augmented reality

  1. September 9, 2024

    U-M faculty implementing extended reality technology in classes

    U-M has seen a boom in extended reality and virtual reality technology since launching its XR Initiative in the fall of 2019, with many faculty members using it in their classrooms this fall.

  2. September 9, 2024

    Learning how to use XR technology

    People in the U-M community interested in further expanding their knowledge of XR technology can participate in one of the Center for Academic Innovation’s massive open online courses.

  3. September 9, 2024

    XR technology helps staff hone interviewing skills

    The Center for Academic Innovation has created a program to also help staff members throughout the University of Michigan campus.

  4. September 9, 2024

    Understanding extended-reality terminology

    Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term to describe augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR).

  5. March 18, 2024

    XR stage expands global education through virtual production

    The new extended reality stage at U-M’s Center for Academic Innovation is helping build online learning opportunities so students can engage and dive into an immersive virtual journey.

  6. January 24, 2023

    First-ever AR art exhibition on view at Humanities Gallery

    An augmented reality art exhibition, “Traces,” from Camila Magrane, is on view at U-M’s Institute for the Humanities Gallery, using cell phones or tablets to explore the full story of the art on the gallery walls.

  7. May 25, 2021

    XR advertising could be a consumer threat if left unchecked

    Investment in augmented and virtual reality is expected to mushroom in the coming years, and so are the opportunities for those advertisers who would use the technology to manipulate, U-M researchers say.

  8. March 23, 2020

    University awards six XR projects under new initiative

    Six extended reality projects will receive a first wave of funding under U-M’s new XR Initiative, announced in the fall. Financial awards for the first-round projects range from $12,000 to $25,000.

  9. November 19, 2018

    Augmented reality at U-M improves driverless vehicle testing

    Augmented reality technology can accelerate testing of connected and automated vehicles and reduce additional testing costs to almost zero, according to a new white paper by U-M’s Mcity.

  10. October 27, 2017

    Bicentennial app offers augmented reality experience

    The School of Information has developed a new app called MGoView to help U-M celebrate its bicentennial using augmented and virtual reality.