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# EMIL

European Media and Immersion Lab

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- [Second Round of Emil Funding!](https://emil-xr.eu/elementor-6418/) - We are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the second round of our funding program. The new call for applications will be launched next week, presenting an excellent opportunity for prospective applicants to secure funding. Do not miss out on this momentous occasion to make a significant impact and propel your projects to new
- [Fate of the Minotaur @ FIAV 2025 in Morocco](https://emil-xr.eu/fate-of-the-minotaur-fiav-2025-in-morocco/) - Immersive free roaming multiplayer fun @ FIAV : Festival International d'art Vidéo de Casablanca in Morocco. 5 Days of intense and explorative VR sessions with festival visitors, faculty staff and young talent.
- [Fate of the Minotaur released on Steam](https://emil-xr.eu/fate-of-the-minotaur-released-on-steam/) - Fate of the Minotaur has been released in Scale Option 2 on Steam.
- [EMIL Receives CVMP 2025 Collaboration Award](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-receives-cvmp-2025-collaboration-award/) - The 22nd ACM SIGGRAPH European Conference on Visual Media Production - CVMP rewarded the EMIL consortium with the CVMP Collaboration Award
- [AR Magic Lantern at SIGGRAPH Asia 2025](https://emil-xr.eu/ar-magic-lantern-at-siggraph-asia-2025/) - During our demo of the AR Magic Lantern at SIGGRAPH Asia, a young visitor reminded us that sometimes the best design inspiration comes from watching users engage with your product in unexpected ways.
- [Evaluating the Impact of Financial Support on XR Development: A Case Study of EMIL's FSTP Program](https://emil-xr.eu/evaluating-the-impact-of-financial-support-on-xr-development-a-case-study-of-emils-fstp-program/) - The results reveal that EMIL's Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) program had a significant positive impact on various projects, with 84.6% of respondents affirming receipt of funding and expressing high satisfaction with the support received. The financial boost was essential for advancing their products and services, making commercialisation possible and hastening market readiness. However,
- [Barcelona circa 250 CE](https://emil-xr.eu/barcelona-circa-250-ce/) - What were the outskirts of Barcelona like in the second century? Museum visitors use augmented reality to find out, first-hand.
- [FSTP Projects Presented at Aalto on 14 March 2025](https://emil-xr.eu/fstp-projects-presented-at-aalto-on-14-march-2025/) - EMIL FSTP project presentations in Aalto Studios Open House event on 14 Mar 2025 We are pleased to publish the presentations of the FSTP projects given at the Aalto Studios Open Doors event on 14 March 2025. We had eleven presentations on stage and nine demos at the event. Here you can see the presentations
- [Final FATE OF THE MINOTAUR Trailer](https://emil-xr.eu/final-fate-of-the-minotaur-trailer/) - After 30 months of dedicated work, the Animationsinstitut of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is excited to unveal some collected insights behind their scalable, narrative LBX – an immersive experience that adapts to various scales, from stereoscopic 180° film to free-roaming multiplayer.And, like Daedalus crafting the perfect escape, we’ve found our way to France: FATE OF THE MINOTAUR
- [FAST FORWARD 03/25](https://emil-xr.eu/fast-forward-03-25/) - The Future is Now30 months of EMIL are officially in the books – we’re not hitting pause. In this 5th edition of FAST FORWARD, we take you on the next rapid-fire journey through the latest developments in our EMIL Lighthouse and funded third-party projects.What’s inside?A VR sauna that responds to your body, interactive environments and
- [FAST FORWARD 01/25](https://emil-xr.eu/fast-forward-01-25/) - Immersive Innovation at Hyperspeed!We’re excited to share the 4th edition of FAST FORWARD, your quick and engaging snapshot of EMIL’s advancements and the boundless possibilities in immersive tech.In this edition, we’ll explore: – Advances in tactile feedback, location-based storytelling and exergaming. – XR for physical therapy, AI for animation, teleoperation technologies and more — redefining
- [Upcoming - Public Gameplay: FATE OF THE MINOTAUR](https://emil-xr.eu/upcoming-public-gameplay-fate-of-the-minotaur/) - You’re Invited: The Biggest Gameplay Event Yet for FATE OF THE MINOTAURCome and experience an extraordinary gameplay session of the narrative VR adventure at the Animationsinstitut.We’re celebrating the culmination of an incredible journey – where myth meets innovation.📅 Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (or later!)📍 Kuhn Studio, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, LudwigsburgBigger than ever!Test our
- [Keynote at Hochschule Osnabrück](https://emil-xr.eu/keynote-at-hochschule-osnabruck/) - Last month Tim Moesgen gave an online keynote about his PhD research on designing haptic and thermal experiences for XR and about Aalto University's lighthouse project on smart garments sharing his experience with Media and Interaction Design Students at Hochschule Osnabrück as part of "Donnerstalk" an event series on topics of design, technology and society.
- [AR Magic Lantern and FotM collaboration](https://emil-xr.eu/ar-magic-lantern-and-fotm-collaboration/) - At UPF, we are really happy to see how our AR Magic Lantern technology is generating synergies with other Lighthouse projects such as FABW’s “Fate of the Minotaur” project!They are using our ARML as an on-boarding pre-experience to their main experience. Check out how great it looks! Thanks to our comprehensive SDK it is very simple to
- [FATE OF THE MINOTAUR – Final Evaluation Recap](https://emil-xr.eu/fate-of-the-minotaur-final-evaluation-recap/) - The Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg has officially wrapped up the final evaluation of its Lighthouse project and narrative VR experience, FATE OF THE MINOTAUR.On January 28, the Filmakademie transformed into an immersive playground, where players explored myth and storytelling in new dimensions. With multiple scale options – from stereoscopic 180° film to interactive single- and multiplayer modes
- [Introducing VibeStride AR Physical Education for Teen Girls](https://emil-xr.eu/introducing-vibestride-ar-physical-education-for-teen-girls/) - The REVEAL team at the University of Bath is proud to introduce VibeStride, an augmented reality (AR) physical education app designed to tackle the growing disengagement of teenage girls in school PE. 📉 The Challenge: In the UK and globally, girls are significantly less physically active than boys. Research highlights key barriers, including:🔹 Lack of
- [Open House 14 March 2025](https://emil-xr.eu/open-house-14-march-2025/) - Open House 14 March 2025 Join us and experience cutting-edge XR project presentations from EMIL and Aalto Creatives and Magics. Almost all EMIL FSTP projects will be presented as well as the Lighthouse projects, so there is a lot to see. The new building of Aalto Studios is also worth seeing as such, and during the
- [EMIL Business Mentoring Workshops for Funded FSTPs](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-business-mentoring-workshops-for-funded-fstps/) - Last week EMIL organized two Business Mentoring workshops for our funded FSTPs. The first one (Feb 25) was focused on XR in Health and Mental Health and was co-organized with the Catalan Network of Technology and Mental Health (TECSAM Network). The second one (Feb 28) was focused on the XR Interactive Content Industries and was
- [EMIL at Stereopsia 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-at-stereopsia-2024/) - At Stereopsia Brussels, EMIL brought its mission to life, showcasing the diversity and synergy that drives our work. At our vibrant booth, teams from multiple EMIL-funded projects – including Metropolia University of Applied Sciences / Helsinki XR Center (GameRAT), Universidade de Vigo (VirtualR3), Polycular (Crew Together), Design Academy Eindhoven (XR-IT), SenseGlove (Project Rembrandt) and CREW
- [EMIL at University of Bath](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-at-university-of-bath/) - EMIL Nodes and FSTPs meet at University of Bath for demos and review
- [CREW Brussels: Bringing Performance and Technology Together for a Creative Leap](https://emil-xr.eu/crew-brussels-bringing-performance-and-technology-together-for-a-creative-leap/) - At EMIL, our mission goes beyond funding and mentorship — we provide the full spectrum of lab infrastructure, both virtual and physical, to support our pioneering projects. Last week, we were thrilled to welcome CREW Brussels to the facilities at Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg / Animationsinstitut for two days of motion capture, diving deep into their funded
- [ARML SDK v1.0 Released](https://emil-xr.eu/arml-sdk-v1-0-released/) - First full release of ARML SDK includes a Unity package and new documentation website.
- [New team member at Bath!](https://emil-xr.eu/new-team-member-at-bath/) - Welcome to Zoe Jeffery! Zoe has recently joined us at the University of Bath as a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Immersive Technologies. Zoe has just recently passed her PhD in health and physical activity, where her project worked with teenage girls helping them to re-imagine school physical education through customised avatars and virtual reality
- [EMIL >> FAST FORWARD - Edition 3 is live](https://emil-xr.eu/fast-forward-edition-3-is-live/) - Catch the latest edition of EMIL >> FAST FORWARD, our rapid-fire update on all things EMIL. In under 15 minutes, dive into the breakthroughs shaping the future of immersive tech across Europe.From VR-empowered smart garments to immersive exhibitions and advanced haptic devices for teleoperation, this third edition is a showcase of innovation and impact in
- [Keynote at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile](https://emil-xr.eu/keynote-at-pontificia-universidad-catolica-de-chile/) - Last week PhD Student Tim Moesgen from Aalto Lighthouse gave a keynote on "Understanding and Designing Thermal Experiences" where he was talking about the research on thermal experiences for VR through the development of haptic garments - for the students and staff of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago de Chile.
- [Invitation: Double-Event at the FABW](https://emil-xr.eu/invitation-double-event-at-the-fabw/) - The Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is opening its doors for a special day of adventure and innovation. We’re hosting a double-event that combines immersive gameplay and tech-focused discussions and networking: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Albrecht Ade Studio, Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Ludwigsburg____FATE OF THE MINOTAUR – public VR gameplayStep into the myth with FATE OF THE MINOTAUR, our immersive
- [Atlas V "Aardman & Friends: The Immersive Exhibition" playtest in Lyon](https://emil-xr.eu/atlas-v-aardman-friends-the-immersive-exhibition-playtest-in-lyon/) - EMIL-funded project will host a proof-of-concept playtest of their immersive interactive experience in Lyon on October 30
- [EMIL Announces First Funding Call​](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-announces-first-funding-call/) - EMIL will open its first call for European-based XR technology developers and content creators.
- [EMIL-XR: First Funding Call](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-xr-first-funding-call/) - EMIL-XR: First Funding Call | Up to 500.000 € for European-based XR Projects Are you passionate about XR and immersive media content and technology? Are you developing your own innovative project and looking for funding?
- [eXtended Reality Day at Filmakademie](https://emil-xr.eu/extended-reality-day-at-filmakademie/) - In November 2022 Animationsinstitut of Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg carried out an eXtended Reality Day with input lectures from Pixelcloud GmbH & Co. KG (Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg VR), Filmakademie R&D (Project Beeing & EMIL), CREW (Delirious Departures), Europapark/MackNext (Yullbe), disguise (XR hard- software solutions).Students and guests were able to experience the presented work in the afternoon.
- [UPF node leads participatory design for AR](https://emil-xr.eu/upf-node-leads-participatory-design-for-ar/) - Full-Body Interaction Lab works with Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) on new AR experience
- [Lighthouse Spotlight: Narrative Location Based Experience at Filmakademie](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-spotlight-narrative-location-based-experience-at-filmakademie/) - The first round of applications has come to an end and we’re delighted about all the great applications! We are also excited about the next steps with our partners and the involved external third parties. In the meantime, we want to take the opportunity to present our very own Lighthouse Project within EMIL with the
- [Video: Introducing EMIL](https://emil-xr.eu/video-introducing-emil/) - The European Media and Immersion Lab clusters the competence of internationally leading institutions and will promote the development of next-generation #XR content, services and applications. EMIL is co-funded by the European Union and UKRI Innovate UK. We will provide/offer funding and support to third-party projects on #technology development and #media innovation. Funding sums range from
- [EMIL Workshop at FMX 2023](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-workshop-at-fmx-2023/) - Partners present EMIL at Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart Our representatives recently had the chance to present EMIL at this year’s Film and Media Exchange – FMX at Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart. They gave a workshop on the project’s overriding idea and progress and promoted the upcoming second call for open proposals starting in
- [2nd EMIL call open](https://emil-xr.eu/2nd-call-open/) - 2nd EMIL call open Don’t forget – EMIL’s second call for proposals is now open until August 14th 2023! We will be supporting innovative XR projects with funding between 250.000 to 500.000 EUR AND the consortium’s expertise including access to infrastructure. Check out the details on how to apply and eligibility on emil-xr.eu/open-calls/ #funding #xr #vr
- [Call 2 Additional Information](https://emil-xr.eu/call-2-additional-information/) - Are you passionate about XR and immersive media content and technology?Are you developing your own innovative project and looking for funding?Take the chance to receive financial, lab and lecturing support for your project!
- [Narrative Location Based Experience: Fate Of The Minotaur Trailer](https://emil-xr.eu/narrative-location-based-experience-fate-of-the-minotaur-trailer/) - The R&D team at the Animationsinstitut proudly presents the first official trailer for ‘Fate of the Minotaur’, the immersive, location-based experience developed within EMIL. As we approach the midpoint of our EMIL Lighthouse project at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, we’re happy to share another glimpse into our work for this virtual journey into Greek mythology.In ‘Fate of
- [Exclusive FMX2024 Insights](https://emil-xr.eu/exclusive-fmx2024-insights/) - Can’t stop, won’t stop – one exciting event after another!As we (FABW) prepare for our Minotaur’s appearance at next month’s SIGGRAPH in Denver, we’re also reminiscing about the FMX – Film and Media Exchange last April. Which is why, we are pleased to share some exclusive insights for those who couldn’t attend: The official EMIL Presentation
- [Introducing EMIL >> FAST FORWARD](https://emil-xr.eu/introducing-emil-fast-forward/) - Introducing our new informative format:EMIL >> FAST FORWARDWe are thrilled to announce the launch of our new initiative, designed to keep you updated with the latest developments and achievements from our Lighthouse and funded projects on a regular basis. Our first edition is an information-packed video, delivering all the updates you need in just 13
- [FMX 2024 Recap Video & Demo Session Interviews](https://emil-xr.eu/fmx-2024-recap-video-demo-session-interviews/) - Time flies! It’s hard to believe it’s already been four months since our EMIL teams had the privilege of presenting at FMX 2024. During this event, we not only delivered a dedicated talk and participated in a panel discussion alongside our EU-funded sibling projects, but we also hosted a diverse range of interactive demo sessions,
- [The Minotaur in Denver: Reactions from SIGGRAPH 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/the-minotaur-in-denver/) - After an inspiring exhibit of Filmakademie’s location-based VR experience FATE OF THE MINOTAUR at SIGGRAPH in Denver, Colorado, we’re still thrilled by the positive feedback. Players from all backgrounds — artists, tech experts and VR enthusiasts — immersed themselves in the adventure and their enthusiastic responses have been a tremendous boost for our team. We
- [EMIL >> FAST FORWARD, VOL. II](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-fast-forward-vol-ii/) - Eurohaptics in France, SIGGRAPH in Denver, CVPR in Seattle, setting advanced focus fields, achieving new research results, connecting with brilliant minds — what a whirlwind the past two months have been! We’re all in and not slowing down anytime soon.𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗟 >> 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 is back for another round! If you’re keen to stay updated on
- [Keynote at Immensiva 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/keynote-at-immensiva-2024/) - Last week, Professor Yu Xiao from Aalto University delivered an engaging keynote on haptics for XR at the Immensiva 2024 event in Barcelona. The talk showcased the latest advancements in wearable haptic and thermal devices for virtual saunas as part of the lighthouse project, along with updates on the innovative Rembrant project conducted by SenseGlove.https://www.immensiva.com/
- [Immensiva Expo features AR Magic Lantern in Digital Art Installation](https://emil-xr.eu/immensiva-expo-features-ar-magic-lantern-in-digital-art-installation/) - Last Tuesday 17th of September saw the first use of the ARML within the context of an artistic exhibition. Francisco Macia Varela from the UPF team worked alongside artists Niall Hill from UCL and Rafa Roeder from Goldsmiths to build an immersive installation titled “Supercel.” The project received funding from the Generalitat de Catalunya and
- [The Call-2 selected 12 projects to be funded](https://emil-xr.eu/the-call-2-selected-12-projects-to-be-funded/) - European Media and Immersion Lab (EMIL) Funds Groundbreaking eXtended Reality Initiatives. The European Media and Immersion Lab (EMIL) has announced the beneficiaries of its second call for proposals, awarding a staggering 4.6 million euros to spearhead 12 innovative XR (extended reality) projects across Europe. This substantial financial injection aims to propel the development of virtual, augmented, and mixed
- [Making Aware of Climate Change via Wearables and VR](https://emil-xr.eu/making-aware-of-climate-change-via-wearables-and-vr/) - Through integrating the Wearable API* produced by Aalto's Lighthouse Project a group of master students have implemented a serious game about climate change making aware of rising global temperatures through Thermal Wearables and Virtual Reality where the player must carefully choose its actions in order to lead the planet into a cooler future. 🌎Students: Aitor
- [EMIL Welcomes CREW](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-welcomes-crew/) - Belgian arts and technology collective CREW selected in extended funding round
- [Helsinki XR Center has released AnimationMaker](https://emil-xr.eu/helsinki-xr-center-has-released-animationmaker/) - Are you looking to create animations for a humanoid model? Look no further! The Helsinki XR Center has released their AnimationMaker tool: https://gitlab.com/hxrc_public/hxrc_animationmaker. The tool was developed as part of their EMIL-funded Gamified Joint Rehabilitation, Analysis and Training project where the team is looking at developing state-of-the-art XR rehabilitation tools (more details can be found here: https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/metropolia-uas-gamerat/). They
- [Demo at EMIL Meeting](https://emil-xr.eu/demo-at-emil-meeting/) - Last week at EMIL's networking meeting with FSTPs, Aalto's lighthouse team was excited to demo its current version of smart garments for our VR sauna case study and get some valuable feedback for further development. 🔥
- [FABW Lighthouse at SIGGRAPH 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/fabw-lighthouse-at-siggraph-2024/) - The Minotaur is taking the leap!Bags are packed – torches, passports, VR glasses and everything else is wrapped up and ready to take the flight to the US.We’re looking forward to present Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg’s Lighthouse project FATE OF THE MINOTAUR at SIGGRAPH 2024, starting this Sunday in Denver.With its free-roaming setup for up to four
- [Aalto at Eurohaptics 2024 Conference](https://emil-xr.eu/aalto-at-eurohaptics-2024-conference/) - This week Aalto University presented their recent work on apparent thermal motion - a perceptual illusion that creates a motion sensation on the skin - at Eurohaptics 2024 Conference in Lille. And we are excited to share that the paper received a Best Paper Honorable Mention 🏆!With this work we contribute to the advancement of
- [Study compares AR modalities on Quest 3 and AR Magic Lantern](https://emil-xr.eu/study-compares-ar-modalities-on-quest-3-and-ar-magic-lantern/) - AR Magic Lantern draws a crowd and encourages group participation while Quest 3 fosters an individual experience.
- [Aalto Lighthouse at ACM IMX 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/aalto-lighthouse-at-acm-imx-2024/) - The Aalto team will be presenting the design and implementation of ThermoTouch, our innovative modular wearable interface for thermal and haptic feedback in XR, at the Interaction and Storytelling with(in) Immersive Media Workshop at ACM IMX Conference in Stockholm on June 12th.We're thrilled to share our work and can't wait to connect with friends and
- [Testing new AR Magic Lantern prototype in a history museum](https://emil-xr.eu/testing-new-ar-magic-lantern-prototype-in-a-history-museum/) - Master's students at Pompeu Fabra continue usability research at MUHBA
- [Findings from lighthouse project lead to discussions with students in Smart Wearables Course](https://emil-xr.eu/findings-from-lighthouse-project-lead-to-discussions-with-students-in-smart-wearables-course/) - At Aalto University we are utilising the findings from our lighthouse project for teaching through discussion around user centred design, wearability, integration of electronic into textiles and haptic interaction design with the students of a new course on "Smart Wearables". Read more about our teaching and student experiences here: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/smart-wearables-courses-teach-students-both-design-and-engineering-skills
- [Lighthouse FATE OF THE MINOTAUR @ SIGGRAPH 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-fate-of-the-minotaur-siggraph-2024/) - From the depths of the labyrinth to Mile High City.We are pleased to announce that Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg’s Lighthouse project, FATE OF THE MINOTAUR, has been accepted at SIGGRAPH 2024. The esteemed conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques will feature our location-based VR experience at the SIGGRAPH Immersive Pavilion in Denver, Colorado at
- [CHI 2024 Honorable Mention Award](https://emil-xr.eu/chi-2024-honorable-mention-award/) - We’re delighted to announce that the University of Bath’s lighthouse project has received an Honorable Mention 🏅 award at CHI 2024 – the top Human-Computer Interaction research venue! Honorable Mentions are awarded to the top 5% of papers, and we are incredibly proud of the EMIL team involved in this research – Dom Potts, Eamonn
- [Funding opportunity for EMIL](https://emil-xr.eu/funding-opportunity-for-emil/) - Let’s continue pushing boundaries with innovative XR projects – together! With momentum and valuable insights gained from FMX – Film & Media Exchange 2024, EMIL enters the final third of its EU-funded project. With 13 projects currently funded through EU open calls and four Lighthouse projects, we’re dedicated to remain a hub for innovative XR projects
- [EMIL Presents at FMX 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-presents-at-fmx-2024/) - Lighthouse and funded projects presented at Film & Media Exchange conference in Stuttgart, Germany
- [Accepted paper at Eurohaptics Conference 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/accepted-paper-at-eurohaptics-conference-2024/) - Aalto University is excited to share that our paper "Apparent Thermal Motion on the Forearm" has been accepted in this year's Eurohaptics Conference and will be presented in Lille this summer. In this work, we explored the possibility to create a sensation of dynamic heat stimuli moving across the arm by modulating the onset timings
- [EMIL @ PhysioCHI'24](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-physiochi24/) - Next month, Dom Potts, Crescent Jicol, and Christof Lutteroth from the University of Bath will be attending the PhysioCHI’24 workshop at CHI’24 in Hawaii! 🌴The workshop explores the integration of physiological signals in interactive systems and aims to address challenges, foster interdisciplinary discussions, and emphasise open science around the application of physiological signals in HCI.
- [Exploring new frontiers in collaboration](https://emil-xr.eu/exploring-new-frontiers-in-collaboration/) - Exciting times as we delve further into getting to know the funded FSTP projects: A couple of days ago, we were able to incorporate the prototype for coopXscape by Polycular into our students’ XRMonthly session with Andreas Dahn, director of the EMIL Lighthouse project at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH.coopXscape is an immersive XR game designed to
- [Sweating the Details: Emotion Recognition and the Influence of Physical Exertion in Virtual Reality Exergaming](https://emil-xr.eu/sweating-the-details-emotion-recognition-and-the-influence-of-physical-exertion-in-virtual-reality-exergaming/) - We have received the final confirmation that our paper for CHI 2024 has been accepted! We are excited to share in more detail what the University of Bath’s team has been working on in their EMIL exergaming lighthouse project…Exergames in virtual reality (VR) are a fun way to exercise and can help people stick to
- [Paper presentation at TEI Conference 2024](https://emil-xr.eu/paper-presentation-at-tei-conference-2024/) - How do we design interactive thermal experiences by taking into account first-hand, lived experiences - such as Finnish sauna? 🔥 ❄ Last week Aalto University lighthouse presented their paper “Designing Beyond Hot and Cold – Exploring Full-Body Heat Experiences in Sauna” at 18th Tangible Embedded and Embodied Interaction Conference in Cork, Ireland. Read the paper
- [Lighthouse meeting](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-meeting/) - Last week Paul and Fran from Pompeu Fabra University visited the Wearable Systems Lab new facilities in Aalto University. The Aalto team showcased the recent progress of their lighthouse prototype of the smart garments that is able to produce haptic and thermal XR experiences. 🔥 ❄
- [CHI 2024 Interactivity](https://emil-xr.eu/chi-2024-interactivity/) - We are thrilled to announce that the University of Bath will be representing EMIL at this year’s CHI – the premier conference in Human-Computer Interaction! The team will be presenting a groundbreaking research paper on their lighthouse project, delving into the fascinating realm of affect recognition in virtual reality. But that’s not all! They’ll be
- [Kickoff with Pixelcloud at FABW](https://emil-xr.eu/kickoff-with-pixelcloud-at-fabw/) - The EMIL call 2 funded projects are off to a great start.All teams actively maintain regular dialogue with consortium partners through weekly tutor sessions to exchange valuable insights, experiences and status updates, ensuring everyone is equipped for success. Last week Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg had the pleasure of hosting the team from Pixelcloud and their funded project “E.V.I.L.
- [Conditional Acceptance to CHI 2024!](https://emil-xr.eu/conditional-acceptance-to-chi-2024/) - We are thrilled to announce that a research paper about the University of Bath’s VR exergaming lighthouse project has been conditionally accepted to CHI 2024! 🏝 CHI is the premier international research venue on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and we are excited to be able to share more details about our research and the incredible insights we’ve
- [Join the EMIL XR Community: Building bridges in the XR landscape](https://emil-xr.eu/join-the-emil-xr-community-building-bridges-in-the-xr-landscape/) - At EMIL, we’re committed to fostering a vibrant pan-European XR community. For this, we recently launched the EMIL XR Community on LinkedIn. Why connect with the EMIL XR Community? This space is designed to unite XR professionals across Europe by promoting knowledge exchange and propelling the development of the European XR landscape. Whether you’re
- [EMIL and MinoXR at XR Day (FABW) and SIGGRAPH Asia](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-and-minoxr-at-xr-day-fabw-and-siggraph-asia/) - On Nov 29th, the Lighthouse project “MinoXR” and its demonstrator were successfully presented to the public for the first time at the XR Day of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH. EMIL was also presented as part of the series of insightful input lectures by XR professionals during the event. A big “Thank you!” to all participants in
- [Magic in the making at UPF](https://emil-xr.eu/magic-in-the-making-at-upf/) - UPF EMIL Node is showing progress of its Lighthouse project, the AR Magic Lantern
- [Evaluation of Call-2 almost done](https://emil-xr.eu/evaluation-of-call-2-almost-done/) - EMIL call-2 was really a success, we got 132 very innovative proposals of which we have chosen 26 projects for the financial viability checks. Right after this is done this, we will publish the granted projects. We estimate that it will happen in the week starting 20th Nov. 1st of December edit: In mid-November we
- [EMIL Call-2: 12 projects to be supported.](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-call-2-12-projects-to-be-supported/) - In mid-November, we were a little too optimistic about publishing the results. There are (too) many steps to make the final decision, which we have done this week. We have now proposed 12 projects to be funded, and as soon as we get approval from the European Union, we will be able to publish. We
- [VR Sauna at Helsinki MatchXR Event](https://emil-xr.eu/vr-sauna-at-helsinki-matchxr-event/) - Aalto University's Wearable Systems Lab is attending MatchXR - the largest one-night XR & emerging tech event in the Nordics on November 29th. We will demonstrate our current lighthouse prototype of the VR Sauna and the haptic garment. Come say hi and sauna with us! 🥵
- [New(ish) team member at UPF!](https://emil-xr.eu/newish-team-member-at-upf/) - Introducing Fran, who recently joined the Full-Body Interaction Lab as Unity Engineer and Technical Artist
- [XR Day at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (FABW)](https://emil-xr.eu/xr-day-at-filmakademie-baden-wurttemberg-fabw/) - XR Day at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (FABW)EMIL consortium partner Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg will publicly demonstrate its Lighthouse project prototype “MinoXR” on Nov 29th 2023. The free-roaming multiplayer XR experience’s demonstrator will be showcased at the film school’s Ade Studio from 11:00 to 14:30 as part of FABW’s XR Day.Additionally, the XR Day will have a networking get-together
- [XR Pain Project visits Aalto University](https://emil-xr.eu/xr-pain-project-visits-aalto-university/) - Today PostDoc Justyna Swidrak from XR Pain funded project visited Aalto University's Wearable Systems Lab to exchange about tactile and thermal interfaces, the role of embodiment, touch and temperature in pain relieve! Despite the brisk cold in Finland we gave her a warm welcome! #touch #temperature #in #VR #EMILXR
- [Kick-Off for Funded Projects](https://emil-xr.eu/kick-off-for-funded-projects/) - Yesterday, Oct 11th, marked the official EMIL kick-off event for the Call1-funded XR projects. EMIL celebrated the occasion at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona with a day filled with activities. All funded projects as well as the consortium’s Lighthouse projects were showcased both internally as well as to the public – generating interest and knowledge
- [Call-1 Projects Selected](https://emil-xr.eu/call-1-projects-selected/) - It is our pleasure to announce the successful applicants of our first FSTP funding round.We received 92 applications from 20 countries, as illustrated above. These applications were reviewed by 52 independent experts. During a rigorous evaluation process, 27 applications were found to be non-compliant (29%), e.g. not addressing the required TRL levels. 50 applications were
- [EMIL XR Demo Day Event in Barcelona](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-xr-demo-day-event-in-barcelona/) - On October 11, UPF will host an open house event with 7 interactive XR demos for you to try!
- [Looking Forward to Barcelona!](https://emil-xr.eu/looking-forward-to-barcelona/) - Preparations are well underway for our forthcoming in-person EMIL gathering. On this occasion, we are convening at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in the picturesque city of Barcelona , with the aim of collectively sharing our extensive XR expertise, engaging in constructive discussions regarding our ongoing Lighthouse Projects, and fostering new connections within our network. This event
- [CRUNCH TIME](https://emil-xr.eu/crunch-time/) - While our Independent Expert Panel is already in the middle of evaluating the eligible Call2 proposals, FABW’s Lighthouse team is busy getting the first demonstrator of their Location Based Experience (LBX) on the way.A room-scale interactive multiplayer experience with a distinct art design AND ambitious storytelling – sounds easy? Well, turns out, it’s not. But
- [CHI 2024 Prep and Exciting Job Opportunities at the University of Bath](https://emil-xr.eu/chi-2024-prep-and-exciting-job-opportunities-at-the-university-of-bath/) - We’re currently in an exciting phase as we’re tirelessly working on some exciting projects, with the looming CHI 2024 deadline of September 14th. These projects are set to push the boundaries of Human-Computer Interaction, especially in domains like AR, VR, fabrication, wearables, and more. Your Opportunity to Shine The University of Bath is seeking two
- [We are looking for user study participants](https://emil-xr.eu/we-are-looking-for-user-study-participants/) - Aalto University is planning a user perception study for its modular wearable device that is able to reproduce diverse temperature experiences for Virtual Reality. Would you like to help us understand and design new tactile experiences? Currently we are looking for participants to take part in the study (compensated with 20€ gift card). If you
- [First evaluation completed](https://emil-xr.eu/first-evaluation-completed/) - We have completed the evaluation of the FSTP proposals for the first call. The decisions will be communicated with all the applicants during the next two weeks. The second call will open the first week of June 2023. Please stay tuned.
- [Advantages of EMIL Funding](https://emil-xr.eu/advantages-of-emil-funding/) - A unique advantage of the funding you can apply for with EMIL is the ability to work with internationally-renowned institutions and tap into their expertise and resources. You can read about these under the “EMIL Node’s Resources” section of our “Apply For Funding” page. You can also check out the lighthouse projects for inspiration. These
- [EMIL Call 2 Closed](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-call-2-closed/) - EMIL Call 2 has closed Monday this week. Thank you to all applicants for your valuable contributions.
- [EMIL @ FMX2023](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-fmx2023/) - European Media and Immersion Lab at this year’s FMX - Film & Media Exchange at Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart
- [EMIL wishes you all a great start in 2023](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-wishes-you-all-a-great-start-in-2023/) - EMIL wishes you all a great start to the new year with lots of fascinating XR innovations!
- [Around 90 proposals received](https://emil-xr.eu/around-90-proposals-received/) - EMIL Call-1 evaluation process of about 90 proposals for funding support for third parties (FSTP). The proposals will be first evaluated by the external Independent Experts Panel (IEP) and then by the Programme Committee of EMIL partners. The process should take about 10 weeks.Meanwhile, ever wondered how it feels like to be in a traditional Finnish Sauna?In
- [Studying thermal sensations](https://emil-xr.eu/studying-thermal-sensations/) - To design a virtual sauna experience the Wearable Systems Lab at Aalto University has been carrying out a user study to capture individuals’ temperature experiences in a real Finnish sauna through different means such as interviewing and body mapping. Preliminary results will be presented at the Smell, Taste and Temperature Interfaces workshop co-located with CHI
- [EMIL at HelsinCHI Research Symposium](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-at-helsinchi-research-symposium/) - “But please don’t burn my hand!” - How immersive does it feel like to hold a warm cup of coffee or throw an icy snowball in VR? At HelsinCHI research symposium last week, Aalto University demonstrated the first wearable thermal prototype on the hand to experience hot and cold temperatures when interacting with virtual objects.
- [EMIL at CHI 2023 workshop](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-at-chi-2023-workshop-2/) - At CHI Conference 2023 in Hamburg, Germany, Aalto University took part in the workshop on Smell, Taste and Temperature Interfaces to share their work on multisensory technologies and discuss its past and future with other reseachers in the field.
- [Presenting EMIL at Digital Summit Baden-Württemberg (Germany)](https://emil-xr.eu/presenting-emil-at-digital-summit-baden-wurttemberg-germany/) - Prof. Volker Helzle had the opportunity of presenting both EMIL and MAX-R at this year's Digital Summit Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany).
- [CHI 2023](https://emil-xr.eu/chi-2023/) - Some of the EMIL partners attended the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems – the premier international conference of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Our partners presented several research papers in VR, participated in exciting workshops, and showcased demos of their VR research. 📚 The Research Papers: our partners presented papers which provide new
- [FMX 2023: EMIL-Workshop](https://emil-xr.eu/fmx-2023-emil-workshop/) - Vivid exchange on the future of XR at Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart Last week we had the opportunity to present The European Media and Immersion Lab at this year’s FMX – Film and Media Exchange at Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart. It was a great chance to discuss the future of XR with an international audience
- [Studying embodied interaction in a cultural heritage site with the AR Magic Lantern](https://emil-xr.eu/studying-embodied-interaction-with-the-ar-magic-lantern/) - Master's students at Pompeu Fabra begin AR usability research at MUHBA
- [Over 90 proposals – selection process on the home stretch](https://emil-xr.eu/over-90-proposals-selection-process-on-the-home-stretch/) - Exciting news – we are almost ready to share the assessment feedback for the grant application! We have been working hard to ensure that we provide the best possible feedback, but unfortunately, we have hit a slight delay due to unforeseen circumstances. Hopefully the delay have not caused any inconvenience, we are doing everything we
- [New Team Member at Bath!](https://emil-xr.eu/new-team-member-bath/) - We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new member in our lab at the HCI group in Bath! Please join us in welcoming Dr Dom Potts (https://dompotts.com), who has recently completed his PhD in Lancaster and is now joining our team as a postdoctoral researcher. As part of the EMIL Bath node, Dom
- [XR facilities at the UPF Full-body Interaction Lab](https://emil-xr.eu/xr-facilities-at-the-upf-full-body-interaction-lab/) - The Full-body Interaction Lab offers 6 square meters of play area for interactive, projective XR
- [In-person EMIL Partner Meeting](https://emil-xr.eu/in-person-emil-partner-meeting/) - Last week, we met together in-person to discuss the European Media and Immersion Lab. After many months of virtual meetings and collaborations, it was such a refreshing change to see everyone face-to-face.We spent the day brainstorming and sharing ideas on how to take our lighthouse projects to the next level. It was amazing to see
- [VR Days](https://emil-xr.eu/vr-days/) - EMIL will be presented on December 1st 2022 at the Immersive Tech Week organised by the VR Days in Rotterdam.
- [EMIL@CVMP 2022​](https://emil-xr.eu/emilcvmp-2022/) - Academics from the University of Bath were in attendance at CVMP 2022 at ODEON, Covent Garden in London. Dr Christopher Clarke introduced EMIL and announced the opening of the first round of funding for third parties!
- [Lighthouse Spotlight: Temperature Experiences for VR​](https://emil-xr.eu/elementor-5750/) - Aalto University is designing and developing thermal interfaces for hot and cold sensations in virtual environments Virtual reality (VR) technology has come a long way in recent years, with advancements in hardware and software that have made it possible to create highly immersive experiences. However, one area that is often overlooked in the development of
- [Lighthouse Spotlight: Adaptive Exergaming​](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-spotlight-adaptive-exergaming/) - The deadline for submitting applications for funding is quickly approaching! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the cutting-edge innovation happening at EMIL. With the submission deadline of January 31st 2023 08:00 CET, now is the time to apply. Our Lighthouse projects are pushing the boundaries of technology, and the University of Bath’s project is no
- [New concept designs for lighthouse project](https://emil-xr.eu/new-concept-designs-for-lighthouse-project/) - Dear EMIL followers – thanks for all the submissions in EMIL’s first call which closed yesterday. Call2 will open in June 2023 and we’re excited to see the EMIL network expand. While EMIL is managing the Call1 evaluation, take the time to have a look at some fresh concept designs for Filmakademie’s Lighthouse project for
- [Lighthouse Spotlight: Affect Recognition​](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-spotlight-affect-recognition/) - The University of Bath’s lighthouse project builds upon exciting research on personalizing and optimizing the user experience in VR exergames by recognizing players’ affective states through psychophysiological measurements. However, high intensity VR exergames poses a challenge for affect recognition due to the physical movements during exercise and VR headset interference which can affect sensor readings.
- [Lighthouse Spotlight: AR Magic Lantern](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-spotlight-ar-magic-lantern/) - Lighthouse projects showcase the resources and competencies of the EMIL consortium members.
- [EMIL Website Launched](https://emil-xr.eu/emil-website-launched/) - The European Media and Immersion Lab (EMIL) has launched its website.

## Pages

- [EMIL Homepage](https://emil-xr.eu/) - The European Media and Immersion Lab (EMIL) is a pan-European XR Lab network composed of four major European academic institutions, with a mission to accelerate development of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, content, services and applications.- Aalto University - Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg- Universitat Pompeu Fabra - University of Bath - European XR Lab- virtual reality - augmented reality - mixed reality - VR - AR - XR - Funding - EU
- [FABW - Location Based XR](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-projects/fabw-location-based-xr/) - Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg Location-Based XR Play Video Location-based XR (LBX) provides users access to a wide range of immersive experiences, from seated single player to free roaming multiplayer. Virtual and mixed reality devices like head mounted displays (HMDs) can be combined with physical interaction and haptic stimulation. Modern HMDs allow for use without any additional hardware,
- [UPF - AR Magic Lantern](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-projects/upf-ar-magic-lantern/) - The AR Magic Lantern is an augmented reality flashlight that enables users to see and interact with virtual content projected onto physical surfaces around them. It is designed especially to support group-oriented, co-located, and situated AR experiences.
- [Open Source Resources](https://emil-xr.eu/open-source-resources/) - Open Source Resources Some EMIL Lighthouse projects as well as funded projects have made developments available as open source resources. Follow the links below to access these developments, templates and documentations: AALTO - Smart Garments API for EMIL Wearable devices. Source code for Master board is available in Master Board -folder, and for the modules
- [Documents](https://emil-xr.eu/documents/) - On this page all public documents and deliverables of the EMIL project will be made available. Deliverables DRAFT D1.1 – PDF File – 825 KB Tuija Heikura – AALTOChristof Lutteroth – UB Tim Moesgen – AALTOJuhani Tenhunen – AALTOYu Xiao – AALTO D1.1 – Data Management Plan EMIL has prepared a Data Management Plan (DMP), which
- [Polycular - coopXscape](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/polycular-coopxscape/) - Polycular Crew Together (wt: coopXscape) Crew Together (working title: coopXscape)Collaborative XR Escape Game for Team Development Polycular GmbH Polycular’s work invites people to engage with pressing issues and inspires curiosity to discover, experience and play. Polycular is an award-winning game and XR technology studio that combines playful elements with storytelling and interaction to create meaningful
- [Resources](https://emil-xr.eu/resources/) - During its runtime, EMIL and its funded projects have created numerous resources such as project deliverables, publications and open-source developments that are available on GitHub. These resources can be accessed from here. Deliverables These are the deliverables written by the EMIL consortium. They contain general information about the project, funding, specific information on hard and
- [Deliverables](https://emil-xr.eu/deliverables/) - Deliverables This site contains the public deliverables that project EMIL has written according to its work plan. They contain information on the project setup, the funding scheme and evaluation procedures, as well as a number of in-depth descriptions of the four partners’ Lighthouse projects an their hardware and software as well as underlying concepts: D1.1
- [Publications](https://emil-xr.eu/publications/) - Publications The EMIL partners have published a number of scientific research during the course of the project runtime. These provide deeper insights into EMIL and its Lighthouse projects and can be accessed below: ThermoTouch – PDF File – 7 MBEsa Vikberg, Yu-han Tseng, Tim Moesgen, Ramyah Gowrishankar, Yu Xiao. 2024. ThermoTouch: Exploring a modular design
- [Lighthouse Projects](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-projects/) - Each EMIL node will create an XR Lighthouse project around its core competence: Smart Garments (Aalto University), Embodied Interaction (UPF), Digital Health (University of Bath) and Narrative Storytelling (Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg). Lighthouse projects will showcase the state-of-the-art in XR research and development, and act as focal points for FSTP proposals. Interconnection between the projects will emphasise
- [Independent Experts Panel & Expert Adivsory Group](https://emil-xr.eu/independent-experts-panel-expert-adivsory-group/) - EMIL would like to thank all its members of the Independent Experts Panel (IEP) and the Expert Advisory Group (EAG). These international professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds and with expertise on all things XR – from medical, wearables, creative cultures, content production to cultural heritage, education, gaming, rehabilition, theatre and beyond – have
- [CREW – Tools For Timon](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/crew-tools-for-timon/) - CREW Tools for Timon Tools for Timon CREW CREW is an international team of researchers, performers, technologists, dramaturgs, musicians, programmers, writers and designers with currently at its core two artists: Eric Joris and Isjtar Vandebroeck. As an arts company crossing the boundaries of art, science and technology, CREW continues to ask a simple question: how
- [DAE - XR-IT](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/dae-xr-it/) - Design Academy Eindhoven XR-IT eXtended Reality – Intraverse Toolkit Trans Realities Lab The Trans Realities Lab fuses technologies and approaches from the fields of Design, Systems Engineering, Performing Arts, X Reality, Virtual Production, Animation, Cinema and Games to provide a transdisciplinary hub for research, and the investigation of networked XR mediated environments for collaboration and
- [UV - VirtualR3](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/uv-virtualr3/) - Universidade de Vigo VirtualR3 Virtual Reality in Robotic movements assistance for Rehabilitation Digital and Efficient Engineering Research Group (EN.EDI) Digital and Efficiency Engineering (EN.EDI) is a research group of the University of Vigo (UVigo) (Spain). The group’s members have long research experience in mechatronic systems, parallel robotics (Delta, Stewart platform, and CDPR), and industrial software
- [Reality Crisis - iXR](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/reality-crisis-ixr/) - Reality Crisis iXR Intelligent Spatial Computing and XR development platform Reality Crisis Founded in 2018 in Finland, Reality Crisis specializes in immersive design, games, and XR technologies. Its core innovation is a real-time simulation engine that blends virtual content with real-world environments for interactive action sports experiences. The platform in development supports shared experiences and
- [MOVERSE - GANIMATEER](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/moverse-ganimateer/) - MOVERSE PC GANIMATEER A toolset for fluent 3D animated character creation MOVERSE Moverse is a startup committed to accelerating 3D Animation workflows by reducing the resources needed by 70-90% with an end-to-end solution. The team comprises Senior Engineers (PhDs) with a strong orientation towards deep tech business skills, with long AI experience and MoCap-related technology
- [Metropolia UAS - GameRAT](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/metropolia-uas-gamerat/) - Metropolia UAS GameRAT Gamified Joint Rehabilitation, Analysis and Training Helsinki XR Center Helsinki XR Center is a developer center for extended reality and adjacent technologies. We conduct research nationally and internationally, support early-stage startup teams and showcase the Finnish and European ecosystem around these technologies. We operate under Metropolia’s research, development and innovation services and
- [Pixelcloud - Climate Change VR](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/pixelcloud-climate-change-vr/) - Pixelcloud Carbon Dream$ Land (wt: Climate Change VR) Carbon Dream$ Land (working title: Climate Change VR) Pixelcloud Pixelcloud has been developing VR experiences and games for over 10 years, always at the cutting edge of technology and even with our own technical inventions. Our goal is to constantly explore innovative new ways of storytelling, gameplay
- [ATLAS V - AARDMAN & FRIENDS](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/atlas-v-aardman-friends/) - ATLAS V AARDMAN & FRIENDS AARDMAN & FRIENDS: THE IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION ATLAS V Immersive Exhibitions The Immersive exhibition branch of ATLAS V is in charge of organizing and distributing immersive exhibitions worldwide. PROJECT OBJECTIVE Our initiative merges Aardman’s enchanting storytelling with the latest XR technology to redefine immersive exhibitions, prioritizing enhanced interaction – a key
- [UB - Exergaming](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-projects/ub-exergaming/) - The University of Bath will push the boundaries of Exergaming by incorporating physical activity with sensing of users’ feelings and emotions. This will allow for optimised experiences that adapt to the user across a range of applications, including sports training and rehabilitation.
- [Aalto - Smart Garments](https://emil-xr.eu/lighthouse-projects/aalto-smart-garments/) - Aalto University Smart Garments Play Video Aalto University Smart Garments Designing smart garments and wearable haptic devices for enhancing immersive user experiences in VR. LATEST UPDATES See their latest project updates from March 2025 and discover the progress in the video below. Addressing the sense of touch with haptic feedback in augmented and virtual reality
- [Broomx - IERCEP](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/broomx-iercep/) - Broomx IERCEP Project discontinued as of December 2024.Information retained for documentation purposes. Immersive Exergames for Rehabilitation Care in Elderly Populations Broomx Broomx is an audiovisual company focused on developing immersive technology. Our solutions find applications in various fields, especially healthcare and well-being, but also education, entertainment and corporate presentations.Our technology is a blend of hardware,
- [VU - CAPARE](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/vu-capare/) - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam CAPARE Cueing-Assisted Personalised Augmented-Reality Exergaming for Parkinson’s rehabilitation Technology in Motion group of the Department of Human Movement Sciences Science and technology for measuring and improving movement is evolving rapidly, especially so in the XR field. As Technology in Motion group we have a strong drive to generate tangible societal impact, with
- [SenseGlove - Project Rembrandt](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/senseglove-project-rembrandt/) - SenseGlove B.V. SenseGlove Project Rembrandt SenseGlove Project Rembrandt SenseGlove SenseGlove, a Dutch scale-up founded in 2017, specializes in wearable haptic solutions and is set to launch its third glove, Nova 2, reinforcing its leadership in force-feedback gloves for enterprise VR training. With over 500 clients, the company operates from Delft, Netherlands, with a subsidiary in
- [IDIBAPS - XR-PAIN](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/idibaps-xrpain/) - IDIBAPS (Institute of Biomedical Research August Pi i Sunyer) XR-PAIN eXtended Reality-Assisted Therapy for Chronic Pain Systems Neuroscience-EVENT Lab (Experimental Virtual Environments in Neuroscience and Technology) We are a neuroscience group investigating the brain mechanisms underlying activity in physiological and pathological conditions. Over the last two decades, we have designed and used virtual reality to
- [Arilyn - CINEVERSE](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/arilyn-cineverse/) - Arilyn CINEVERSE Project discontinued as of August 15, 2024.Information retained for documentation purposes. Immersive spatial storytelling service to scale film into 3D web era Arilyn Arilyn is one of the global pioneers in the field of XR storytelling. Since founded in 2013 Arilyn has focused on developing technology and services that enable creating immersive and
- [List of Funded Projects](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/list-of-funded-projects/) - Over its 30-months project duration, EMIL is providing a total of 5.6M EUR of financial support to third parties (FSTP) to the winners of its two funding calls. The projects below have been selected in the course of an evaluation process with independent experts, advisors and the EMIL programme committee. Call 1 – FSTP Recipients
- [Partners](https://emil-xr.eu/partners/) - Aalto University EMIL project:Contact: Juhani TenhunenLighthouse project: Smart GarmentsContact: Prof. Yu Xiao, EMIL Scientific Leader, School of Electrical Engineering Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto University has six schools
- [Funded Projects](https://emil-xr.eu/funded-projects/) - During its runtime, EMIL will be providing financial support to third parties (FSTP) of 5.6M EUR in total with the purpose of accelerating the development of virtual, augmented and mixed reality (XR) technologies, content, services and applications. Two calls for funding have been executed in 2023 – closing in January and August respectively. The projects
- [News](https://emil-xr.eu/news/) - News AR Magic Lantern at SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 During our demo of the AR Magic Lantern at SIGGRAPH Asia, a young visitor reminded us that sometimes the best design inspiration comes from watching Read More » 17 December 2025 Fate of the Minotaur released on Steam Fate of the Minotaur has been released in Scale
- [Community](https://emil-xr.eu/community/) - Building a networkEMIL strongly encourages a pan-European XR community building process. Therefore, we have established the EMIL XR Community group that can be found on LinkedIn. The purpose of this community is to bring together a wide network of XR professionals in order to foster knowledge exchange and accelerate the European XR landscape’s development.Join the
- [About EMIL](https://emil-xr.eu/about/) - EMIL, the European Media and Immersion Lab, is an Innovation Action funded by the European Union and co-funded by Innovate UK. It is funded under Call “HORIZON-CL4-2021-HUMAN-01-06: Innovation for Media, including eXtended Reality – Part ii”.EMIL is a consortium of four partners: It is being coordinated by Aalto University in Finland and includes Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
- [Contact & Imprint](https://emil-xr.eu/imprint/) - Home › Contact & Imprint Contact & Imprint Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbHAnimationsinstitutAkademiehof 10D-71638 LudwigsburgTel.: +49 7141 969 82800E-Mail: admin@emil-xr.eu (for website administration and GDPR concerns only)This imprint also applies to the following social media channels of EMIL:FacebookLinkedInLiabilityLiability for ContentWe make every effort to keep the information on our Web site current, but accept no liability whatsoever
- [Cookies and Service Providers](https://emil-xr.eu/cookie-policy-eu/) - Cookie Policy This Cookie Policy was last updated on 13 January 2023 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.1. IntroductionOur website, https://emil-xr.eu (hereinafter: "the website") uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties
- [Funding](https://emil-xr.eu/about/funding/) - EMIL has executed two open calls for funding which closed in January and August 2023 respectively. However, the EMIL network is an open network that is always looking for new members and growth.These two funding periods were aimed at European-based XR technology developers and content creators. The EMIL consortium partners are in the process of
- [Privacy Notice](https://emil-xr.eu/privacy-statement/) - Privacy Notice European Media and Immersion Lab EMIL website serves as a medium through which the EMIL Consortium showcase the EMIL activities and is part of the communications activities required to achieve the impact of the EMIL project. In order to achieve these purposes, the EMIL website collects personal data that relates to the visitors
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