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Cognitive3D specializes in 3D spatial analytics, focusing on the measurement and analysis of human behavior within virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments. The platform captures and aggregates data from these experiences, providing brands with actionable insights that enhance product development and training outcomes. Its technology features tools such as heat mapping and user segmentation, allowing for seamless background data collection and analysis. By offering a new framework for understanding user behavior, Cognitive3D empowers companies to optimize user engagement and make informed decisions that drive product advancement.

With Aquifer, anyone can create cinematic, animated content. Our mobile technology transfers your voice and facial expressions to an animated character, capturing all the nuances of human emotion. The resulting video is a cinematically rendered character in a 3d scene. By using machine learning and automation, we remove the frustrating, technical aspects of animation so the focus is on storytelling. The platform combines augmented reality and machine learning to make professional 3D animation accessible for all creators. Aquifer Motion was founded in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas, USA.

Tribe XR is a software company that makes it easy for anyone to learn real-world skills in VR and AR. The company harnesses VR and AR to enable people to learn real-world skills. Learning by doing is scientifically proven to cement knowledge better than watching videos, reading, or sitting in class. Their first vertical is Music production and DJing. The company's virtual mentor explains the basics of DJing, teaches techniques on realistically-rendered virtual decks, and then leaves users free to practice and perform to the world. Well-known DJs, such as Kryoman, provide masterclasses. Tribe VR's learning program is being developed in partnership with industry experts, electronic music schools, and Top DJs. Beyond music, Tribe VR is developing the self-serve immersive learning platform and toolset, enabling any organization or individual to create and broadcast VR and AR lessons, and monetize through their platform.

JigSpace Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015. It has developed a platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of interactive three-dimensional instructions, known as "Jigs." Users can explore complex ideas and products through augmented reality, viewing step-by-step 3D breakdowns that enhance learning experiences. The Jig Workshop feature allows anyone to create and share their own Jigs, similar to tools like Canva or PowerPoint, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. The platform is utilized in various sectors, including product marketing, education, and technical support, with notable adoption by companies such as Medtronic and Hino Trucks. JigSpace aims to democratize knowledge sharing, enabling users to develop and demonstrate 3D products collaboratively, enhancing engagement and understanding across diverse audiences.

FitXR is an immersive fitness platform that utilizes augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance workout experiences. The company focuses on making fitness enjoyable and accessible by offering a virtual fitness studio that replicates the energy of group classes in a home environment. FitXR's applications provide users with total body workouts designed by fitness experts, emphasizing fun and social interaction. The platform aims to engage users through enjoyable and effective fitness experiences, fostering a community centered around movement and wellness.

Cuteness Technology develops an interactive animation studio designed to entertain. The company's technology uses augmented reality (AG), artificial intelligence (AI), and social media integration to create animated characters.

MEU is an immersive social platform that is based on 3d human movements. MEU is channeling the movement data, letting people play and interact with each other’s 3D movements augmented by neuroscience-based filters and mini-games. The company is on a mission to disrupt the current way technology is used to connect to each other and utilize the latest immersive technology to increase the bandwidth of human connection by allowing people to interact and play with each other’s movements beyond space and time.

FitXR is an immersive fitness platform that utilizes augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance workout experiences. The company focuses on making fitness enjoyable and accessible by offering a virtual fitness studio that replicates the energy of group classes in a home environment. FitXR's applications provide users with total body workouts designed by fitness experts, emphasizing fun and social interaction. The platform aims to engage users through enjoyable and effective fitness experiences, fostering a community centered around movement and wellness.

Tribe XR is a software company that makes it easy for anyone to learn real-world skills in VR and AR. The company harnesses VR and AR to enable people to learn real-world skills. Learning by doing is scientifically proven to cement knowledge better than watching videos, reading, or sitting in class. Their first vertical is Music production and DJing. The company's virtual mentor explains the basics of DJing, teaches techniques on realistically-rendered virtual decks, and then leaves users free to practice and perform to the world. Well-known DJs, such as Kryoman, provide masterclasses. Tribe VR's learning program is being developed in partnership with industry experts, electronic music schools, and Top DJs. Beyond music, Tribe VR is developing the self-serve immersive learning platform and toolset, enabling any organization or individual to create and broadcast VR and AR lessons, and monetize through their platform.

3Data is the most advanced Graph visualization tool. Create, collaborate, and present graphs in Virtual and Augmented Reality to anyone, anywhere on any device, in real time.

Softspace develops an augmented reality workspace designed for designers and researchers to organize, develop, and share ideas in an immersive virtual environment. The platform features a spatial user interface and deep interoperability, allowing users to tackle complex knowledge challenges effectively. Softspace enhances collaboration and creativity through personalized, expressive avatars, facilitating a more engaging and interactive experience. The company's innovative approach aims to provide clarity in knowledge management, making it easier for users to navigate and communicate their ideas in a dynamic setting.

Sketchbox is photoshop for AR and VR. They believe that someday there will be just as many AR/VR designers as there are web and graphic designers today. So far, they’ve worked with over 2000 designers and found that the “power users” are spending an average of 3.5 hours per week on the platform. Companies like Microsoft, Oculus and Eon Reality have tested out Sketchbox. It’s a $6 billion market opportunity, Sketchbox believes.

Observer Analytics is an analytics platform focused on virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) content, specializing in tracking user engagement and scene analytics. Founded in 2016, the company initially aimed to create a social VR application for esports enthusiasts, allowing them to engage with their favorite streams in an interactive environment. As the development progressed, Observer Analytics faced challenges in understanding user engagement within three-dimensional experiences, leading to reliance on assumptions about user behavior. After launching their app on Steam, the company observed stagnation in usage and retention metrics, highlighting the need for better insights into user interactions. The platform addresses this gap by providing developers with tools to analyze user behavior, derive meaningful insights, and optimize their applications to enhance user experience and promote greater interaction within immersive environments.

Etho is a developer of augmented reality solutions specifically designed for motorcycle riders. The company's primary product is a platform that enables existing helmet manufacturers to create smart helmets equipped with a voice assistant and integrated into an augmented reality heads-up display. Etho aims to enhance the rider's experience by improving the connection between the rider and the motorcycle, offering a comprehensive solution that prioritizes safety. By collaborating with leading helmet manufacturers, Etho focuses on advancing technology that ensures a distraction-free riding experience. Their smart helmets incorporate features such as machine learning for threat detection, location-based crowdsourcing, and high-definition cameras, all designed to provide a safer and more enjoyable ride for motorcyclists.

Hyprsense specializes in real-time facial motion capture technology that enhances the animation of 3D avatars and digital humans. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including face detection, facial landmark tracking, and expression value tracking. These advanced applications are utilized in various fields, such as AI interaction, smart speakers, robotics, and automobile infotainment. By enabling clients to incorporate real-time 3D characters and augmented reality filters, Hyprsense facilitates immersive experiences that accurately reflect users' expressions, thereby advancing the capabilities of digital interaction and animation.

Spaces, officially formed in January 2016, says it’s already working on a range of VR and mixed-reality projects with companies including NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Big Blue Bubble and the Hettema Group. Platforms it’s developing for include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, PlayStation VR and Google Cardboard. “Spaces has a compelling and clear vision to be the catalyst for companies looking to create VR and MxR (mixed reality) experiences,” Comcast Ventures managing director Michael Yang said in a statement. “Spaces is combining remarkable capabilities, tools and creativity to push the boundaries of the VR frontier.”

JigSpace Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015. It has developed a platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of interactive three-dimensional instructions, known as "Jigs." Users can explore complex ideas and products through augmented reality, viewing step-by-step 3D breakdowns that enhance learning experiences. The Jig Workshop feature allows anyone to create and share their own Jigs, similar to tools like Canva or PowerPoint, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. The platform is utilized in various sectors, including product marketing, education, and technical support, with notable adoption by companies such as Medtronic and Hino Trucks. JigSpace aims to democratize knowledge sharing, enabling users to develop and demonstrate 3D products collaboratively, enhancing engagement and understanding across diverse audiences.

Fearless is a company that specializes in developing virtual and augmented reality software aimed at helping individuals confront and overcome their fears and phobias, such as those related to spiders, heights, and flying. Utilizing exposure therapy within an immersive virtual environment, Fearless provides users with a platform to face their anxieties in a controlled setting, facilitating gradual desensitization without overwhelming them. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating interactive simulations that promote mental well-being and personal growth, contributing to a broader mission of improving lives through innovative technology.