[Weekly Reading] Microsoft's MR heads up sales of Huawei's VR head unveiled Magic Leap won huge funding

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Today's frost falls, the weather is colder, and dew condenses into frost. "Monthly 72nd Settlement" has recorded: "In mid-September, the air was still and condensing, and the dew was frosty." Frost is the last solar term in the fall, and VR net Xiaobian still cannot be excused. Everyone pays attention to keeping warm and adding clothes in a timely manner.

policy

Recently, the government of Chongqing Municipality relied on the “Guiding Opinions on the Construction and Development of the Linkong Economic Demonstration Zone” of the National Development and Reform Commission and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (No. 1473 in the Development and Reform Region [2015]) and the “Support for the Construction of the Chongqing Linkong Economic Demonstration Zone”. Letter (No. 2209, Development and Reform Region [2016]) and Chongqing Municipal Government’s “Opinions on Accelerating the Development of International Aviation Hubs to Promote the Full Development of the Civil Aviation Industry” (Renfu Office [2017] No. 28), formulated the “Chongqing Pro” Overall Plan for the Construction of Air Economy Demonstration Zone.

It is worth mentioning that VR Network (WeChat public number: VR platform) noted that the "Overall Plan for the Construction of the Chongqing Airport Economic Demonstration Zone" specifically mentioned that it is necessary to vigorously develop the virtual reality industrial cluster and support the construction of the virtual reality incubation carrier. Some of the specific support policies are as follows:

Build a smart manufacturing base. One is the frontier technology industry. Relying on cutting-edge science and technology city, airport industrial park and other platforms, we will vigorously develop ten leading technology industries such as big data cloud computing, smart terminals, robots, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, new materials, bio-pharmaceuticals, new energy vehicles, and photovoltaic technology. Clusters create a complete industrial chain that integrates R&D, manufacturing, and services. The second is applied electronics.

Build an innovation platform. The new incubator carriers such as smart terminals, virtual reality, and bio-pharmaceuticals are being used to improve the functions of experiments, tests, pilot tests, pilot tests, prototype manufacturing, and create a number of national science and technology business incubation platforms. Encourage the social forces to use idle factory buildings and commercial buildings to build creative spaces, incubators, and accelerators, and build low-cost, convenient, full-factor, and open innovation and entrepreneurship carriers.

Recently, in order to implement the "Opinions of the Jiangxi Provincial People's Government of Jiangxi Province on Accelerating the Development of a New Economy and Foster New Momentum" (Suifa [2017] No. 6), VR Network (WeChat Public Number: VR Platform) learned that Jiangxi Province On the basis of in-depth research and extensive consultations, the Committee of Education and Work, and the Provincial Department of Education formed the "Implementation Opinions of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education Work Committee on the Implementation of New Ideas and Cultivation of New Momentum to Improve Educational Service Capability" (following Referred to as "Implementation Opinion"). It clearly shows that: deepening the reform of the curriculum system, promoting the widespread application of information-based teaching, virtual reality technology, digital simulation experiments, online knowledge support, online teaching monitoring, etc.; advancing the establishment of a new industry research institute, and actively promoting cooperation and cooperation between Nanchang University and Zhejiang University VR Industrial Technology Research Institute. Some of the specific implementation opinions are as follows:

Deepen the reform of the curriculum system. Incorporate modern information technology into teaching reforms, promote information technology teaching, virtual reality technology, digital simulation experiments, online knowledge support, online teaching monitoring, and other wide applications, and jointly develop online open courses through school-university cooperation and school-enterprise cooperation to promote interdisciplinary research. , Cross-professional, cross-curriculum, cross-school electives, and school selection to meet the new economic development needs of the complex, personalized, diversified personnel training needs.

Promote the establishment of a new industry research institute. Actively promoted the cooperation between Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics and Renmin University of China to establish a modern financial industry technology research institute. Nanchang Aviation University and Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics cooperated to build Jiangxi General Aviation Research Institute. Nanchang Aviation University and China Aero Engine Group jointly built Aero Engine College, Nanchang. The University cooperated with Zhejiang University to build a VR Industrial Technology Research Institute and supported the establishment of the New Rural Development Research Institute of Colleges and Universities approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Jiangxi Agricultural University and the Ministry of Education to promote modern finance, aviation manufacturing, a new generation of information technology, modern Strategic emerging industries such as agriculture provide technological support and talent support.

Recently, Laoshan District, Qingdao is about to implement the "Policy on Accelerating the Conversion of Old and New Kinetic Energy to Create High-end Emerging Industries (Trial)". This policy, as the general support for Laoshan District's industrial support sector, clearly defines the focus of industrial support funds on finance, technology, and headquarters. In the areas of emerging industries, tourism and health, and other areas, supporting regulations have been formulated for the implementation of financial industry, virtual reality (VR) industry, financial talents, and investment brokers. Some of the measures to promote innovation in the virtual reality industry are as follows:

Domestic and foreign key universities, research institutes, centrally-affiliated enterprises, leading domestic companies, etc. Virtual Reality R&D headquarters or R&D institutions with core technologies and core R&D teams approved by the Laoshan District Government have been awarded with subsidies of up to 10 million yuan. .

The above-mentioned institutions for the virtual reality innovation and entrepreneurship vehicles established by the Laoshan District Government can also provide a 100% rent subsidy for a period of no more than 5 years.

For newly registered key virtual reality enterprises in Laoshan District, the actual investment amount will reach more than RMB 10 million within two years from the date of registration, and a one-off start-up fee subsidy shall be granted according to 6% of the amount of investment in place.

For the newly-entered virtual reality enterprise on the virtual reality innovation and entrepreneurship carrier determined by the Laoshan District Government, the evaluation will give 100% rent subsidies for the first two years and 50% rent subsidies for the next three years.

A 40% subsidy is granted for the cost of the cloud service rental generated, and the term is 3 years.

For the first time, the virtual reality business in Laoshan District has achieved 50 million yuan, 100 million yuan, 500 million yuan, and 1 billion yuan in virtual reality operating revenue for each fiscal year. The company’s operating team has given 500,000 yuan, 1 million yuan, and 1.5 million yuan respectively. , 2 million yuan one-time reward.

For the full-time doctoral and master's degree graduates who have newly introduced and signed a labor contract for more than three years in the virtual reality enterprise and R&D institution in Laoshan District, the rent subsidies for 2,400 yuan and 1,600 yuan are granted for three consecutive years.

Those universities and colleges that have set up virtual reality related majors in the districts shall be awarded a bonus of 1 million yuan for a total of three consecutive years for the purpose of setting up virtual reality scholarships. Universities and colleges and universities in the region collaborate with colleges and universities at home and abroad to conduct virtual reality academic education, and for a total of three consecutive years, they will award a maximum of 1 million yuan to colleges and universities in the district.

Financing

Magic Leap

Company Business: MR Company

Financing: $502 million D round of financing

Investors: Temasek Holdings, Alibaba, Google, etc.

Play beauty move

Corporate Business: AR Beauty

Financing: $25 million A round of financing

Investor: Founder Partner Capital Leading Investment, Yuanta Asia, Extol Capital, and CyberLink

EchoPixel

Company Business: VR Medical

Financing: $8.5 million A round of financing

Investor: Intel leads

industry

Recently, Huawei released a new VR head-up, HUAWEI VR 2. The head-worn head-mounted program resembles the Windows hybrid real-estate built by Acer/Lenovo and Microsoft, making it easier to wear. Hardware configuration, the screen is 3K resolution, 1.5K for each eye. With 3D sound effects, using FastLCD display, refresh rate is 90Hz. According to the VR network (WeChat public number: VR platform), HUAWEI VR 2 is priced at RMB 1,999, and will be sold simultaneously at Huawei Mall/ major e-commerce platforms/ authorized experience stores/ authorized retailers. On the 30th.

Huawei recently unveiled "VR OpenLab" with partners at Huawei's 2017 Global Ultra-Broadband Summit (UBBF), marking the official opening of VR Openlab. According to the VR network (WeChat public number: VR platform), VR OpenLab's industrial cooperation plan was initiated by Huawei iLab. Huawei iLab is a scenario research lab for network product lines and is dedicated to the research of scenarios, experiences, ecology, and friendship networks. From the point of view of experience, we will study the friendliness of the Internet and study the industry and ecology from the perspective of network influence. VR OpenLab aims to “incubate business scenarios, promote technological innovation, and promote industrial prosperity”. It will rely on Huawei iLab Ultra-Broadband Innovation Lab and joint VR industry partners to build Cloud VR open platform to jointly focus on Cloud VR business application scenarios. The research of Cloud VR business solutions and network bearer solutions accelerates the commercial launch of operators' Cloud VR services.

Recently, Samsung released a new panoramic camera - 360 Round. The 360 ​​Round features an oblate fanless design and IP65 protection. As you would expect, users can use the software on the PC to control the 360 ​​Round, and also support external devices such as external microphones and storage. Unfortunately, Samsung has not yet announced the price of the 360 ​​Round, but it will land in the US market this month. Interested netizens should pay attention to follow-up reports on the VR network (WeChat public number: VR platform).

Recently, Samsung announced that it has reached a cooperation with Google to bring Google's ARCore augmented reality platform to the Galaxy smart machine. The software platform can efficiently build VR applications, make full use of the advantages of both cloud software and hardware devices, and put virtual objects into the real world. Now, ARCore applications designed by developers can be used on both Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices.

Qualcomm recently hosted the 4G/5G Summit in Hong Kong and announced two new partners in the VR head-up accelerator program launched in the past: VRSeen and Goethe Ltd. In the acceleration of VR brand vendors to provide VR head hardware and software combined with a one-stop solution. Among them, as the only VR SDK software service provider designated by Qualcomm, Interview Technology provides customers with world-leading VR software solutions, including VR Launcher, App Store and a large number of premium VR content and applications. In addition, according to the VR network (WeChat public number: VR platform) understands that the summit of the only technology is still on display in the field based on Qualcomm 835 chip research and development of the only one machine and 3DoF controller.

Recently, Microsoft announced the official listing of Windows Mixed Reality head-mounted display devices and related experiences. In the same period, Surface Book 2 was also released. According to VR Net (WeChat public number: VR platform), Windows 10 creative update autumn version brings breakthrough in creativity, it brings mixed reality and 3D to consumers and brings faster The game live experience, as well as turning pictures and videos into real memories and more. Users can experience the fall of Windows 10 Creative Update through a variety of Windows 10 PCs and the latest Windows Mixed Reality head-mounted display device.

knowledge

Recently, the third IT Science and Technology Festival of Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology kicked off. Qi Aaga College attended as a business representative and delivered a speech. The Enlightening Aga Academy is an educational institution of the Enlightenment Group focused on the training of professionals such as VR/AR/MR/HR. In order to promote the popularization of virtual reality related knowledge in colleges and universities across the country, it opens the way for students to explore virtual reality. The bridge between the school students and virtual reality has started the series of “VR hundred school trips” activities. The frontline lecturers from the Aga Academy provided enlightenment and explanation for the students’ VR technical knowledge, and also brought the most advanced to the students. Virtual reality equipment for students free medical examination. According to the VR network (WeChat public number: VR platform), this year's IT festival activities, Enlightenment Aga Academy presented and explained the panoramic camera OZO and Hololens, Microsoft's hybrid reality glasses. The novel display method has been consistent with the leadership of the school. Praise and inspire students' enthusiasm for learning in the VR field.

Recently, Optics Valley VR·AR (Virtual Reality· Augmented Reality) industrial base was unveiled at the National University Science Park of Donghu High-tech Zone in Wuhan. With a construction area of ​​20,000 square meters, this base will create a VR AR industrial cluster for small, micro and large enterprises to realize the healthy and rapid sustainable development of Optics Valley's VR and AR industries. The base was built by Donghu Hi-tech Zone National University Science Park and Optics Valley VR.AR Industry Alliance. The first batch of six companies including Tianzhi Yi, Zhiren Technology, Tianyu XING, Lingtu Interactive, Huan Yi Interactive, Yilin Lingke, etc. Signed in. According to VR Network (WeChat Public Number: VR Platform), the two parties will integrate their respective advantageous resources to do a good job in the construction of public service platforms, corporate services, etc., to accelerate the pace of base construction, and to build the base into the most distinctive VR in China. AR industrial base.

Recently, the Yunnan Investment Promotion Bureau is actively exploring the “big data + investment promotion” and “Internet + investment promotion” modes of work, focusing on professional investment promotion and accurate investment promotion, and is building the nation’s first big data center in the field of investment promotion. The project construction of the center is divided into two phases. The current phase one construction has been completed and the overall project is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. The platform will include data content of the province's key industrial projects, global key enterprises, scientific research institutions, financial institutions, etc. It will build a project database, investor database, website, query and data analysis system, and other "Liuku one station and six systems", for a total of 13 plates. In addition, the platform also relies on high-tech such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence to simulate the project's field environment in the big data center. Through the "visualization" of the project, investors can more efficiently screen projects; robots are set on site, and future visits will be made. Provide detailed answering services.

Recently, AMD and the Ministry of Education Science and Technology Development Center jointly launched the "The Fourth National University Cloud Computing Application Innovation Contest" proposition contest "a college student virtual reality application scenario proposition contest", AMD will support and participate in the "university student virtual reality application scene. "Proposition contest" includes hardware technical support, technical coaching for the team in the final stage, and so on. In addition to well-received prizes and experience, winning team students will also receive valuable opportunities for AMD's internships and work. This event is propositioned by AMD and requires contestants to make full use of AMD's CPU (Central Processing Unit) and GPU (Graphics Processor) capabilities and design and develop non-game VR content based on virtual reality technology.

Recently, the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery of Yuding Hospital of Shandong Province completed the first lateral skull base tumor resection in the province with the assistance of virtual reality and mixed reality and 3D printing. Introducing virtual reality and fusion reality technology into surgery not only simulates the generation of a holographic three-dimensional model, but also can adjust the orientation of the model in real time, which coincides with the actual lesions. This not only greatly enhances the surgeon's ability to perceive the lesion and surrounding information. It also better realizes the interaction between doctors and imaging data, facilitates the implementation of precision surgery, and improves the efficacy and safety of complex surgery.

Recently, Adobe added a 360-degree browser to the latest version of Photoshop so that you can edit, repair, adjust, and perform any familiar operations in a 360-degree layer.

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