Dreamscape Learn transforms how students engage with science by replacing passive learning with active, emotional exploration. Built in partnership with Arizona State University, it reimagines biology education through story-driven VR missions where students act as scientists solving real-world problems.

Launched in 2017, the Merge Cube brings augmented reality (AR) learning to the palm of your hand by triggering a display of interactive 3D AR holograms. When viewed through a smartphone or tablet camera, students can hold a beating heart, explore the solar system, examine ancient artifacts, and more. The Merge content library offers over 1,000 pieces of K-12 content, and users can even upload and view their own 3D objects. Merge describes the Cube as 'The hologram you hold in your hand' – and it's changing how students connect with and visualize abstract topics.

Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS) provides a VR-based training platform for academic institutions and healthcare providers. When subscribed the organization can offer customized, on-demand VR content for education and training.

Embodied Labs uses VR to help caregivers, medical students, and families experience what it's like to live with conditions such as Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, or terminal illness. The goal is to build empathy and improve care by shifting the perspective from observer to patient.

VictoryXR builds immersive educational experiences in virtual and mixed reality, aiming to expand access to high-quality STEM and liberal arts education. Their virtual campuses, science labs, and simulations allow students to engage in hands-on learning without geographic or resource barriers. The company focuses on increasing equity in education by offering digital twin campuses and virtual field trips to underfunded schools and institutions.

Foxar Education revolutionizes learning through augmented reality technology. Founded in 2018, their collection of STEM subjects, available in both French and English, targets students aged 6-18. The platform requires devices with both cameras and screens to function properly, as the AR system captures the real environment through the camera and overlays virtual 3D models on that view. Foxaar transforms classic schematics into 3D interactive models that students can manipulate and explore from all angles using iPhones, iPads, Android devices, or compatible web browsers with camera access, effectively transforming ordinary classrooms into dynamic learning environments.

A series of mobile AR experiences that convey the hardships and realities of life as an unhoused person. Through immersive vignettes, viewers gain intimate glimpses into the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness, evoking empathy and awareness.

Rendever’s experiences are designed to fight off feelings of loneliness and isolation and to stave off dementia by challenging users’ minds.

Coral Reef Ecosystems is a learning system for pupils in grades 6 to 8, commissioned by the National Maritime Organization.

A cinematic VR documentary that shares the experience of a Black family road trip in the 1960s. Immersive 360 video and interactions illuminate personal stories and broader social realities of the segregation era.

EXEX blends physical exercise with cognitive training through immersive VR games. Designed to boost both mental and physical performance, it uses motion tracking and adaptive challenges to simulate high-focus environments, supporting users with ADHD, PTSD, and neurodiverse conditions.

An AR smart glasses app that provides real-time translations of spoken language and contextual visual labeling, creating a more navigable environment for travelers and language learners.

Body of Mine VR allows you to experience gender dysphoria by inhabiting the body of another gender.

Xaia is an AI-powered virtual therapist developed by Cedars-Sinai, designed to provide immersive and personalized mental health support through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and spatial computing technologies. Xaia offers self-administered, conversational therapy led by a trained digital avatar, simulating interactions with a human therapist

XRAI Glass is a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) technology designed to enhance communication and accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing by converting spoken words into real-time subtitles displayed directly on AR glasses. The goal is to provide users with the ability to see conversations as they happen, eliminating reliance on lip-reading or sign language interpreters in everyday interactions. The system utilizes advanced speech recognition and natural language processing (NLP) to instantly transcribe and display spoken dialogue in the user’s field of vision, allowing them to engage in conversations with greater clarity and confidence. This cutting-edge innovation is particularly valuable in social settings, professional environments, and educational contexts, where clear communication is essential. Beyond providing real-time transcription, XRAI Glass aims to foster deeper human connections by breaking down communication barriers that often lead to social isolation for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The technology is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, ensuring that individuals can seamlessly integrate it into their daily lives without extensive training or technical expertise. As AR and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities continue to evolve, XRAI Glass remains committed to improving its features, making it a powerful tool for inclusivity and accessibility.

AppliedVR has created the first FDA-authorized virtual reality therapeutic for chronic pain management. Their flagship product, RelieVRx, delivers an 8-week program that combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and pain education through immersive VR experiences. The platform enables patients to self-administer treatment at home, addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of chronic pain without medication. By making specialized pain management accessible to anyone with a VR headset, AppliedVR is empowering patients to "live life beyond chronic pain" while providing clinicians with a non-pharmacological treatment option with proven efficacy.

Precision OS is a medical-grade virtual reality (VR) training platform designed to advance surgical readiness for orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals. The platform creates highly realistic simulations of operating room environments where surgeons, residents, and surgical teams can practice procedures, master techniques, and develop critical decision-making skills without risk to patients. By recreating authentic surgical scenarios with anatomical accuracy, Precision OS serves medical device companies, residency programs, and practicing surgeons seeking to enhance their skills through deliberate practice in a safe, immersive environment. Research validating its effectiveness has been published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, demonstrating medical community recognition.

All I Know About Teacher Li is a 20-minute immersive mixed reality documentary that recounts the true story of "Teacher Li," a Chinese art student in Italy who became a central figure in one of China's largest pro-democracy protests. By using Twitter to share uncensored news during the country's COVID-19 lockdowns, Teacher Li mobilized global attention. The experience explores censorship, digital activism, and the personal cost of dissent—told through the lens of a friend reflecting on what they think they know about him.

Aims to create a step by step course for students to learn how to use AI for filmmaking.

Electric South is utilizing the technology of XR, AI, the Metaverse, and Immersive Media to highlight and create spaces for underrepresented voices. Specifically, Electric South wants to work with the ecosystem of African creators, industry, civil society, and governments to build a robust storytelling ecosystem in Africa using new technology.

To empower blind individuals with greater independence by offering a wearable headset that replicates the guidance of a seeing-eye dog using spatial computing and feedback systems.

Playing with Reality is a series of VR/Mixed Reality experiences that educate about neurodiversity. "Impulse" is a MR (mixed reality) experience designed to raise awareness about ADHD by immersing users in a world that simulates the challenges and distractions faced by individuals with ADHD. And "Goliath" is a VR experience that immerses participants in the inner world and altered perceptions of a person living with schizophrenia. It fosters understanding and empathy for those with cognitive and mental health differences.

TIMELAPSE is an innovative project developed by the Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan) aimed at enhancing the chemotherapy experience through Virtual Reality (VR). The time required by each chemotherapy session cannot yet be reduced objectively. However, this difficulty can be circumvented by acting on how time is perceived subjectively, which is what TIMELAPSE proposes to achieve using a dedicated VR application. Containing these side effects is key to promote the patient’s mental well-being, which in turn would encourage and increase adherence to the treatment.

XRHealth is a pioneering healthcare platform that offers therapeutic virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) solutions for both physical and mental health treatment. Their platform provides a comprehensive suite of therapeutic tools including solutions for managing stress, anxiety, chronic pain, PTSD, trauma, phobias, addiction, OCD, and physical rehabilitation needs for upper/lower extremities, neck mobility, balance, and post-COVID respiratory care. XRHealth's virtual therapy platform serves both individuals seeking accessible treatment options and healthcare providers looking to integrate cutting-edge VR therapy into their practice.

A brain computer interface with augmented reality wearable speech generating device as assistive tools for communication disabilities. The Cognixion ONE headset uses 6 electrodes to read brainwaves and allows users to mind-control an augmented reality interface for communication.

MED1stMR is a European research project aimed at enhancing the training of medical first responders through the development of an innovative mixed reality training system. This system integrates real-world patient simulation manikins with virtual environments to create immersive and realistic training scenarios.

Proto Hologram is a holographic communications platform that enables lifelike, interactive presence between people across distances. The system uses specialized display boxes (ranging from tabletop to life-sized units) that project realistic 3D video of a person, creating the illusion they are physically present in the room. Unlike traditional video calls, Proto creates a more immersive and authentic connection by showing the full body of the person in three-dimensional space, complete with shadows and reflections that trick the brain into perceiving actual presence. This technology allows for meaningful human connection across distances for healthcare, education, business, and family communication.

An assistive communication app, now adapted for the Vision Pro headset, that allows non-speaking individuals to converse using eye movements and an AR keyboard interface.

Surf VR was developed with the goal of creating a realistic and immersive virtual reality surfing simulator designed to reduce chronic pain. By simulating the experience of surfing, the platform enables controlled studies on how surf therapy can alleviate pain, making it accessible to individuals who may not have the opportunity to surf in real life due to geographic, weather, or physical constraints. Since its launch, Surf VR has continued to evolve, incorporating features such as haptic feedback for wind simulation, improved motion tracking through external cameras, and enhanced motion algorithms to provide a more realistic board response. Looking ahead, the development team is working on integrating haptic gloves to simulate the sensation of water, refining weight- shifting controls for a more natural interaction, and enhancing wave simulation technology. While the hardware is largely finalized, the focus remains on improving the software to increase realism. Initially centered on chronic pain relief, the platform is now expanding its applications beyond surfing, incorporating activities like stand-up paddleboarding and flight simulation to reach a broader audience.

Mynd Immersive solutions are primarily designed for senior living communities, home care providers, and individuals aging in place. They offer VR-based therapy and experiences to address isolation, socialization, and cognitive well-being. Access to Mynd Immersive can be through partnering with a provider in these sectors or by purchasing their VR equipment and subscription services.

A VR audiology solution that lets patients virtually demo different hearing aid technologies and settings in immersive real-world scenarios. Patients can realistically preview how various devices could improve their hearing before purchasing, enabling more informed and confident decisions.

Letting vision-impaired people experience their world with the help of spatial audio.

EyeBrain Pro is an innovative app designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, offering an interactive and immersive experience that encourages eye movement, focus, and engagement in a playful and relaxing environment. Built on an infinite canvas, it provides unique activities that blend visual exploration with entertainment.

Hatsumi is a UK-based design studio that explores the intersection of arts, health, and immersive technology. They develop tools that make invisible, intangible experiences visible, aiming to help individuals better understand themselves and others.

TarAR was a research project exploring how different designs for Augmented Reality experiences affected learning outcomes, created in partnership between USC's Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT), USC's Rossier School of Education, and the La Brea Tar Pits.

Traces is a collective, immersive VR documentary that guides participants through the emotional landscape of grief. Set in a dreamlike forest, users engage in a ritualistic journey to acknowledge, express, and integrate their sorrow, whether from the loss of a loved one, a friendship, or a dream. The experience emphasizes that grief is not something to overcome but to be embraced as part of life's fabric.

A VR surgical training platform that lets practitioners hone skills and techniques in realistic, hands-on simulations. Osso VR increases accessibility of high-quality, interactive training for surgeons.

Talespin has created an immersive learning platform that uses virtual humans and interactive environments to train employees in critical "soft skills" like communication, leadership, and decision-making. Their technology allows organizations to conduct realistic practice-based learning for situations that would be difficult or impossible to simulate in the real world, such as difficult conversations, crisis management, or complex interpersonal scenarios.

Squint.ai is designed to transform traditional manufacturing and industrial training by digitizing procedures and overlaying them onto real-world environments. By capturing tribal knowledge and converting it into interactive AR experiences, Squint empowers operators to perform tasks with increased accuracy and efficiency. Its AI-driven platform facilitates the creation of immersive, step-by-step guides, enhancing learning and retention on the factory floor.

Scopic Labs is an Amsterdam-based immersive media studio focused on using VR to address pressing societal issues. With a mission to foster empathy, accountability, and deeper understanding through technology and storytelling, the studio partners with public institutions, researchers, and advocacy groups to create VR experiences that go beyond narrative art and into the realm of behavioral impact. Their work is built on a foundation of socially conscious design and aims to bridge complex subjects like bias, trauma, and displacement with emotionally resonant immersive experiences.

Be My Eyes on Ray-Ban Meta is an assistive app designed to help visually impaired individuals through voice calls with sighted volunteers, made directly on the smart glasses. The volunteers gain access to the wearer device's cameras and provide visual assistance by talking the wearer through the situation. Although Be My Eyes has existed in mobile and desktop apps for longer, the smart glasses version was released in November 2024.

Augment Therapy was launched in 2017. It was founded by Lindsay Watson, a pediatric physical therapist, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The company's mission is to improve the therapy experience for children, particularly in the pediatric market, and bring increased innovation to the field. 

CyArk is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the digital preservation of cultural heritage sites worldwide. CyArk utilizes advanced 3D recording technologies to create accurate and photorealistic digital replicas of significant historical locations. CyArk's field teams use state-of-the-art documentation technologies to meticulously capture detailed geometry and texture data needed to construct a photorealistic 3D model of the site. Interviews with community members, academics, and site stewards also take place during this time and become the voices of the experience.

Augmedics’ xvision Spine System is a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation device designed to enhance precision, safety, and efficiency in spine surgeries. Traditional surgical navigation systems require surgeons to constantly look away from the patient to reference external monitors, which can interrupt the flow of the procedure. Xvision solves this problem by displaying a real-time 3D visualization of the patient’s spinal anatomy directly within the surgeon’s field of view, as if they had “x-ray vision.” This is made possible through a specialized near-eye display headset, which projects essential navigation data onto the surgeon’s retina, eliminating the need to shift focus between the surgical site and external screens. By integrating AR technology seamlessly into the surgical workflow, xvision aims to improve surgical accuracy and reduce potential complications. The system enables more precise implant placement, minimizes errors, and enhances the surgeon’s ability to navigate complex anatomical structures with confidence. Additionally, xvision helps reduce radiation exposure for both patients and the surgical team by decreasing reliance on intraoperative fluoroscopy. Through this innovative approach, Augmedics is revolutionizing spine surgery, empowering surgeons with an advanced tool that enhances both performance and patient outcomes.

Cinematic Reality combines photorealistic, medical volume rendering with spatial computing on Apple Vision Pro. Cinematically rendered CT images allowed clinicians to understand patient anatomy more quickly and with a greater degree of accuracy than conventional CT, according to an article recently published online in JAMA Surgery. The app helps to provide a more realistic way of visualizing organs or body parts, making it possible to better explain clinical cases to patients, discuss clinical questions around referrals, or to educate medical students.

Developed with Mayo Clinic, 3V technology is a new sensory experience that immerses users into a new world of 360° motion – all while sitting in a chair or standing still. A profound sensory system, 3V technology works across all digital visual platforms – from virtual reality, merged, or XR, to home gaming consoles. By adding this magical 6th sense of motion, 3V offers users an entirely new multi-dimensional experience, far more immersive than anything visual technologies alone are able to provide. The same 3V technology also mitigates cybersickness. Affecting an estimated 40% or more of the potential target market, 3V's elimination of the malaise promises to significantly increase sales for the VR industry, headset makers, content companies and portals by an estimated $8B or more.

Provides funding and resources to help bring socially impactful XR projects to life, amplifying their reach and influence. Agog currently works with the extended reality development community, and its advisors, to develop a network of partners.

A vast library of over 300 virtual labs with realistic science simulations. Students engage in interactive experiments and 3D learning modules, gaining hands-on practice in biology, chemistry, and other STEM fields.

FundamentalVR's Fundamental Surgery platform is designed to revolutionize surgical training by providing an immersive, realistic, and scalable solution. By combining VR with advanced haptic feedback and AI-driven analytics, it allows medical professionals to practice and refine their skills in a risk-free environment, enhancing proficiency and patient outcomes. The platform supports a range of procedures, including orthopedic and ophthalmic surgeries, and is accredited by leading surgical institutions.

TranscribeGlass is an innovative assistive device designed to provide real-time transcription of spoken language, displaying captions directly in the user's field of vision. This technology is particularly beneficial for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, allowing them to read conversations as they happen rather than relying solely on lip reading or external transcription services. By integrating augmented reality (AR) with speech-to-text technology, TranscribeGlass aims to bridge the accessibility gap in communication, making social interactions, professional meetings, and educational experiences more inclusive. Unlike traditional hearing aids or cochlear implants, which amplify sound, TranscribeGlass focuses on delivering clear and instant text-based communication, providing an alternative solution for those who may not benefit from auditory enhancements.

Emteq Labs has developed Sense, an innovative pair of emotion-sensing smart glasses designed to monitor and analyze the wearer's facial expressions, emotional states, and eating habits in real-time. Utilizing proprietary OCO™ (Optomyography) sensors, Sense glasses detect subtle facial muscle activations around the eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, and jaw. This allows for precise mapping of three-dimensional facial movements, enabling the identification of emotions such as joy, sadness, or surprise. The glasses can also log food consumption by capturing images of meals. This information is securely transferred to the accompanying Sense app and cloud platform, where users have full control over their data and can choose to share it with researchers, trainers, coaches, or clinicians upon consent.

Patient Ready is an innovative company specializing in immersive training solutions for nursing education and healthcare professionals. By integrating virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI), Patient Ready offers realistic, human-centric simulations that closely replicate clinical environments. Patient Ready provides VR simulations aligned with Next-Gen NCLEX and AACN’s Essentials, immersing nursing students in realistic clinical settings to develop proficiency and clinical reasoning skills.