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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.

Muse makes 3D internet accessible by empowering creators and brands to transform 2D websites into virtual 3D websites. The company was founded in 2020 by Alexander Shortt and Benjamin Ha.

Founded by 3 Computer Vision Phds at UIUC, Revery AI creates a scalable method to visualize garments on people. The technology powers a virtual dressing room where shoppers can mix & match outfits and visualize them on any model instantly online.

Web Platform to create your own smart virtual agents to automate online store from beginning to end and can be integrated with your chatting app and website.

Hyperplane is a virtual reality gaming company that allows the user to create a virtual arena for Twitch streams. The company was founded in 2020.

SBX Robotics generates synthetic data that teaches robots to see. SBX Robotics is accelerating the design of intelligent robots through simulation, starting with computer vision models for industrial settings.

DreamWorld is a creative open-world MMO game with the multiplayer density of real-world cities.

Spline is a company that offers a design tool for creating and publishing three-dimensional web experiences without the need for coding. Its platform allows users to easily build and iterate on designs, producing production-ready results. The tool supports the creation of three-dimensional text and basic geometric shapes, while also providing options for editing materials, importing models, and controlling design outcomes. This functionality enables designers to construct simple and cost-effective objects efficiently, streamlining the design process for web applications.

Here is a web-based video communication platform that allows teams and friends to connect in virtual spaces. The platform enables users to engage in video chats, collaborate through writing and drawing, and share images and GIFs, all within a flexible and interactive environment. By facilitating real-time communication and collaboration, Here aims to create a sense of closeness among individuals, regardless of their physical distance. Users can personalize their virtual rooms and move around within them, enhancing the experience of hanging out online. This approach fosters community and teamwork in a digital setting.

Synth is constructing a platform for creating compliant, lifelike pretend knowledge for software improvement, cloning present databases whereas synthesizing the specifics. The startup believes its strategy will assist promote higher knowledge privateness and compliance with laws whereas nonetheless sustaining accuracy.

Hyper Online is an avatar-based social network for anime and gaming fans. Users can use Animoji to chat and hang out and meet other people, all without showing their real faces. The more time they spend in the app the more currency they unlock to customize their experience. Hyper Online was founded in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Rosebud AI, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing software for creating digital avatars and models tailored for various purposes. Their platform enables users to customize avatars based on demographic factors, age, and style, making visual content creation more accessible. The company aims to democratize visual storytelling for brands of all sizes, leveraging artificial intelligence to simplify the process of generating game assets and other digital visuals. Additionally, Rosebud AI facilitates the creation of non-fungible token (NFT) collections without requiring users to have extensive technical knowledge of smart contracts or Web3 technologies. By combining traditional computer graphics techniques with advanced AI research, the company empowers creators to animate historical photos and enhance artistic expression.

Somatic is a New York-based company that specializes in providing robotic cleaning services specifically for commercial bathrooms. Founded in 2017, Somatic develops advanced bathroom cleaning robots designed for use in office buildings and other commercial spaces. These robots are programmed to perform cleaning tasks using virtual reality technology, enabling them to spray and wipe down surfaces effectively. Additionally, the robots are equipped to navigate autonomously, including opening doors and using elevators, which allows clients to significantly reduce operational costs and improve staff retention.

Multiverse, Inc. is an online platform that allows users to create, play, stream, and share tabletop role-playing games. Established in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the platform is accessible on web, PC, and mobile devices. In addition to gaming, Multiverse provides a marketplace where users can create and sell skins, art, and games, fostering a community of creatives. The company was founded by Sara Alfageeh, Thariq Shihipar, and Hisham Bedri in Boston, Massachusetts, and offers a social gaming experience that enhances user interaction and creativity.

Somatic is a New York-based company that specializes in providing robotic cleaning services specifically for commercial bathrooms. Founded in 2017, Somatic develops advanced bathroom cleaning robots designed for use in office buildings and other commercial spaces. These robots are programmed to perform cleaning tasks using virtual reality technology, enabling them to spray and wipe down surfaces effectively. Additionally, the robots are equipped to navigate autonomously, including opening doors and using elevators, which allows clients to significantly reduce operational costs and improve staff retention.

Figments Corp. develops an e-sports platform that creates characters with fictional storylines and brings custom voice acting to tailor the characters to different users. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Museum of Future Experiences operates a virtual reality (VR) stimulation museum. The company crafts and distributes multi-sensory theater services and allows customers to explore surroundings through cerebral exploration, including individual analysis, audio-visual stimulation, and VR stimulations. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Design and development of computer game software and virtual reality software. Games and online worlds have great potential in shaping how people behave, both positively, and negatively. We are designing and developing software that will allow us to create virtual societies that enable citizens of our virtual worlds to discover themselves. We believe that friendships, positive experiences, and behaviors that are built in VR, will spill over to reality, allowing users to become more fulfilled, happy, and confident individuals. Our vision is to create connected virtual worlds that empower people to be their best, most authentic selves.

Pengram Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in augmented reality indoor navigation software. The company has developed a platform that enables users to create and share indoor waypoints using only an iOS device. This innovative system allows for the easy mapping of routes within large buildings, helping technicians and users locate devices more efficiently. By leveraging the capabilities of smartphone cameras, Pengram facilitates precise spatial awareness, making navigation in complex indoor environments more accessible and intuitive.

Aura Vision Labs Ltd develops a video AI platform designed to enhance in-store analytics for retailers and brands. By utilizing existing security cameras, the platform transforms video feeds into actionable insights that inform critical retail decisions. It enables users to track customer journeys, analyzing how customers and employees navigate stores and interact with products, which helps identify factors influencing conversion rates. The platform also measures the impact of marketing campaigns over various locations and time periods, providing a comprehensive view of store performance. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in San Francisco, Aura Vision's solutions cater to retail operations and shopping malls, ultimately aiming to improve the overall shopping experience.

Plexus Immersive Corp. provides high performance VR/AR gloves to feel the digital reality. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional office in London, United States with additional office in London, United Kingdom.

They build highly detailed, immersive virtual environments for all forms of digital media. Ixora is a service designed for creators -- no technical ability required.

Miru is a United States-based company that specializes in augmented reality technology, offering an application that enables users to visualize how various pieces of furniture will appear in their homes. The application facilitates this experience by allowing users to select items from multiple retailer websites, enhancing the decision-making process for home furnishings.

Send Reality Inc. develops 3D-modeling for virtual walkthroughs of residential real estate listings. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Stanford, California.

Supermedium is building a space of immersive VR utilities starting with a comic book reader. From the pioneers of WebVR and creators of A-Frame (https://aframe.io).

Arrow is a platform for augmented reality video sharing.

Psylaris offers Innovative VR solutions to boost mental well-being.

Sketchbox Inc. specializes in designing and developing software tools for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) storyboarding. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that enables users to create storyboards and prototypes while importing models, images, and 3D content. The software supports vector drawing and scene building specifically for VR and AR environments. With a growing user base of over 2,000 designers, Sketchbox has identified that its most engaged users spend an average of 3.5 hours per week on the platform. Notable companies, including Microsoft and Oculus, have tested the software, highlighting its potential in a burgeoning market that Sketchbox estimates to be worth $6 billion. The company envisions a future where AR and VR designers become as prevalent as web and graphic designers today.

Jido is bringing in the next wave of AR where digital content can have a shared and persistent life in the real world. Our API uses intimate understanding of a users spatial context to preserve AR experiences across users and devices. Our research team came out of the Stanford Artifical Intelligence Labs and the Cornell Robot Learning Lab.

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.

We use technology and virtual assistants to set appointments for real estate agents so they can show more homes and make more money.

Pantheon is a virtual reality app that allows anyone to create and share their own VR games.

SkyLights Inc. specializes in developing cinematic virtual reality (VR) solutions aimed at enhancing passenger entertainment during flights, in lounges, on trains, and aboard cruises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Paris and Toulouse, the company operates as a subsidiary of Skylights SAS, which was established in 2014. SkyLights designs VR headsets and software that allow passengers to enjoy both 2D and 3D movies, effectively creating an immersive experience that helps them disengage from their travel environment. The company offers a subscription service to airlines, which includes content licensing, software development, and headset integration, ensuring a comprehensive in-flight entertainment solution. By providing multilingual audio and subtitles, SkyLights aims to deliver an engaging cinematic experience tailored for diverse audiences.

InsiteVR helps architects and 3D designers easily create immersive virtual reality experiences. At InsiteVR.com architects and 3D designers can upload existing 3D models, which are then converted and optimized for viewing in virtual reality devices like the Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard or simply on mobile devices. Trying to understand 3D spaces by looking at static two-dimensional pictures is not intuitive. Communicating those 3D designs to a client, friend or colleague who isn't trained to understand 3D space isn't always trivial either. With virtual reality, architects and designers can effortlessly communicate the essence of their designs, save time and feel confident their viewer understands the design.

Loom.ai is enabling a new era of virtual communication through the creation, animation and sharing of personalized, 3D avatars. Based in San Francisco, and an alumni of the Y Combinator Fellowship, the Academy Award-winning team has created a best-in-class solution powered by deep learning, computer vision and visual effects. In just seconds, Loom.ai can take a single photograph and transform it into a fully representative, 3D avatar as personalized as the individual by recognizing the many nuances that make each face unique. Animatable and expressive in real-time, these avatars can be used to power current and future applications in mobile messaging, entertainment, AR/VR, e-commerce, video conferencing, broadcasting and more. For more information, visit www.loom.ai Loom.ai has received funding from DHVC, Dentsu Ventures, Zach Coelius’ AngelList syndicate, GREE VR Capital, Presence Capital and Anorak Ventures.

The simplest way for businesses to test, manage, and deploy enterprise in-house VR apps at scale.

Scope AR provides the world’s most advanced Augmented Reality Training Solutions. They are leading the way in this emerging market, using the latest in augmented glasses and software to provide an incredible real-time 3D overlay training solution. Scope AR is working with some of the world’s leading multi-national companies and government agencies to provide custom state-of-the-art training systems while continuing to innovate and create novel Augmented Reality Training Solutions.

InsiteVR helps architects and 3D designers easily create immersive virtual reality experiences. At InsiteVR.com architects and 3D designers can upload existing 3D models, which are then converted and optimized for viewing in virtual reality devices like the Oculus Rift, Google Cardboard or simply on mobile devices. Trying to understand 3D spaces by looking at static two-dimensional pictures is not intuitive. Communicating those 3D designs to a client, friend or colleague who isn't trained to understand 3D space isn't always trivial either. With virtual reality, architects and designers can effortlessly communicate the essence of their designs, save time and feel confident their viewer understands the design.

Meta View is an electronic company that provides augmented and virtual reality solutions for various businesses in the United States. It offers wearable devices that provide augmented and virtual reality experience and other gadgets based on machine learning and artificial intelligence. Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo founded Meta View in 2019. It has its headquarters in San Mateo in California.

VizeraLabs' current project, Vizera, is a smart projection device that performs accurate projections on physical objects. The current primary application of this technology is fabric simulation for furniture stores. The Vizera Projector has the potential to assist both consumers and retailers in the fabric selection process.

Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on developing general intelligence for robots by leveraging the computational principles of the human brain. Vicarious aims to tackle significant challenges in the field of AI, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and passion among its team members.

Anybots develops mobile telepresence systems that allow users to engage with people and environments as if they were physically present. Their robotic platform features a self-balancing, two-wheeled design that can be remotely controlled through a web browser from any location worldwide. This versatility enables the integration of various content payloads, including telepresence systems from established providers such as Cisco or Polycom, as well as mechanical arms or medical devices. By leveraging this technology, Anybots facilitates real-time interaction and communication, making it a valuable tool for diverse applications.

Meta View is an electronic company that provides augmented and virtual reality solutions for various businesses in the United States. It offers wearable devices that provide augmented and virtual reality experience and other gadgets based on machine learning and artificial intelligence. Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo founded Meta View in 2019. It has its headquarters in San Mateo in California.

MyVR is a cloud-based platform designed for vacation rental businesses, enabling them to manage multiple marketing channels such as Airbnb, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com from a single dashboard. The platform helps streamline and automate daily operations, allowing businesses to save time and reduce errors while enhancing the overall traveler experience. Additionally, MyVR provides users with the ability to create their own online presence, fostering direct sales opportunities. Its open architecture allows for seamless integration with various applications and services, making it a versatile solution for short-term rental management.

Double Robotics is the creator of Double, the world’s leading telepresence robot. We help telecommuters feel more connected to their colleagues by giving them a physical presence wherever they need to be. Having your own Double in the office means you can be free to roam around anywhere without scheduling a call or meeting. Double takes everything you love about video calls on an iPad and puts that on a mobile base that puts the remote worker in control. By combining cutting edge technology with an intuitive, elegant design, Double is the ultimate tool for telecommuters. Our mission is to connect the world through remote experiences.

We believe that 3D printing will fundamentally reshape our relationship with the products and items we use. At Dreamforge, we'll strive to show our beliefs in big ways and small in the products we build and in the example we set.

OmniVirt's technology enables any digital marketer to create and distribute immersive ads (360° / 3D / VR / AR) that deliver 10X greater performance than traditional advertising. OmniVirt’s advanced technology in 360° / 3D rendering is ad platform agnostic, 99% browser compatible, and trusted by world-class publishers such as The New York Times, WSJ, Washington Post, Forbes, and more.

Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

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