How are #XR, #neuroscience and #AI reshaping our understanding of perception? 🧠 At the 2nd EMRN Conference, #GuestXR partners organised the panel "Living Virtual Machines" to explore the convergence of tech and cognition More on our participation 👇 guestxr.eu/guestxr-explores-…

Today's #GuestXR & @FrontComputSci webinar presents the results of a study investigating if an #AI agent based on reinforcement learning can succeed in shaping human behaviour within a #VR protest scenario 🗣️ Ana Luisa Sánchez Laws, @UiTNorgesarktis

Join key researchers of the GuestXR project as we discuss the role of integrating #AI agents, #haptics & neurophysiology, combined with an immersive VR design to detect tension, foster empathy, and enhance group behaviour @FrontComputSci Registration ➡️ guestxr.eu/guestxr-webinar-s…

.@esenktutuncu presents a #VR experiment where participants debated the topic of #climatechange: first from their own viewpoint, then from their opponent’s virtual body 👥 The results show shifts in attitude and moments of self-recognition hard to reach through usual dialogue

We are kicking off the 2025 #GuestXR & @FrontComputSci webinar series with @esenktutuncu, PhD student from the @event_lab @UniBarcelona 👉 She is exploring how #VirtualReality can enable role-playing and perspective-shifting as tools for transforming conflict

Can AI-enhanced self-talk in #VR improve mental health? This #GuestXR study explores how embodied avatars LLMs can support reflection and problem-solving 👥 Published in @jmirpub - Full read available: zenodo.org/records/15575188

Can an AI agent succeed in shaping human behaviour within a #VR protest scenario? We investigated this by recreating the Women’s Strikes in Poland @FrontComputSci Find out more during our upcoming webinar with @UiTNorgesarktis researchers 📝 guestxr.eu/guestxr-webinar-s…

🌐 Exciting news! Join us for the @GuestXR & @FrontiersIn Webinar Series 2025: Towards a Metaverse for Social Change 🚀 🗓️ Every Thursday in June, 15:00 CEST Explore how #XR is transforming social interaction & driving collective progress! Don’t miss insights from top experts in haptics, neuroscience, AI & social psychology. Webinars: 5/6: Role-play in VR—shifting perspectives & resolving conflict 12/6: Protest dynamics—how RL changes behaviour 19/6: Can AI, haptics & neuroscience boost virtual meetings? 26/6: When AI joins the table: Intelligent agents in the Metaverse Discover XR’s power to unlock empathy, foster collaboration & shape a fairer future. Be part of the #Metaverse conversation! 🌟 🔗 Learn more & register: guestxr.eu/guestxr-webinar-s… #VirtualReality #FrontiersInVR #SocialChange #AI #Haptics #Neuroscience #WebinarSeries

[ 🔴 DEADLINE APPROACHING] Contribute to the special issue of @FrontComputSci We are welcoming research papers on how #XR technologies can foster empathy, promote inclusivity, and support #mentalhealth. Last days to submit your contribution! 👉 ow.ly/pV8250VZXXB

Join our 1⃣st webinar of the #GuestXR - @FrontComputSci series "Towards a metaverse for social change" We will explore how #VirtualReality can enable role-playing and perspective-shifting as tools for transforming conflict FREE registration ↩️ lnkd.in/dp_qW2rF

Are you curious about how Extended-Reality (#XR), #AI and #neuroscience can reshape the way we collaborate in digital spaces? Join us for a series of webinars organised with @FrontiersIn Virtual Reality 🎟️ Free registration: guestxr.eu/guestxr-webinar-s…

#GuestXR hosted a local event in collaboration with @Acelerapyme, highlighting how #VR and #AR tools can improve collaboration, training, and decision-making 👉 The project uses behavioural modelling and emotional AI in #XR environments guestxr.eu/guestxr-engages-w…

#GuestXR research topic with @FrontComputSci is still open for submissions We look for original research that explore: 🧘 #VR for mental health 🖐️ Affective touch and multisensory interaction 👥 Co-presence and social psychology in virtual spaces 🔗 frontiersin.org/research-top…

How can #XR foster empathy, inclusion and emotional connection? 👥 Explore this and more in our @FrontComputSci Research Topic “Unlocking the potential of XR: Shaping a pro-social metaverse” Submit your work until May 31st 👇 frontiersin.org/research-top…

📢 Deadline extended! You have until May 31st, 2025 to submit to our @FrontComputSci Research Topic “Unlocking the potential of XR: Shaping a pro-social metaverse” Let’s reimagine #XR as a space for empathy, inclusion, and mental well-being 👉 frontiersin.org/research-top…

How can #audio technology improve social interactions in #XR? A new #GuestXR paper by @Eurecat_news researchers explores the role of acoustic coherence in fostering smoother communication in virtual environments 🔊 Full article: 🔗 zenodo.org/records/14842944

🚀 Three incredible days at @IEEEVR in Saint-Malo! We had the amazing opportunity to showcase #GuestXR demos and present our latest research in the form of demos, workshops and tutorials. Big thank you to @Hybrid_TeamVR @Inria_Rennes for the outstanding conference organisation!

📢 Attending @IEEEVR 2025? Come visit us at booth #6! 🔹 Try #GuestXR demos on acoustic coherence, climate change awareness, virtual social presence & AI in meetings 🔹 Join our activities on spatial audio, virtual environments & #VR haptics 📅 Agenda: guestxr.eu/guestxr-at-ieee-v…

👉 How does haptic feedback affect personal space in social #VR? On March 10, we will be presenting a #GuestXR paper at @IEEEVR 2025 exploring the role of social touch in shaping threat perception using a haptic compression belt Full details: guestxr.eu/guestxr-at-ieee-v…

How do we design and regulate the metaverse? 🤔 At @IEEEVR 2025, this tutorial will dive into the technical, ethical, and legal challenges of building the future of virtual spaces such as #GuestXR @ARLReichmanUni 📅 09/03 📍Saint-Malo ⏰ 10:45-12:30 ℹ️ guestxr.eu/guestxr-at-ieee-v…