-3034 minXR Industry LeadersSt. James’s Place: Elevating Soft Skills with VROn this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we interview Hannah Frame (Social Learning Tech & Innovation Manager) and Josh Ellick (Immersive Technology Manager) from St. James’s Place. We discuss how St. James’s Place, a major UK financial services company, has implemented VR across its training programs. They cover creating bespoke VR simulations to develop advisor soft skills, the importance of making VR accessible to all learning styles, and using VR to boost engagement and empathy.The episode explores VR content development, change management, hardware logistics at scale, and plans to integrate AI for more adaptive training. Hann...
2023-12-1345 minXR Industry LeadersMyndVR: Senior Care and Digital Therapeutics with VRThis episode explores how VR is being used to help improve quality of life and unlock memories for seniors/elderly patients, especially those with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's. MyndVR– also called Mynd Immersive– has spent 7 years developing therapeutic VR content specifically for senior care facilities. CEO Chris Brickler discusses various case studies and research projects validating VR's ability to reduce anxiety, depression, pain and behavioral issues in elderly patients. Key research partners like Stanford and the VA health system are conducting studies showing VR's efficacy as a senior therapy tool. The episode covers MyndVR's ligh...
2023-11-2930 minXR Industry LeadersMDA: Training For Outer Space Operations with VRIn this fascinating episode, we go behind the scenes at MDA to explore how they are leveraging XR to prepare for outer space operations. MDA chief software architect Bart Verzijlenberg and VR lead developer Jessa Zabala give us an inside look at their pioneering work with augmented and virtual reality. Discover how MDA utilizes VR headsets to enable training for outer space. Bart and Zabal share valuable insight into how VR is enhancing pre-operative planning, with astronauts and flight controllers able to immerse themselves in realistic experiences prior to critical missions.Additionally, we discuss how...
2023-11-1539 minXR Industry LeadersHarvard: Experiential VR Learning in EducationIn this episode, we discuss with Matt Cook, an XR consultant at Harvard University Libraries, the impact of virtual and augmented reality on higher education. Matt describes how he came into the world of XR after discovering VR's potential for while studying philosophy. At the University of Oklahoma, he spearheaded VR programs with an emphasis on cost-effective solutions. Now at Harvard, Matt curates custom virtual reality (VR) experiences utilizing the institution's rare artifacts and collections. We discuss immersive use cases from a variety of fields, including theater, ancient history, literature, and organic chemistry. For instance...
2023-11-0131 minXR Industry LeadersBank of America: Changing the Way We Train with VRIn this episode, Michael Wynn from Bank of America joins us to discuss their VR program. Discover how they're harnessing virtual reality to revolutionize corporate training and employee engagement.Bank of America has reimagined onboarding through immersive virtual experiences. In their VR portal, users explore the Bank of America Museum, engaging with audio, visuals, and interactive elements that intricately unveil the company's ethos and culture.They’ve also crafted a metaverse where employees experience a "day in the life" scenario, coupled with recreational mental wellness activities. Employees can also chat with HR to discuss benefits in...
2023-10-2340 minXR Industry LeadersVictoryXR: Shaping the Future of Education with VRIn this episode, we dive deep into VictoryXR's origin story, exploring how founder and CEO Steve Grubbs' experiences in politics and entrepreneurship shaped the company's unique approach to education. VictoryXR is currently one of the leading content creators and developers for virtual reality in education. Founded in 2016, VictoryXR is at the forefront of producing award-winning virtual reality curricula for schools. We discuss their VR content modules and talk about how to provide equal access to all students with exciting, immersive experiences. We discuss unique challenges to VR adoption in education and the importance of having a plan...
2023-09-2145 minXR Industry LeadersVRpatients: Designing Your Own VR Training for HealthcareExperience the immersive journey into the world of healthcare simulation with VRpatients – a pioneering force that's shaping the future of medical education. In this episode, we sit down with Devin and Will from VRpatients, a company redefining clinical medical education for nurses and EMS with its groundbreaking platform. Devin shares his journey from being a customer of VRPatients to becoming an integral part of the team, highlighting how his previous work experiences shaped this transition.Discover the essence of VRpatients – a platform that brings programmable mannequins to life in virtual reality. VRpatients enables clinical educators to effortlessly desi...
2023-08-3042 minXR Industry LeadersZimmer Biomet: Reshaping Healthcare Training with AR and VRThis week's episode of XR Industry Leaders offers an insider's view on how extended reality is changing healthcare, straight from Zimmer Biomet. Thomas Kopec, Senior Manager of Digital Learning, discusses his company's pioneering use of AR and VR for surgical planning, medical training, and more.Listeners will learn how Zimmer Biomet uses HoloLens and VR headsets to enable real-time CT visualizations during surgery. Kopec also explains the virtual collaboration tools that facilitate remote mentorship and live Q&A during procedures. Gain valuable insight into how VR is enhancing pre-operative planning, with surgeons able to immerse themselves in...
2023-08-0935 minXR Industry LeadersCapco: Elevating the Financial Industry with Virtual RealityIn this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we dive into the world of virtual reality and its applications in the financial and banking industries, featuring the remarkable work of Capco. We interview Luigi Nicastro, Senior XR Consultant at Capco Toronto, and discuss what it takes to build a successful immersive technology program. We explore Capco’s journey into XR and their approach to XR content creation, avatars, and virtual meetings over Zoom to enhance client experiences and drive engagement. We also discuss the challenges of security and privacy in VR, which are of utmost importance in the fi...
2023-07-2733 minXR Industry LeadersMIT: Exploring Extended Reality in Historic OperasVirtual and augmented reality are changing the way MIT creates performing arts events. What if you could bring to life 19th century operas with the power of immersive technology? That’s exactly what MIT is doing with Wagner’s classic operas “Parsifal” and “Siegefried.” Select attendees view the opera with AR to see both the performers live on stage and added 3D effects that invites viewers to participate in the opera in new and interconnected ways. With AR, attendees of the iconic Beyruth Festival can experience mythical elements coming to life in ways that have only lived in the imagi...
2023-07-1234 minXR Industry LeadersMagic Leap: How Augmented Reality is Elevating EnterpriseMagic Leap is a market leader in Augmented Reality (AR) headsets and continues to push the boundaries of what AR can do in enterprise. Chief Transformation Officer, Daniel Diaz, discusses Magic Leap’s evolution as a company, their ongoing headset innovations, and some jaw-dropping use cases and statistics he has seen over the past five years. Augmented reality may seem like the technology of tomorrow, but Diaz explains that AR is changing the enterprise landscape today. From recruitment to skills training to employee retention, Diaz explains that AR is making a meaningful difference in manufacturing, healthcare, law en...
2023-06-1435 minXR Industry LeadersBodyswaps: Innovating Soft Skills Training with Virtual RealityIn this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we sit down with the CEO and founder of Bodyswaps, Christ Mallet to discuss how VR training is changing the way companies and schools prepare their workforce. Bodyswaps’ VR apps aim to help users develop essential soft skills, such as communication and body language, to enhance their employability in the workplace.Bodyswaps specializes in “off-the-shelf” and “autonomous” VR apps, which allow students to complete modules independently without the need for instructors. Additionally, Bodyswaps has developed innovative inclusion and diversity training that helps trainees recognize implicit bias and foster healthy dialogue around iss...
2023-05-1040 minXR Industry LeadersVHA: How Virtual Reality is Revolutionizing Veteran CareThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is changing the game in healthcare by using virtual reality to improve the lives of their patients. In this episode of XR Industry Leaders, we speak with Caitlin Rawlins and Anne Lord Bailey from the VA about how VR headsets can help veterans with pain management, mental health, and overall well-being.They share insights on how VR can interrupt negative stress signals to the brain, the potential for VR to target specific symptoms like acute pain, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and social isolation, and the stories from veterans who saw immediate symptom relief.
2023-04-2743 minXR Industry LeadersStanford: How Immersive Technology Enhances EducationStanford has been at the frontline of immersive technology for decades, and VR is no exception. Virtual reality gives a new dimension to learning where you can take abstract principles and bring them to life– students can virtually experience what human hearts look like during exercise, when unhealthy, and as they age. Students can create virtual spaces for collaboration, working together remotely or touring departments across the nation. And with VR empathy training, students experience what most marginalized minorities experience daily, getting a small glimpse of what life would look like from a different perspective.However, implementing XR...
2023-04-1239 minXR Industry LeadersAmazon (AWS): Removing Friction from Enterprise XRIn this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Stephen Curtis, a Senior Prototyping Architect working in Spatial Computing at AWS. Stephen shares his insights on how to get started with immersive technology and the journey AWS took to start taking XR seriously.We discuss how technology can be used to remove friction in enterprise, give examples of enterprise friction in XR, and how AWS helps customers with their journey into XR.We dive deeper into operational excellence, and managing content and devices for XR. We also discuss the best approach for XR content...
2023-03-2942 minXR Industry LeadersWestRock: How XR is Accelerating ManufacturingYears ago, a forward-thinking vice president at WestRock said, “we need to look at extended reality technology.” What they didn’t know at the time was that there was a massive global event that would make AR and VR invaluable tools for manufacturers to continue doing business.COVID-19 accelerated XR – we’ve heard that from companies worldwide – but it pushed forward-thinking manufacturers to innovate with XR even more than they already had planned. Where some manufacturers could no longer do processes physically, WestRock figured out how to do them virtually.Now, XR is integrating into WestRock war...
2023-03-1537 min
The Sim Cafe~Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Education: The Rise of AR and VR Simulation Sponsored by ArborXRSend us a textTitle: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare Education: The Rise of AR and VR SimulationTo watch the full-length video version of this podcast and see Bing's ChatGPT in action, click here: https://youtu.be/z_wywvjSkoI Study Citation: "Assessing the Financial Sustainability of High-Fidelity and Virtual Reality Simulation for Nursing Education; A Retrospective Case Analysis" Link: https://journals.lww.com/cinjournal/Citation/2022/09000/Assessing_the_Financial_Sustainability_of.6.aspx Description:In this episode of The Sim Cafe Podcast, Hosts Deb Tauber and Jerrod Jeffries interview Tess Mc...
2023-03-1335 minXR Industry LeadersPfizer: Transforming How We Train with XRHow do you take a pilot project for immersive technology and introduce it to one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world? Pfizer’s Smart Factory Technology Manager, Nick Hockley, says it comes down to one word: “Consistency.” Change is hard. It’s even harder when you reinvent new processes and training with an emerging, evolving technology like VR and AR.In this episode, Will and Brad talk about what it takes to implement XR in enterprise. Nick reflects on all the necessary steps, from showing proof-of-concept, measuring success and impact, creating AR/VR content in house, h...
2023-03-0144 minXR Industry LeadersFuturus: Set Up XR Pilot Programs for SuccessIn 2014, Annie Eaton started a networking event for people in Atlanta interested in immersive technology, specifically virtual reality and augmented reality. Businesses quickly approached her and asked how to use XR in their companies, which led to her founding Futurus. Now, Futurus develops VR and AR apps for some of the biggest companies in the world. How did Futurus get their start? What does it take to be a successful VR developer for enterprise?In this episode, Brad and Will interview founder and CEO Annie Eaton of Futurus. They discuss the startup journey, how to be successful...
2023-02-1532 minXR Industry LeadersUPS: We Know XR is Going to WorkFor UPS, XR is no longer proof-of-concept. It’s essential for business. Virtual reality changed how UPS trains its workers, saving countless hours in training and millions in labor costs. But how did they get there?In this episode, Brad and Will interview Mark Gröb, the Head of Immersive Technology for UPS. They discuss the years-long approach to creating “XR as a practice,” challenges integrating consumer XR headsets into enterprise settings, examples of how XR is impacting UPS’ business, advice for new XR adopters, and more.Quote:"The biggest challenge I’ve faced in XR...
2023-02-0142 minXR Industry LeadersINVISTA (Koch Industries): What If We Reimagined Our Entire Training Process?Today’s episode is with Dane Laughlin, Operations Transformation Product Leader at INVISTA, a Koch Industries subsidiary. How does an organization begin using immersive technology to change how they work and train? What are the challenges that everyone faces when trying to integrate XR? What sort of impact is XR having on business? We dig deep with Dane Laughlin, Operations Transformation Product Leader at INVISTA, a Koch Industries subsidiary. Dane has been implementing AR/VR solutions for years and specializes in immersive, emergent technology. Dane shares how he first came into contact with XR...
2023-01-1836 min
AR Show with Jason McDowallBrad Scoggin (ArborXR) on Enabling VR/AR at Scale as a Non-Tech FounderBrad Scoggin is the co-founder and CEO of ArborXR, an XR device management solution for enterprises that is currently being used by more than 400 companies and educational institutions around the world. Brad and his team found companies are using consumer hardware, such as the Oculus Quest, but don’t have the right enterprise software to help them scale as they go from pilot projects to larger deployments. The problems addressed by ArborXR are an extension of the problems Brad saw as the co-founder and CEO of Springboard VR. Springboard was a venue management solution for VR...
2022-02-151h 16
Coffey & CodeLet's Talk XR with Special Guest Jordan Williams of ArborXREpisode #24: On today's show, I'll be talking about XR with special guest Jordan Williams. Jordan is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of ArborXR. ArborXR is a platform that allows organizations to seamlessly manage content and devices, license powerful content, and scale their XR deployments. Previously, Jordan helped found SpringboardVR, the industry-leading VR device and content management platform in location-based entertainment. He sold the division to focus entirely on going all-in with VR and AR in the enterprise space. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a business degree in Management Information Systems.
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