GINYS-I2CAT-004

6GEN Plataform

6GEN Plataform

GINYS-I2CAT-001

Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and eXtended (XR) laboratory. State-of-the-art network

i2CAT's new Virtual, Augmented, and eXtended Reality (VR/AR/XR) laboratory in Vilanova i la Geltrú is a state-of-the-art hub for innovation. It's equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure and resources, not just for internal research but also for developing demonstrators and pilots with external partners. A key goal is to foster a distributed and connected VR/XR laboratory network nationally and internationally.  The lab is bolstered by i2CAT's ongoing advancements in XR software, services, and applications. Notable contributions include platforms for accessible VR experiences, enhancing TV services with VR content, multi-device XR cultural applications, and particularly, multi-user volumetric holo-communications relevant across various XR sectors.  Beyond its core XR focus, the laboratory serves as an ideal environment for research, validation, and demonstration of solutions in Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, next-generation networks (including 5G connectivity), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), all tailored for XR applications.  What truly sets i2CAT's VR Lab apart isn't just its diverse and complete hardware and connectivity, but its exceptional team of experts. These professionals, skilled in research, engineering, and innovation management, have spearheaded the development of innovative platforms, services, applications, and numerous national and international projects in these fields.  Crucially, this isn't an isolated facility. The lab boasts strong connectivity with remote locations like other i2CAT offices, Hospital de Sant Pau, University of Valencia, and international research centers in the Netherlands and Greece. This interconnectedness enables a wide array of initiatives, including the demonstration and validation of distributed XR services and applications, maximizing its collaborative potential.