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About XR
‘XR’, or extended reality, is formally defined as any technology that augments the real world by adding, blending, or replacing bits of reality. The Alternate Reality Initiative defines XR as something simpler: the future. Whether it comes to gaming, learning, or simple interaction with technology, extended reality has the user experience so much more than just a 2D screen. If you want to see the impossible and learn the unreal,
join ARI today!
Our Mission
We started the Alternate Reality Initiative to foster the next generation of extended reality (XR) innovators at the University of Michigan and in the Midwest. We host weekly development workshops, talks, and social events to help you explore, learn, build, and connect with virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technology.
Check out our blog for further details and tutorial walkthroughs!
Whether you’re an aspiring XR developer, or curious about XR, we would love to have you participate and learn something new!
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