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Tru-Spot Technologies, based in Brandon, Mississippi, specializes in augmented reality solutions aimed at enhancing the live event experience for sports fans and concert-goers. The company's innovative technology enables users to participate in real-time events from home, offering an experience that surpasses traditional live streaming by providing control and interactivity. Tru-Spot's application features a 360-degree fan view, two-way in-seat communication, and the ability to purchase multiple tickets per virtual seat. Additionally, it incorporates a distance measurement system that utilizes machine learning and visual recognition to establish yardage in American football games. With a team experienced in film, technology, and business development, Tru-Spot has collaborated with prominent clients in the sports industry. The company is currently seeking $3 million in seed capital to finalize its augmented reality app development and initiate its first stage launch.

Arcascope develops health and fitness applications that focus on optimizing the body's internal circadian rhythms. By utilizing algorithms that analyze data from smartphones and wearable devices, the company tracks users' circadian clocks in real-time. This information allows Arcascope to generate personalized recommendations aimed at helping individuals adjust their sleep patterns and improve overall well-being. Through its innovative approach, Arcascope enables users to mitigate fatigue and enhance their daily life by effectively aligning their biological clocks.

Developer of a training application designed to optimize physical and cognitive performance. The company's application helps users to strengthen the mind-body connection, enhance reaction and response time and improve information processing, enabling users to track progress through measures such as response time, accuracy and effort to stay focused and motivated.

Javari is a technology startup that helps consumers discover local places and events anywhere.

Fanoramas is a platform that generates thousands of ‘in-the-moment’ photos and sends to fans to share in real time from events. We provide every fan with hundreds of personal and action photos from the big event. The Fanoramas platform provides a new space for our sponsors and partners to activate and engage with fans!

MAGOS develops advanced finger-tracking gloves aimed at enhancing user interaction in digital environments, particularly within eXtended Reality (XR). The gloves are equipped with four sensors on each finger, providing precise tracking that allows users to interact naturally and intuitively, similar to how they would in the physical world. This innovative technology addresses the limitations of existing interaction devices by enabling a more immersive user experience. MAGOS’s solution not only facilitates human-computer interaction but also supports applications in telerobotics, enhancing both control and training of robotic hands. By replacing traditional input methods, MAGOS aspires to transform the way users engage with digital content, ultimately improving the overall interaction framework.

Virtual Sapiens is a machine learning platform focused on enhancing human communication through advanced video-based technology. It serves as a communication coach, offering users tailored feedback on body language and nonverbal communication skills. By leveraging artificial intelligence and scientifically-backed communication algorithms, the platform identifies and addresses body language blind spots, empowering individuals to cultivate a more impactful presence during virtual interactions. Virtual Sapiens provides personalized curricula and content, along with both asynchronous and in-call coaching, enabling users to progressively improve their communication skills. This approach is designed to help teams build stronger relationships, close more deals, and exercise greater influence in their professional interactions.

iQ3Connect operates a virtual reality collaboration and training platform that enables enterprises to develop and implement product training solutions efficiently. The platform integrates virtual reality with web conferencing, allowing teams to participate in real-time meetings and reducing the need for physical prototypes. Users can validate design decisions on virtual prototypes and conduct on-demand training, fostering an environment for spontaneous learning about products. This approach supports the creation and deployment of immersive and interactive 3D content accessible on various devices, including VR, AR, PCs, and mobile devices, making it a scalable and cost-effective solution for enterprise needs.

Augmental Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing hands-free interfaces designed to assist individuals with situational and severe motor impairments. The company focuses on integrating augmented reality and assistive technology with the human body, allowing users to access information and interact with devices without the use of their hands. Augmental's innovative approach views the mouth as an untapped area for human-computer interaction, aiming to enhance autonomy for those who experience physical limitations, such as paralysis of the upper extremities. By overcoming these barriers, Augmental seeks to provide increased access to computers and mobile devices, facilitating a more independent and connected life for its users.

Spiral Technology delivers augmented reality software and adapts sophisticated technical content for Mixed Reality devices used in automating industrial maintenance, inspection, manufacturing and assembly.

vRotors is a pioneering platform that offers real-time drone racing experiences for gamers. Utilizing traditional personal computers and virtual reality headsets, users can enter virtual cockpits and pilot real, remotely connected drones on global racing courses. The platform provides a unique blend of gaming and real-world flight, with cockpit screens displaying live footage from the drone camera, along with essential flight data such as altitude, speed, and direction. This innovative approach allows thousands of players to engage in immersive racing experiences and mission-driven combat scenarios, making vRotors a significant player in the evolving landscape of competitive gaming.

AMPHIBIO is a 3D printed amphibious garment which function as a gill. Designed for a future where humankind lives in very close proximity with water, it provides daily comfort to people who spend as much time in the water as on the land.

VAY Sports AG is a technology company based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing a fitness training coaching application that utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to analyze physical movements. By employing a smartphone camera, the application creates a 3D model of the user's body to identify incorrect movements and posture, providing real-time feedback to enhance workout performance and reduce the risk of injury. VAY's technology is versatile and can be applied across various sectors, including health, sports, and gaming, by offering a system and hardware agnostic approach that delivers valuable insights and interactive experiences.

Recovering 3D models using 2D images

CatapultX is utilizing AI to integrate brands into video, anywhere.

RightHear is an innovative company focused on enhancing independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through its advanced indoor orientation and mobility solutions. The company has developed a mobile application that alerts users when they enter accessible locations, utilizing audio guidance to help them navigate their surroundings. Additionally, the technology offers spatial orientation by allowing users to point their phones in specific directions, thereby transforming public spaces into more accessible environments. Through its effective navigation technology, RightHear aims to improve the quality of life for people with visual impairments by facilitating easier navigation in various settings.

Fabric helps brands deliver social and immersive augmented reality experiences to customers in real-time.

Arcadia converts Gaming to Seamless Math Learning. Using No Mathematical symbols and NO WORDS leads children to intuitive discovery of mathematical principles. By both motivating children to overcome challenges and welcoming mistakes, empowers them to confidently understand and master Math.

Augment Therapy, Inc. develops interactive augmented reality telemedicine software solution for pediatric physical therapy. The solution provides real-time and remote monitored session on physical therapy and automates data collection for therapists. Augment Therapy, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Healium is a drugless solution for the self-management of anxiety. It's the world's first immersive media channel powered by the user's brainwaves and heart rate via their wearables. In three peer-reviewed journals, Healium has been shown to quickly reduce anxiety and increase feelings of positivity in as little as four minutes. These data-driven VR and AR escapes are controlled by the user's emotions displayed on the screen via their wearables.

Kura Technologies is an augmented reality company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing augmented reality glasses that feature micro-displays and variable focus, designed to deliver a superior field of view and high transparency optics. Kura Technologies combines advanced hardware and software solutions, aiming to create the next generation of AR devices tailored for both enterprise and consumer applications. Their platform supports telepresence collaborations, training, and 3D visualization, leveraging bio-sensor inputs and artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. The technology enables users to access emotional feedback and analyze molecular structures in their surroundings, positioning Kura Technologies as a leader in innovative augmented reality solutions.

360VR has created a platform that effectively captures and displays all information necessary for emergency response and day-to-day facility operations.

Artist Republik is a decentralized music business networking platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. The company focuses on empowering independent music artists globally by providing them with the tools necessary to manage their careers effectively. Its platform offers a range of resources, including marketing tools that help artists increase their followers, schedule shows, and manage event tickets. Additionally, Artist Republik enables musicians to compete with one another while earning revenue from performances, allowing them to take greater control of their artistic and financial success. Through the integration of AI-based management tools, the platform aims to streamline the various aspects of a music artist's career, enhancing their ability to connect with audiences and grow their presence in the industry.

Brillianetor specializes in advanced artificial intelligence technology that allows machines to engage in social interactions, mimicking human-like behavior. Their innovative platform includes social simulators that facilitate interactions among mixed groups of humans and virtual entities, enabling machines to autonomously decide whether to cooperate or compete based on their awareness of surrounding entities. This technology is designed for various applications across multiple sectors, such as gaming, the Internet of Things, cyber defense security, and unmanned platform management. By streamlining the development process, Brillianetor's solutions reduce time to market and development costs, making it easier to deploy humanoid robots in complex scenarios.

Snaptivity is a technology company revolutionizing fan engagement at live sporting and music events through its innovative photo-sharing platform. Utilizing robotic cameras and advanced AI and IoT sensors, Snaptivity automatically captures candid moments of excitement among fans, such as high-fives and celebrations, delivering these images directly to their smartphones in real-time. This unique approach not only enhances the overall experience for attendees but also provides teams and clubs with a new media stream to increase sponsorship revenue. By facilitating targeted and personalized interactions with fans, Snaptivity enables brands to engage at scale, creating meaningful connections that benefit both sponsorship initiatives and e-commerce opportunities.

RobotAI is a technology company based in Haifa, Israel, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence software that enhances camera capabilities, allowing them to function as advanced 3D measurement devices. This software enables the detection of objects and the extraction of their position and orientation from a single image, making it applicable in various environments. By integrating sensors and high-level control, RobotAI's solutions improve indoor navigation, enhance arm-vision control, and facilitate object manipulation, providing businesses with innovative tools to optimize their operations.

Developer of a blind assistive technology intended for the visually impaired persons. The company's product uses glass technology to create a hands-free visual magnification powered by the human mind, enabling users to zoom in on objects and see things by thinking.

Aroma Insights is a Givaudan spin-off free-standing kiosk that digitally delivers aromas guided by AI to create crowd-sourced flavors and fragrances, marketing, collecting data. It can collect dynamic consumer insights data, engage and educate consumers, creates crowd-sourced products, offer personalized recommendations, and more.

Revolutionize how users interact with the world.

CityGuyd is a Fort Lauderdale-based company that leverages augmented reality technology to enhance the travel experience for tourists. Founded in 2017, its application serves as a virtual tour guide, providing users with an interactive and engaging way to explore popular destinations. The platform eliminates the need for costly personal guides and cumbersome travel materials by offering features such as social media integration, location-based content, and multi-language support. This innovative approach allows travelers to enjoy a more convenient, affordable, and exciting way to discover new places.

Signamy is a mobile app that improves communication between Deaf and hearing people using a virtual character to learn and communicate in Sign Language.

Take your in-store experience online with Bitreel's augmented reality technology.

Developer of a cloud-based interactive animation media platform designed for animators and studios. The company's platform offers a full range of cross-platform Interactive Reality content creation ecology and 3D and AR/VR content creation tools for countless creators, enabling users with an interactive experience of virtual and reality at their fingertips.

Virtual is a developer of prescription digital therapeutics platform intended to help mental health treatment. The company's tool adheres to strict compliance with FDA quality management standards and also is put through rigorous research trials and in certain cases is paired with existing pharmacological treatments, as well as uses virtual reality to administer VR exposure therapy, assign CBT assessments or exercises and track patient progress, enabling patients to overcome anxiety, phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder easily.

Virtual is a developer of prescription digital therapeutics platform intended to help mental health treatment. The company's tool adheres to strict compliance with FDA quality management standards and also is put through rigorous research trials and in certain cases is paired with existing pharmacological treatments, as well as uses virtual reality to administer VR exposure therapy, assign CBT assessments or exercises and track patient progress, enabling patients to overcome anxiety, phobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder easily.

NuEyes Technologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced glasses and software designed to assist individuals with visual impairments, including conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company offers electronic glasses equipped with an adjustable HD magnification camera that captures images and projects them onto the lenses, allowing users to see enhanced visuals tailored to their preferences for magnification and brightness. This technology is complemented by wireless, battery-powered, and hands-free voice-activated features for user-friendly operation. NuEyes provides two product variants: NuEyes Easy and NuEyes Pro. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

PXL Vision AG is a Swiss technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich. The company specializes in designing and developing software solutions for identity verification and customer onboarding. Its primary product, Daego, utilizes advanced document and identity verification to create trusted digital identities for users. PXL Vision employs cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies, leveraging expertise from former key employees of Dacuda AG, an award-winning computer vision firm. The company also has research and development centers in Novi Sad, Serbia, and Yerevan, Armenia, enhancing its capabilities in innovative software development.

Awayr A.I. uses data-driven design and machine learning to produce SaaS software products. Our solutions help engineers understand the human attention and distraction implications of designs in real-time, to help them build better and safer user interface.

Day Dreamer is a cross-platform mobile application that helps creatives connect and collaborate with local artists both in and outside of their medium.

SurviVR PBC provides a virtual reality platform designed for law enforcement training, allowing officers to enhance their decision-making skills and response times. Founded in 2016 and based in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Austin, SurviVR offers a comprehensive training solution that addresses the limitations of traditional methods. Its immersive and data-driven simulations create high-pressure scenarios that challenge first responders, ultimately aiming to improve public safety. By supplementing conventional training techniques, SurviVR empowers law enforcement personnel to better protect their communities through improved judgment and readiness in critical situations.

Additive Flow is a computer software company that focuses on developing a software platform for 3D object printing. It features AI-enabled tools to introduce a paradigm shift in how products are conceived. Based on user-defined targets and physics-driven optimization.

Developer of a 3D radio-drama platform designed to help the blind. The company's platform is a medium for the blind to make comics accessible to them in an immersive format using 3D sound, motion simulation, and smell, enabling blind people to read without any constraints.

StreetWize VR specializes in safety training software designed for a diverse range of users, including primary and high school students, adult drivers, and bus drivers. Founded in 2019 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company utilizes hyper-realistic immersive environments to facilitate road safety training. Its platform offers advanced driving techniques through engaging simulations that incorporate high-resolution graphics, motion sensors, and realistic physics, making the learning experience both effective and enjoyable. A peer-reviewed study presented at the IsraHCI 2019 conference demonstrated that StreetWize VR's training scenarios significantly improved written test results compared to traditional instructional methods, underscoring the effectiveness of their virtual reality approach in enhancing road safety education.

Tesseract Inc. is a mixed reality company based in Navi Mumbai, India, that specializes in the design and development of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality hardware and software. Founded in 2015 and operating as a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, Tesseract aims to democratize mixed reality by providing scalable and accessible products. Its flagship offerings include the Holoboard, a mixed reality headset compatible with smartphones, and Quark, an add-on that enables users to capture 360-degree VR videos. The company also provides enterprise solutions like the Methane 360 VR Camera and Platform, which allows various industries, including real estate and hospitality, to create immersive 8K 360 VR walkthroughs. By leveraging advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, Tesseract enhances user experiences, making it easier for consumers and businesses to engage with mixed reality applications.

Leaperr is an artificial intelligence system based on novel technology that combines Deep-Learning, Image-Processing algorithms and stochastic methods that can automatically produce interior design plans by itself, generating creative, new fresh designs without human assistance. Leaperr's unique algorithm captures user preferences and space structure, as well as user's needs and constrains. It instantly creates various personalized design options for any given space. Leaperr demonstrates the visual potential of spaces while creating, at the same time, basic (or full) interior design plans. Leaperr saves time & money as well as the need to visualize abstract design plans. Options are presented as "photo images" making abstract design plans vivid and tangible. No pre designing knowledge is required

6Degrees is focused on creating adaptive technology that enhances accessibility and independence for users. The company has developed a patented hands-free controller that operates various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs. This controller employs artificial intelligence-driven motion recognition and prediction technology to streamline user interactions. Additionally, 6Degrees offers virtual reality-based physical therapy, which incorporates gamification to aid individuals who have lost fine motor skills. This technology not only provides measurable real-time insights but also adapts to the user's abilities, facilitating touch-free control over devices and promoting effective communication and functionality in daily life. 6Degrees demonstrates significant potential across diverse sectors, including assistive technologies, augmented reality, and defense.

Augmenta started its operations at the start of 2017, in Athens, Greece, by George Varvarelis and Dimitris Evangelopoulos, both farmers and embedded systems engineers and offers an Artificial Intelligence based solution comprised of a hardware device and a web platform, to any farmer, anywhere in the world that wants to have the best possible efficiency for every inch of his land and ultimately increase his seasonal net income. Augmenta’s “Field Analyzer”, is a plug and play device that can be attached to any tractor and can determine the amount of fertilizers, fungicides and pesticides that every inch of the farm needs to reach to its full potential, all in real-time. Furthermore, Field Analyzer is capable of controlling agricultural machinery (e.g. fertilizer spreaders) also in real-time, applying the optimal amount of chemicals into every inch of the farm completely automatically and without the farmer lifting a finger. Finally, the farmer can use Augmenta’s field-viewer, the company’s easy to use web platform, to observe the progression of his field through visual data analytics which help him keep track of the results of Augmenta’s real time operation but also assist him on making data-driven, customized decisions for the future, in a farm level scale and not in a generic geographical (county or even state/country) level scale which is the norm today. Augmenta has completed successfully 2 years of pilots, in 24 fields having staggering results and is currently conducting data-based pilots with food companies like Barilla and partnered with NVIDIA for the development of its cutting edge deep learning device.

Be My Eyes is a free mobile application aimed at enhancing the independence of blind and visually impaired individuals by connecting them with sighted volunteers for visual assistance. Through a simple button press, users initiate a live video call that allows volunteers to assist with various tasks and challenges. The platform has garnered a community of over 1.9 million users across 150 countries, making it the largest online support network for the blind and visually impaired. By leveraging technology and human connection, Be My Eyes facilitates a unique avenue for generosity, helping to improve the everyday lives of those with visual impairments.

CREAL3D SA, founded in 2017 and based in Ecublens, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced light field technology for virtual reality and mixed reality headsets. This innovative technology enhances immersion by projecting images with genuine optical depth, addressing common issues such as eye strain, nausea, and discomfort associated with existing headsets. Additionally, CREAL's near-eye light-field display is designed to be compact and easy to manufacture, positioning the company as a key player in improving user experience in immersive technologies.

Developer of image recognition platform designed to offer brands more accurate store data in real-time. The company's platform recognizes the objects located on the shelf to assess shelf share, product presence and planogram compliance as well as provides discrepancy reports, image overwriting, photo stitching, image acceptance and on-device reporting, thereby helping retailers, distributors and brokers eliminate manual data collection.

Parquery AG develops a Web app that allows users to see on-street parking availability. It provides users with real-time vacancy data and smart routing options. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Developer of digital platform designed to utilize augmented reality to bridge the gaps in the rehab medicine sector. The company's platform is subscription-based and designed to allow users to receive therapy at home with standardized protocols and data driven methods personalized to the user's recovery. The company's vision is to clinically validate a digitized stroke rehab platform and then broaden their indications to chronic pain and orthopedic injury rehab programs.

Developer of a virtual reality therapy device designed to provide remote vision therapy. The company's technology uses dedicated VR goggles, applications, and web panels for remote treatment and provides aid in treating cross-eye issues in children with a daily exercise of a few minutes, enabling doctors to supervise VR vision therapy and treat children suffering from visual impairments.

Flatspace is deep-learning solution automatically converts scanned floorplans to 3D VR-ready models.

Advanced Scanners Inc. is an innovative company focused on enhancing surgical navigation through its proprietary 3D optical tracking technology, specifically targeting the healthcare sector. Established in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company addresses a significant $20 billion market by aiming to minimize errors associated with brain surgery, particularly the critical issue of brain shift. This problem has been highlighted by FDA warnings regarding its contribution to serious surgical complications. Advanced Scanners has developed a radiation-free and contact-free 3D optical scanner that has been successfully pilot-tested in cadaver labs, demonstrating its ability to measure brain shift and differentiate brain tissue based on optical properties. The company is currently conducting an IRB-approved study on patients undergoing open craniotomy for various neurological conditions. With a team comprised of experts in optical sciences, surgical engineering, and medical sales, Advanced Scanners is also collaborating with a leading medical device firm to integrate their technology into existing navigation systems. The company has secured initial funding and is pursuing additional investment to further advance its product development and market entry.

Future Sight AR provides immersive solutions and content to keep companies in the oil & gas industry efficient and safe, while pushing the limits of modern engineering.

At ReillyWorks, they build PHYGITAL Story World Experiences. That means they make products that combine the PHYsical and diGITAL worlds. They created a platform, CARPE´™ that blends Story, Augmented Reality, and Smart Objects to create experiences where people Play Together.

MirrAR.io specializes in an augmented reality platform tailored for innovative fashion brands, enabling a seamless integration with existing online websites, mobile applications, and social media channels. This platform enhances the customer experience by allowing consumers to visualize their preferred fit, color, and style, ultimately driving engagement and increasing sales. By providing an immersive shopping experience, MirrAR.io has demonstrated the potential to achieve up to a 25% conversion rate on website trials and a sales increase exceeding 37%. The company focuses on delivering responsive customer experiences that foster strong customer advocacy and loyalty.

Nextome is a software technology company based in Puglia, Italy, specializing in indoor navigation solutions. Founded by computer science students, the company has developed a patented indoor positioning and navigation system that utilizes smartphone sensors and low-signal Bluetooth beacons, combined with AI algorithms, to achieve high accuracy within 1-2 meters. This innovative approach allows for easy installation without the need for complex fingerprinting techniques, making the system ready for immediate use. In addition to its core navigation technology, Nextome offers tools for infrastructure management and real-time data analysis. The system is designed for seamless integration into existing mobile applications and can be customized to include additional features, providing a versatile solution for various clients facing indoor navigation challenges.

OtheReality is focused on using virtual reality technology to combat prejudice and discrimination through immersive educational experiences. By allowing students to "walk a mile in someone else's shoes," the company enables individuals to experience different perspectives, such as a male student seeing the world through the eyes of a female student or a Jewish person experiencing the biases faced by an Arab or Black individual. This approach aims to foster meaningful classroom discussions that promote empathy and social change. Additionally, OtheReality develops VR experiences for the healthcare sector, where trainees engage in provider-patient interactions designed to evoke emotional responses. These experiences are complemented by app-based workshops that process data collected during the simulations, helping healthcare professionals enhance their empathy and communication skills. Overall, OtheReality seeks to create a more understanding and compassionate society through innovative technology.

SIMA is made up of a robotic body that in conjunction with your smartphone, through an app, becomes a fully interactive social robot capable of listening, moving and expressing itself to provide a playful experience that stimulates both play and learning.

PowerPlay is an educational technology company that has developed a way for children to use the outdoor world as their personal game console. With their proprietary motion sensors, they can respond to your every move, thus creating an immersive experience for children to learn and play.

Preksh is a provider of visual commerce solutions that enhances the shopping experience by offering a virtual shopping platform. The company has developed innovative technology that allows consumers to engage with a 360-degree view of physical stores, facilitating a seamless online shopping experience reminiscent of being in a brick-and-mortar environment. With a focus on augmented reality, Preksh enables retailers to engage customers more effectively, allowing them to explore products and make purchases at their convenience, anytime and anywhere. The company has also filed for patents to protect its pioneering technology, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the visual commerce sector.

Giaran, Inc. develops software that offers virtual try-on experience of cosmetics products in store, online, and on-the-go. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Brookline, Massachusetts. As of November 7, 2017, Giaran, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Shiseido Americas Corporation.

Ayata Intelligence is an Artificial Intelligence company that strives to make products and services that create a positive impact. We are developing a wearable smart device that has assistive technology capabilities for the visually challenged.

Airstrument provides a motion-tracking wearable device that offers gamified feedback for rehabilitation and assistive purposes. It is currently testing the device as a musical and gamified platform for hand rehabilitation in collaboration with hospitals and NGOs in Israel, India, and Costa Rica.

There are 7.4 billion unique people in the world, but why are all glasses, sunglasses, helmets one-size-fits all Skelmet is redefining the wearables industry with 3D Fit technology that combines state of the art 3D scanning with 3D printing to automatically measure, design, and produce custom head-worn products. The most recent product the company launched - the Falcon I bespoke sport sunglasses are the world's first true custom fit sport sunglasses, guaranteed to fit perfectly. Whether for a runner, a cyclist, or an outdoorsman, they are the lightest (17g) and best anti-fog sunglasses, engineered to give the best performance and protection.

MoonRun is an innovative IoT fitness solution that aims to transform indoor aerobic exercise. Positioned within a $6 billion market, it offers a lightweight, portable alternative to traditional exercise machines like treadmills and ellipticals. Weighing only 1.1 kg, MoonRun can easily fit into a sports bag and be used in various locations, making it suitable for home, work, or travel. The device connects to various indoor running and active gaming apps, providing users with an engaging and gamified workout experience. Its unique design features upward elastic pull, which supports joint health and allows for more intense training while promoting recovery from musculoskeletal issues. MoonRun's technology includes embedded movement sensors that create an immersive running experience, tracking metrics such as distance and calories burned, and sharing this data with compatible apps across multiple platforms. The affordability of MoonRun, compared to traditional fitness equipment, enhances its appeal as a versatile tool for maintaining an active lifestyle.

They use a VR headset and a gesture recognition camera to create a high quality, enjoyable experience that will allow customers to interact naturally with products using only their hands, view from every angle and customize the product in the VR.They've created an amazing shopping experience using Virtual Reality (VR), helping reatilers by reducing physical store space, and support marketing through consumer behavior analysis.

Perseus Mirrors specializes in the development of smart mirrors, with their flagship product being the Perseus Mirror. This innovative device features an interactive digital display that enhances user connectivity through voice recognition and a user-friendly design. The smart mirror is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, allowing for seamless device syncing. Additionally, it boasts a customizable digital dossier for personalized information display and an embedded camera for video conferencing and capturing images. By combining advanced technology with thoughtful design, Perseus Mirrors aims to keep users connected with their friends and family.

WeAVR specializes in developing platforms that enable businesses to create and share immersive stories using Virtual and Augmented Reality. The company's offerings allow users to experience, create, and share virtual reality narratives by integrating photos, videos, and publicly available VR media. This approach provides businesses and brands with a cost-effective and straightforward way to establish their presence in the virtual reality space, utilizing standard building blocks for content creation.

Waypoint uses augmented reality to change the way front-line workers capture, distribute, and access expert knowledge on the job. It allows trainers to build a three-dimensional set of instructions for workers in real-time using an AR headset such as the Microsoft HoloLens. Waypoint was born out of MIT in November 2017 and was acquired by PTC in June 2018.

Libra@Home has developed a fully immersive virtual reality tool for physical and occupational therapists to improve the delivery and quality of treatment to patients with neurological disorders, both in the clinic and at home. This neurorehabilitation platform uses virtual reality to deliver therapeutic stimuli and sensors and wearables to monitor patient outcomes and track performance.

Imverse SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, specializes in software development for Mixed Reality content creation. The company provides innovative tools that enable users to convert 360-degree images into 3D formats and create virtual-reality content in real-time, utilizing virtual-reality glasses. Imverse also offers B2B services that facilitate the creation of immersive VR/MR experiences featuring live hologram actors and real-time visual effects sourced from a single 360° photo. An EPFL spin-off, Imverse employs a proprietary voxel engine to support the deployment of volumetric technology in various sectors, including Location Based Entertainment, live broadcasting, and telepresence. Their platform leverages depth cameras and reality capture software, enhancing personal connections and fostering trust in holographic collaboration and communication.

6Degrees is focused on creating adaptive technology that enhances accessibility and independence for users. The company has developed a patented hands-free controller that operates various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs. This controller employs artificial intelligence-driven motion recognition and prediction technology to streamline user interactions. Additionally, 6Degrees offers virtual reality-based physical therapy, which incorporates gamification to aid individuals who have lost fine motor skills. This technology not only provides measurable real-time insights but also adapts to the user's abilities, facilitating touch-free control over devices and promoting effective communication and functionality in daily life. 6Degrees demonstrates significant potential across diverse sectors, including assistive technologies, augmented reality, and defense.

Inflight VR Software GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing virtual reality ecosystems for the inflight entertainment industry. The company offers a diverse range of immersive experiences that allow passengers to escape the limitations of traditional aircraft entertainment. Users can enjoy unique activities, such as relaxing on a tropical beach, playing chess in historic libraries, or watching films in luxurious settings, all designed to enhance the travel experience. In addition to improving passenger satisfaction, Inflight VR provides airlines with significant ancillary revenue opportunities through device rentals, retail commissions, and advertising. The platform includes a virtual store that integrates third-party vendors, further enriching the content available to users. Inflight VR is recognized as a leading provider of virtual reality inflight entertainment and is currently serving passengers in multiple VIP lounges and onboard select European airlines.

Rendever is a company focused on addressing social isolation among seniors through virtual reality experiences. Its platform is utilized in senior living communities and healthcare settings to alleviate feelings of depression and loneliness by promoting personal connections. Participants can engage in group sessions to fulfill bucket list items, revisit significant locations, and share stories, thereby enhancing their emotional well-being. Rendever collaborates with notable senior living operators and healthcare systems, and its initiatives are supported by research from organizations such as the NIH and NIA. The company also has commercial partnerships with prominent entities, including AARP and Verizon, to expand its reach and impact.

Developer of a wearable device designed to provide blind individuals with a radically new opportunity to see through sound and touch. The company's device helps in knowing the location of objects and having a perceptual experience of visual elements while providing safer mobility in order to dramatically increase the independence of people who are blind or visually impaired, enabling people who are visually impaired to live an independent life.

Zeta Surgical, founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing a surgical navigational platform that utilizes augmented reality technology. This innovative platform enhances surgical procedures through features such as markerless registration, instrument tracking, and comprehensive procedure planning. By providing advanced image guidance, Zeta Surgical aims to improve the safety and accuracy of surgeries, catering to the needs of high-precision medical tasks.

Inflight VR Software GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing virtual reality ecosystems for the inflight entertainment industry. The company offers a diverse range of immersive experiences that allow passengers to escape the limitations of traditional aircraft entertainment. Users can enjoy unique activities, such as relaxing on a tropical beach, playing chess in historic libraries, or watching films in luxurious settings, all designed to enhance the travel experience. In addition to improving passenger satisfaction, Inflight VR provides airlines with significant ancillary revenue opportunities through device rentals, retail commissions, and advertising. The platform includes a virtual store that integrates third-party vendors, further enriching the content available to users. Inflight VR is recognized as a leading provider of virtual reality inflight entertainment and is currently serving passengers in multiple VIP lounges and onboard select European airlines.

Museloop has created an augmented reality gaming platform designed to assist museums in developing mobile applications for their visitors. This platform enhances the museum experience by integrating game-based tours that focus on art while delivering relevant and contextual content. Museloop offers templates for various games along with a content management system, allowing museums to quickly generate unique apps by inputting their own content. The platform is versatile, suitable for both permanent and temporary exhibitions, and enables museums to gather extensive data on visitor interactions. By making museum visits more engaging through educational and interactive gaming, Museloop helps institutions connect with a younger, tech-savvy audience.

XRHealth Ltd. is a medical technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) software solutions for therapeutic purposes. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of products, including VRPhysio for physical therapy, VRReliever for pain management, and VRCogni for improving motor functions in patients recovering from strokes or dealing with cognitive impairments. Their platform also includes VRPsyc for treating mental health disorders and VRCoordi to enhance coordination skills in individuals with various conditions. XRHealth’s solutions integrate immersive technology with data analytics and remote monitoring, allowing patients to receive comprehensive care from home while enabling clinicians to track progress effectively. Recognized as a pioneer in the field, XRHealth is the first certified VR medical company with FDA/CE registered applications, focusing on diverse aspects of health assessment and treatment, including cognitive, physical, psychological, and pain management.

Rendever is a company focused on addressing social isolation among seniors through virtual reality experiences. Its platform is utilized in senior living communities and healthcare settings to alleviate feelings of depression and loneliness by promoting personal connections. Participants can engage in group sessions to fulfill bucket list items, revisit significant locations, and share stories, thereby enhancing their emotional well-being. Rendever collaborates with notable senior living operators and healthcare systems, and its initiatives are supported by research from organizations such as the NIH and NIA. The company also has commercial partnerships with prominent entities, including AARP and Verizon, to expand its reach and impact.

ARTMYN provides a disruptive solution for highly accurate digitization of visual artworks, with interactive rendering on mobile devices and accessible via a simple web browser. A unique portable scanner captures gigabytes of data describing the artwork in its finest details, which, along with proprietary web technologies, result in a true-to-life visualisation. This complete new experience allows users to embark on an emotional journey where digital replicas can be explored just as if the originals were in their very own hands.

Eyeware Tech SA is a Swiss company established in 2016, specializing in 3D eye tracking software known as GazeSense. This innovative software utilizes advanced computer vision algorithms to enable consumer cameras and devices to capture and analyze eye gaze, head, and face movements. Eyeware's technology enhances human-machine interaction across a variety of fields, including social robotics, automotive, smart home applications, healthcare, gaming, industrial automation, retail, and advertising. By offering solutions that interpret user attention, intention, and interest, Eyeware aims to improve engagement between humans and technology, thus facilitating more intuitive interactions in everyday environments.

Cyclops.io is a team of serial entrepreneurs with backgrounds from Cisco, Nuance, Bessemer Venture Partners, MIT, Caltech and Harvard. They have an extensive background in online video and collaboration, machine vision and deep learning. Their mission is to replicate the feeling and collaborative richness of being in the same room. It could be used internally by distributed teams or by sales or customer service with customers or partners. Everything should be as simple as a click. They are constantly looking for ways to improve your experience. Stay tuned for new and exciting features.

VRDoodler is a browser-based 3D drawing platform that can render in virtual reality, and into 3D printable objects. Haven is a crowd-sourced audio-visual storytelling VR platform to be built on top of VRDoodler.

Darix makes augmented reality applications for professionals.

Speculo Systems is a new kind of 3D sensors system with practically no latency, high accuracy and high resolution. Its sensors are new disruptive patent pending technology. Speculo is aiming its sensors mostly into two major fields, the gaming consoles market and the VR/AR market. By using the sensors system it can do body emulation for both gaming consoles and for VR/AR. The company was founded in 2016.

Isara is a Deaf community-center platform that includes an open sign language learning application, an online sign interpreter service, and a crowdsourced, Deaf-friendly video subtitle-making tool. Isara offers fair business model by liberating sign language learning so that everyone can easily – and at no charge – take a sign language course made and maintained by Deaf communities. In return, sign language learners with hearing capability can help Deaf communities by subtitling videos to make online videos deaf-friendly. In an effort to be a sustainable business, Isara also enables its active users to become professional sign interpreters and/or teachers.

SMARTIFY provides instant access to inspiring art commentary, straight to your smartphone. Their app allows you to scan, identify and save art. It also serves as a personalized, on-the-ground guide to any museum or gallery we partner with. SMARTIFY CIC is a social enterprise with a mission is to help people make meaningful connections with art and to support global visual arts organisations – public and commercial. They’re focused on protecting artist and museum intellectual property and ensure parts of its profits are channeled back to the public institutions we serve.

Luminopia has created an unparalleled, proprietary treatment device that is safe, fun, and fast in order to improve both vision and quality of life. The company offers treatment for eyes using virtual reality and promotes binocular vision by ensuring that the user sees the content with both eyes.

Aerotain specializes in creating engaging entertainment experiences at live events through innovative aerial advertising. The company has developed a lightweight interactive airship drone that floats above crowds, displaying digital advertisements in various formats such as placards, banners, and posters. This unique approach allows brands to enhance their visibility and marketing efforts from an elevated position, making it particularly effective in busy areas, sports venues, and shopping locations. By combining technology and creativity, Aerotain provides a platform for brands to promote newly launched products and engage with audiences in a memorable way.

Pzartech develops a visual recognition technology that enables user of complex mechanical equipment to quickly identify parts using image processing and deep learning. They aim to enable maintenance operator to receive info regarding the mechanical parts they are working on using cameras from smartphones and tablets.

USEUM (useum.org) is The World's Art Museum that brings together art museums & galleries, artists and art lovers in a meritocratic spectacle. As we are not far from the day that a million followers and a billion likes will be as powerful as an art critique, the vision and the constitutional aim of USEUM is to boldly blend the authoritative awesome with the socially fabulous; empowering the art lovers and acclaiming the art professionals in a born-digital art fair where everybody celebrates art, redefining intuitively the values of the Art Market to emerge.

Spectando is a developer of a virtual tour platform that allows users to create property tours quickly and easily using only a smartphone, eliminating the need for additional hardware. This innovative approach makes virtual tours more accessible to a broad audience, including private users. The company aims to reach this large market through partnerships with established real estate online platforms, offering these platforms the opportunity to enhance their services by including Spectando's virtual tour solution in premium packages. This collaboration not only benefits users by providing them with immersive property experiences but also helps the partnering platforms generate additional revenue through shared profits.

Escher Reality, Inc develops augmented reality API. It builds a cross-platform toolkit and custom backend for mobile AR developers. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Sunnyvale, California. As of February 1, 2018, Escher Reality, Inc operates as a subsidiary of Niantic, Inc.