Innovative XR Symposium Aims to Transform Global South Tech Landscape

The eXperiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC) at IIT Madras, in collaboration with Oculus co-founders, is organizing the first international Extended Reality (XR) symposium for the Global South. Scheduled for November 28, the event will emphasize frugal tech innovations to provide cost-effective, scalable XR solutions for emerging economies.

The eXperiential Technology Innovation Centre (XTIC) at IIT Madras is set to host the first international symposium on Extended Reality (XR) aimed at the Global South. Scheduled for November 28, this groundbreaking event will be co-organized by Oculus co-founders Steven and Anna LaValle, along with M Manivannan from XTIC.

The symposium will delve into XR, an umbrella term that covers virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). XTIC stands as India's premier research hub, pioneering VR, AR, MR, and haptics. M Manivannan emphasizes the center's commitment to accelerating ideas into practical solutions, supporting academia, industry, and startups in their XR endeavors.

Focused on 'Frugal tech innovations transforming hardware and software solutions for XR in the Global South', the event will highlight cost-effective, scalable solutions pertinent to emerging economies. The symposium promises to be significant for developing regions, spotlighting affordable XR innovations in sectors like education, healthcare, and public services, aiming to break down cost barriers that hinder widespread adoption.

(With inputs from agencies.)