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Orqa is a technology company focused on First Person View (FPV) and advanced Remote Reality. It specializes in developing innovative drone technology products that address challenges within the FPV market. The company has created a video headset designed for applications in drone racing, freestyle flying, and first-person view simulations. This headset features augmented reality capabilities, a large field of view, and various user-friendly options such as DVR recording, battery monitoring, eye relief adjustments, and diopter slots. By integrating these features, Orqa aims to enhance the remote reality experience for its users.

CharacterX is a Stanford-led decentralized synthetic social network that blends AGI technology with blockchain to change the social networking landscape. It is building a sophisticated multi-modal AI architecture that inputs and outputs multi-sensory data, including 3D and AR experiences, in conjunction with a next-generation computational platform.

Rephrase.ai specializes in an AI-powered video creation technology that transforms text into animated videos featuring realistic facial representations of individuals. This innovative approach employs generative AI to analyze and learn the facial features of specific people in relation to spoken audio, allowing the system to create photorealistic visuals for any new text or audio input. The platform serves a variety of applications, enabling clients to produce training videos, personalize sales presentations, animate characters in augmented and virtual reality, and provide a visual identity for digital assistants. Through its advanced technology, Rephrase.ai enhances the way organizations communicate and engage with their audiences.

Illumix is a technology and gaming studio focused on enhancing augmented reality (AR) experiences. The company develops foundational capabilities and user interactions that facilitate the creation of dynamic AR games. By integrating advanced technologies with gaming practices and research in computer vision, Illumix supports game developers in crafting interactive experiences that respond to real-time environmental changes. This innovative approach not only improves the quality of AR content but also expands its applications across entertainment venues and marketing campaigns, ensuring that users engage with immersive digital experiences.

MovieBot is an innovative platform designed for Gen-Z video creators, allowing them to easily produce interactive 3D movies. It empowers users to transform simple text prompts into animated videos featuring customizable characters and environments. By leveraging advanced augmented reality and mixed-reality technologies, MovieBot synchronizes user experiences across devices, enabling real-time 3D storytelling. The platform aims to inspire creativity among teenagers, providing them with the tools to craft elaborate narratives and visual experiences from the comfort of their own homes.

Eonite Perception Inc. specializes in developing advanced inside-out positional tracking software that enhances machines' ability to perceive and interact with the real world. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a three-dimensional mapping and ego-tracking system utilizing commodity dense depth sensors. Eonite's technology serves various applications, including augmented and virtual reality, home-scale 3D scanning, and industries such as robotics, architecture, engineering, and construction. Their software development kit empowers developers to create applications that require high positional accuracy and low latency, facilitating innovations in robotics and drones. By leveraging proprietary computer vision algorithms, Eonite aims to redefine how devices localize and detect obstacles, contributing to the future of immersive technologies and intelligent machines.

Snap Inc. is a global camera company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2010. It is best known for its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The app has gained popularity, particularly among younger users, for its unique features, including filters, lenses, and Stories, as well as augmented reality experiences and gaming. In addition to Snapchat, Snap Inc. offers several other tools such as Snap Map for location sharing, Memories for saving and organizing Snaps, and the Discover platform for accessing content from publishers and creators. The company also produces Spectacles, sunglasses equipped with a built-in camera that enables users to capture content from a first-person perspective. Through its innovative approach to communication and technology, Snap Inc. continues to evolve and expand its offerings in the realms of social media and digital content creation.

Snap Inc. is a global camera company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2010. It is best known for its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The app has gained popularity, particularly among younger users, for its unique features, including filters, lenses, and Stories, as well as augmented reality experiences and gaming. In addition to Snapchat, Snap Inc. offers several other tools such as Snap Map for location sharing, Memories for saving and organizing Snaps, and the Discover platform for accessing content from publishers and creators. The company also produces Spectacles, sunglasses equipped with a built-in camera that enables users to capture content from a first-person perspective. Through its innovative approach to communication and technology, Snap Inc. continues to evolve and expand its offerings in the realms of social media and digital content creation.

Snap Inc. is a global camera company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2010. It is best known for its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging application that allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The app has gained popularity, particularly among younger users, for its unique features, including filters, lenses, and Stories, as well as augmented reality experiences and gaming. In addition to Snapchat, Snap Inc. offers several other tools such as Snap Map for location sharing, Memories for saving and organizing Snaps, and the Discover platform for accessing content from publishers and creators. The company also produces Spectacles, sunglasses equipped with a built-in camera that enables users to capture content from a first-person perspective. Through its innovative approach to communication and technology, Snap Inc. continues to evolve and expand its offerings in the realms of social media and digital content creation.

EVE offers massively multiplayer online roleplaying games. The company’s portfolio includes Eve Online, Eve Valkyrie, Gunjack, Dust 514, and Eve Universe.