{"id":578,"date":"2023-08-21T12:48:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T12:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/?page_id=578"},"modified":"2023-12-23T21:04:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T21:04:38","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to our website!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>XR Media Research Group<\/strong> (XRMRG) is composed of highly motivated, diverse, and qualified academics, domain experts, industry professionals, and students who share a common interest in Augmented\/Virtual\/Mixed Realities and their applications in a variety of areas, including education and games. Please visit the &#8220;PEOPLE&#8221; page to see who they are and check the &#8220;PROJECTS&#8221; page to learn about our latest projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" data-id=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture1-1024x551.png\" alt=\"VR lab\" class=\"wp-image-444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture1-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture1-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture1-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture1-2048x1101.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">VR accessibility project<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" data-id=\"45\" src=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG-20230523-WA0002-1-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual Reality Presentation\" class=\"wp-image-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG-20230523-WA0002-1-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG-20230523-WA0002-1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG-20230523-WA0002-1-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG-20230523-WA0002-1.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">immersive learning <\/mark><br><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">symposium<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture2-1024x577.png\" alt=\"User Study\" class=\"wp-image-446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture2-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture2-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture2.png 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">User Study, UofT<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"404\" data-id=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture3.png\" alt=\"Recommendation\" class=\"wp-image-449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture3.png 599w, https:\/\/viewport.ca\/xrmrg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Picture3-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Design\/Dev recommendations<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mission:<\/strong><br>XRMRG&#8217;s mission is to lead the way in the realm of Extended Reality (XR) by creating a collaborative platform that showcases the exceptional works of our faculty members, collaborators, alumni, and students. Our goal is to introduce cutting-edge AR\/VR projects to academic, non-academic, and commercial entities while keeping pace with the dynamic advancements in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Vision:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages the exchange of information, knowledge, and academic research in the field of Extended Reality. Through our collaborative efforts, we strive to shape the future of AR\/VR by making these transformative technologies accessible and beneficial to society at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Our Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Facilitate Collaboration:<\/strong> We seek to foster meaningful partnerships among academia, industry, and creators to nurture innovation and enhance the impact of immersive technologies on society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Promote Exposure: <\/strong>By showcasing the exceptional works of our people, we aim to garner attention from diverse audiences, including educational institutions, businesses, and the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Embrace Progress:<\/strong> We remain committed to staying at the forefront of the rapidly advancing field of Extended Reality, keeping track of breakthroughs and trends to enable continuous growth and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Share Knowledge: <\/strong>Through our platform, we encourage the open sharing of information, academic research, and expertise, cultivating a collaborative ecosystem that enriches the entire Extended Reality community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Empower Transformation:<\/strong> Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals and organizations with the transformative potential of AR\/VR technologies, fostering a world where immersive experiences redefine how we interact, learn, and create.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to our website! 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