![]() ![]() The VR/AR Association (VRARA) an international organization designed to foster collaboration between companies and people in the virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality industries, accelerating growth, fostering research and education, developing industry standards, connecting member organizations, and promoting the services of member companies. Companies have the opportunity to engage LTU faculty and students in research and projects, and have access in hiring top talent for internships and high-tech jobs.” ![]() “LTU is a key to our growth and for our mutual goal of making Detroit area as a hub for VR, AR, and MR, in advanced manufacturing, automotive, defense, architecture, marketing, and more.”Īdded Mark Brucki, executive director of corporate and community partnerships at LTU: “The VRARA offers a tremendous opportunity for faculty and students to connect with and engage leading technologists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and corporate partners. “We’re very excited to have LTU join the association because of their rich history as a leading post-secondary institution combining theory and practice,” said David Pollock, co-president of the VR/AR Association Detroit Chapter. Additionally, the LTU Collaboratory, as part of the Southfield SmartZone, will help startups and established companies scale up their businesses through mentorship, technology adoption, training, and other business services. The chapter will also offer networking and learning opportunities for LTU faculty and students. Those chapters are run by a local president who helps coordinate events, develops case studies, promotes member companies, and connects members in the local community and across the globe.Īs a VRARA member, LTU will participate in the association’s Educational Partner Program, under which the university will be connected with virtual and augmented reality companies to accelerate research, development, and learning. To register or for more information, visit VRARA is a global industry association serving the VR, AR and MR industries, representing 3,900 companies and 15,000 professionals through more than 50 local chapters. (More at Registration is $15 for the event. 27 will be Franco Bevione, CEO of Wedoo LLC, the Birmingham-based United States subsidiary of a digital creative agency in Turin, Italy. 10 Mile Road in Southfield (see The evening programs will include a keynote speaker, hardware and software demonstrations, and networking. The first six monthly meetings will be held in the University Technology and Learning Center Gallery on the campus of LTU from 6 to 9 p.m. LTU has also opted to join the trade association for the virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality industries. The Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Association has selected Lawrence Technological University and the LTU Collaboratory as the location for VRARA Detroit Chapter monthly meetings. ![]()
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