Explore cutting-edge and immersive XR demos in the foyer of Bertha-Benz on the first day of FMX.  

10:00 - 14:00

Morning to noon features showcases from the EU-funded projects EMIL, MAX-R, XRECO and TRANSMIXR: Experience the future of AR Magic Lantern, smart garments, exergaming for medical rehabilitation and more.  

14:30 - 18:00

In the afternoon, meet the FABW team and play the 'Fate of the Minotaur', a location-based VR experience for up to four players. 'Fate of the Minotaur' takes the players on a journey through a labyrinth, exploring the themes of guilt and empathy in the ancient myth. Encountering Pasiphae, the protective mother, and Ariadne, the advocate for destruction, players navigate moral decisions challenging the perception of heroism.

Project representatives:

EMIL

Aalto University - Smart Garments: Juhani Tenhunen, Tim Moesgen

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - AR Magic Lantern: Fran Macia, Paul Hine

IDIBAPS (Institute of Biomedical Research August Pi i Sunyer) - XR-PAIN: Anthony Donegan, Mavi Sánchez Vives

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - CAPARE: Jara van Bergem, Pieter van Doorn

SenseGlove - Project Rembrandt: Akshay Radhamohan Menon

Pixelcloud - Climate Change VR: Christoph Rasulis, Elija Schneider, Jonas Kirchner

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg - Location Based XR / Fate of the Minotaur: Alexander Kreische, Andreas Dahn, Eduard Schäfer, Justus Blönnigen, Leszek Plichta, Lisa Forelli, Simon Spielmann, Volker Helzle

MAX-R

FilmLight - Colour Grading & Management for Virtual Productions: Daniele Siragusano

Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg - VPET (Digital Locations) & AnimHost: Alexandru Tufis-Schwartz, Francesco Andreussi, Jonas Trottnow, Simon Haag, Simon Spielmann, Volker Helzle

XRECO

DW Innovation: Nicolas Patz

TRANSMIXR

Technological University of the Shannon: Niall Murray