Khalid Mirza, Ph.D, Founding Director of Augmented Reality Center, delivers a keynote speech on Virtual and Augmented Reality at the Macomb Next Industry 4.0 Workshop Series. Discover the exciting potential of immersive technology and how various industries can utilize it. Join us on June 15, 2023, at the Velocity Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan for this enlightening session.
**Keywords/Tags:** [Virtual Reality], [Augmented Reality], [Immersive Technology], [Industry 4.0], [Macomb Next], [Workshop], [Khalid Mirza], [Oakland University], [Michigan]
**Transcript:**
Dr. Khalid Mirza, the Founding Director of the Augmented Reality Center at Oakland University, brings you a concise and focused lecture on immersive technology. Learn about the excitement surrounding this innovative technology and its potential impact on various industries. Discover how immersive technology is predicted to be a $500 billion market by 2025, making it an enticing prospect for businesses.
When it comes to the big users of immersive technology, gaming takes the lead. However, the entertainment industry, including movies and TV series, is also embracing this technology. Surprisingly, the manufacturing sector is also projected to become a major user of immersive technology by 2025. This revelation emphasizes the need to explore the possibilities of this technology and adequately prepare our workforce for the future.
So what exactly is immersive technology? Dr. Khalid Mirza provides an overview of virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Dive into the reality continuum, from the real world to the completely artificial world of virtual reality. Discover how augmented reality combines the real world with virtual objects and data. Understand the advantages of using virtual reality for training, designing, and creating immersive environments.
To make this technology work, there is an acronym called SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). SLAM plays a crucial role in enabling augmented reality devices, such as headsets or smartphones, to understand and enhance the real world. Sensors and technology work together to track your actions, hand gestures, and even your voice, ensuring an immersive experience.
Join us for this enlightening keynote speech by Dr. Khalid Mirza as we explore the exciting potential and practical applications of virtual and augmented reality. Be part of the future of immersive technology and industry 4.0.
**Sources:**
– [Macomb Next Industry 4.0 Workshop Series](https://www.macomb.edu/business/workforce-development/macomb-next-industry-4/workshops.html)
– [Oakland University Augmented Reality Center](https://www.oakland.edu/ar-center/)
Khalid Mirza, Ph.D, Founding Director of Augmented Reality Center gives a keynote speech about Virtual and Augmented Reality as part of the Macomb Next Industry 4.0 Workshop Series on June 15, 2023 at the Velocity Center in Sterling Heights Michigan.
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