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Beyond the Digital Twin: Helsinki XR Center’s Human-Centered Vision Sparks Conversation in Japan
The Nordic Metaverse Day brought together Nordic and Japanese experts to explore the roles of XR and AI in urban city planning and defense at the Osaka World Expo 2025. Our XR Experts Narmeen Marji and Erson Halili, together with Päivi Keränen from Smart and Creative City innovation hub, took part in the event and presented the Immersive Sustainability Lab — a new platform for XR-driven sustainability. Their human-centered keynote highlighted the importance of imagination and sustainable urban living!
HXRC Team: Gamifying Dental Calculus Cleaning – Interactive VR Tool for Learning About Teeth and Dental Instruments
Ready to brush up on your dental knowledge in a whole new way? In this blog post we explore Project STAI Health and the development process of a VR training tool designed to help dental health care students to learn more about tooth anatomy and get hands-on with dental calculus instruments, all in a virtual environment.
HXRC Team: Remote Upper Limb Rehabilitation with Virtual and Mixed Reality – Transforming Traditional Physiotherapy
In this blog post, we explore how the GameRAT team is taking the upper limb rehabilitation to the next level by using XR technology! Join us as we dive into the challenges and innovations behind one of the largest projects at the Helsinki XR Center.
HXRC Team: Data Visualisation in Urban Setting
Follow along the development process of HXRC trainee Irina Konovalova’s 3D web application that visualizes Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ campus buildings and their surroundings using real-time city data and interactive indoor mapping.
HXRC Team: Encapsulating the Magic of Finnish Nature within VR
Explore the beauty of Finnish nature from anywhere! Our trainees, Jenna and Samu, took part in creating an immersive VR experience set in Nuuksio National Park, where users can take a peaceful rowboat ride, visit a wildlife-filled campsite, and learn about Finland’s unique flora.
Bring Your Vision to Life – Create a Logo for The Immersive Sustainability Lab!
Calling all students! Ready to leave your creative mark on The Immersive Sustainability Lab? Enter our Logo Design Competition!
AIStart – Tekoälyhautomo Workshop 2: Immersive Sustainability Lab – Innovating Sustainability through Immersive Technology
Calling on Finnish SMEs from various sectors, working with sustainability solutions: join us on 8.4.2025 for the second hands-on workshop “Immersive Sustainability Lab – Innovating Sustainability through Immersive Technology”
HXRC Team: Designing an Interactive 3D Map for Jontas Sport & Eko Park
A deep dive into the development process of an Interactive 3D Map for Jontas Sport & Eko Park, set to open to the public in 2026.
Bridging XR Innovation: Finland and Spain Unite at the BusinessXR Summit 2025
Discover the latest advancements in XR and the metaverse at the BusinessXR Summit 2025 in Málaga, Spain, from March 12–14, 2025!