The XR2Industry 2nd Open Call for software integration will select up to 2 Developers of XR solutions (MidCaps or SMEs) designing interoperability and standardisation solutions for XR mass adoption.

Applicants have to focus on addressing one of the following challanges:

1. Tracking Environment: Development of a Tracking System for Virtual Reality (VR) Headset.

Requirements:

• Real-time tracking and mapping system.
• Flexibility and integration with virtual reality devices.

2. Avatar Customization: Development of Avatar Customization Solutions in Virtual Reality

Requirements:

• Efficient facial tracking.
• Optimization of models for facial tracking.
• Basic body mapping using sensors.

3. Industrial Digital Twins: Development of the Industrial Digital Twin

Requirements:

• Develop and identify combined open standards for digital twins.
• Digital twins should be capable of real-time updates from data sources.
• Responsive to interactions from VR/XR applications.

4. Eye Tracking: Development of an Eye-tracking Service for Android-based Standalone Headsets.

Requirements:

• Tracking accuracy and frequency.
• Flexibility and Integration with XR Devices.
• Data and privacy.

Selected SME/Mid-cap will receive a maximum of 275.000€ (fixed lump sum), during the 12-month Support Program which includes the following stages:

Stage 1 Individual Mentoring Plan-IMP (2 months): up to 55.000€,

Stage 2 Development (5 months): up to 110.000€,

Stage 3 Integration (5 months): up to 110.000€.

The requested Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the solution is defined from initial 5 to 7.

The project should have a clear European Dimension meaning that you have to demonstrate the project’s contribution towards environmental, social and economic impacts to contribute to sustainable development, Green Deal and other European Union policies.