Transatlantic and Interdisciplinary Take on the Future of XR
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Just a few years ago the idea of entering computer generated worlds that behave and feel as real as our everyday experience and the notion that we may alter and augment our reality with the help of pocket-sized gadgets seemed like mere science fiction.
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Nowadays these technologies not only exist, they find application in fields as diverse as entertainment and training, medicine and engineering, quality control and manufacturing. Possibilities for development appear to be limitless. Such immersive technological advancement forces new perspectives on our cultural, societal, legal, conceptual and ethical frameworks.
This event will take a close look at a wide range of perspectives from different cultures, industries, and professions, to give the audience a full picture of XR. Panelists will discuss its current state and future potential as well as the challenges it faces and the concerns it raises. The symposium will examine the technological status quo as well as the use cases while considering social, ethical and legal implications and boundaries.
| Keynote |
| Caitlin Fisher, PhD Director Augmented Reality Lab, York University |
| Panel 1 | Panel 2 |
|---|---|
| Playing Field for XR’s Future and its Current Implications
Steven Feiner, PhD Sydney Talcott |
XR’s Fantastic Technological Potential and Societal Disruptive Force
Kathleen Schroeter Owen Bell Caitlin Fisher, PhD moderated by: |
Event Information
October 29, 2018, 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
New York, NY
Organizer(s): German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH NY)
Location
Rise New York
Address:
43 West 23rd Street, Floor 2
New York, NY 10010