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SparsePoser: Real-time Full-body Motion Reconstruction from Sparse Data
The paper “SparsePoser: Real-Time Full-Body Motion Reconstruction from Sparse Data” introduces SparsePoser, a deep learning-based method for reconstructing high-quality full-body human poses in real time using only a small number of 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF)...
VR as a” Drop-In” Well-being Tool for Knowledge Workers
The IEEE article “Ethical Considerations of Extended Reality in the Workplace” examines how the adoption of extended reality (XR) technologies — including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality — in workplace settings raises a range of ethical issues that go beyond...
Ethical Considerations of Extended Reality in the Workplace
The article “Ethical Considerations of Extended Reality in the Workplace” examines the growing adoption of extended reality (XR) technologies — such as virtual and augmented reality — in professional environments and highlights key ethical challenges that arise in...
The Reel Deal: Designing and Evaluating LLM-Generated Short-Form Educational Videos
The paper “The Reel Deal: Designing and Evaluating LLM-Generated Short-Form Educational Videos” presents ReelsEd, a web-based system that uses large language models (LLMs) to automatically create short-form educational videos (reels) from longer lecture content while...
New Publication Highlights Cutting-Edge VR, AR, and MR Innovations at EuroXR 2024
The EuroXR 2024 conference, now captured in the latest proceedings, brings together a wealth of advancements in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. Edited by Kaj Helin, Despina Michael-Grigoriou,Tina Katika, Barbara...
New XR4ED Study Explores Underwater Cultural Heritage through Virtual Reality
A newly published paper titled "Underwater Virtual Exploration of the Ancient Port of Amathus" by Antreas Alexandrou, Filip Škola, Dimitrios Skarlatos, Stella Demesticha, Fotis Liarokapis, and Andreas Aristidou introduces an innovative approach to accessing and...
Virtual Teachers Come to Life in the Latest XR4ED Paper
A new paper titled "Extended Reality Educational System with Virtual Teacher Interaction for Enhanced Learning" was published on 23 September 2024 by Fotis Liarokapis, Vaclav Milata, and Filip Skola. The research, conducted at the CYENS Centre of Excellence in Cyprus,...
New Paper Published by XR4ED Team on IEEE Xplore!
We are excited to announce the publication of our latest research paper, titled "XR4ED: An Extended Reality Platform for Education" now available on IEEE Xplore. This paper explores how XR technology can transform educational experiences, enhancing engagement and...
New XR4ED publication on ERCIM NEWS
This article introduces an intelligent Extended Reality (XR) teaching assistant communicating with the users in natural language. The application uses artificial intelligence (ChatGPT) to understand and communicate with the students using realistic-looking avatars...
New XR4ED paper accepted at CHI2024
The following paper was accepted at CHI2024: Stretch your reach: Studying Self-Avatar and Controller Misalignment in Virtual Reality Interaction. Ponton J., Keshavarz R., Beacco A., Pelechano N










