Meetups

Meetup #19 – Advancing XR Regulation: Exploring Pros, Cons and Suggestions for a Human Centred Development Process in XR4Human

Date: July 3rd, 2023
Time: 16:00 – 17:30 CET
Location: Online

In this meet-up, Marco Correa Pérez – lawyer specialised in Intellectual Property, Data Protection, and Digital Technologies Law and currently legal council at Leiden University Learning and Innovation Centre, will introduce XR4Human, an EU-funded project that aims to co-create ethical guidelines and address policy, regulatory, governance, and interoperability issues surrounding XR technologies.

During the meet-up, we will delve into the intricacies of XR’s integration with other technologies, potential for standardisation of hardware and software, and the varying legislations across the EU. XR technology opens up endless possibilities, but it also poses risks, be it physical, mental, or legal. It is crucial to acknowledge and mitigate these risks within policy frameworks.

Join us for an enlightening session and dive into the current state of XR regulation and its relationship with industry, government, and civil society stakeholders. Gain insights into the way forward for a human-oriented approach to XR technology.

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About the Meetups

XR ERA organizes regular meetups to share knowledge, ideas, and experiences on various XR-related topics. Got an insight, experience, or project to share, or would you like to start a discussion? You’re welcome to present your work, questions, and challenges during a meetupThe XR ERA team organizes the meetups. Reach us at xrcommunity@llinc.leidenuniv.nl with your topic suggestion.

Past Meetups

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The Legal and Ethical Obligations of Implementing XR in Education

XR holds great potential for transforming education, offering novel and effective learning experiences, and is increasingly adopted by higher education institutions. There are, however, overlapping legal frameworks that apply when implementing XR, particularly data protection and intellectual property laws. Beyond legal obligations, ethical considerations are paramount.

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The Role of Wearable Haptic Devices in XR | Recap Meetup #16

The Role of Wearable Haptic Devices in XR | Recap Meetup #16

WEART develops wearable haptic devices that enable a naturalistic and comfortable interaction with virtual objects, surfaces, and materials, allowing people to grasp, touch, feel, and manipulate content. By implementing rich haptic feedback — a combination of forces, vibrations, and thermal cues — the experience is brought to a high level of realism, which is deemed crucial to engagement and effective learning.

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