This week in XR: IAAPA Wraps, Nomadic No More, Magic Leap Grants, Huawei's AR Glasses & More
Summary
Hologate’s success has spawned a slew of competitors, many making impressive debuts at the show, including VR Studios’ “Atom” enclosure, the Omni Arena, Exit Realitys xHub and Hollow Zone.Doug Griffin, Founder, and CEO of Nomadic VR, cuts the ribbon at the opening of its first location in Orlando on Wednesday night.Charlie FinkThey came out of stealth in early 2017 (which in VR world seems like a long time ago) with six million dollars in venture funding, and an epic demo called “Chicago” which, like The VOID, combines physical sets and props.Looxid Labs uses a VR headset with eye-tracking cameras and EEG sensors to record eye movement and brain activity of users.The distribution rights for SPHERES sold earlier this year in a first-ever seven-figure deal for a VR experience at the Sundance Film Festival, where it was acquired by CityLights.