2022 Rewind: Honorees of Our Online Awards Ceremony
The acclaimed 24th edition of an international virtual reality, augmented reality, and Metaverse event took place from April 12-14, 2022. During this gathering, the prestigious awards of the hosting platform honored the top immersive projects of the year. Let's delve into the victorious ventures.
Remarkable Virtual Reality Projects of the Year
Since its inception in 1999, this annual event has applauded a myriad of projects. The awards, exclusive to the platform, showcase the best virtual and augmented reality applications and their inventors. Over the decades, numerous projects have received recognition, propelling their creators to international acclaim.
For the 2022 edition, 23 projects were chosen from hundreds of applications, scrutinized by a distinguished panel of immersive tech experts, as follows:
- Simon Richir - Engineer and professor at ENSAM (Arts & Métiers)
- Thierry Benoist - Lab Manager at the European Commission
- Stéphane Bouchard - Clinical Cyberpsychology Doctor and Canada Research Chair
- Alok Nandi - Creative Director and Interaction Designer at Architempo / Spread Design
- Othman Chiheb - Product Marketing Lead at Microsoft
- 13 other leaders in the field
Projects Recognized in 8 Categories
Healthcare - Diva (Institut Pasteur, CNRS, Institut Prairie, Université de Paris)
Diva, a medical diagnostic solution, integrates machine learning and human interaction. It utilizes 3D imaging and virtual reality to seamlessly decipher complex images. Users can examine, manipulate, and measure stock images, streamlining existing tasks and improving the doctor's accuracy in diagnosis through a better understanding of the patient's ailment.
Entertainment & Medias - JumpersVR (Delusion)
JumpersVR is a hyper-realistic virtual reality escape game designed after two years of intense labor. A 600 square meter, 4D room connects from 2 to 4 players concurrently. Together, they search for clues, decipher puzzles, dodge traps, and complete a mission within a 50-minute time limit. Participants can expect more than 80 different interactions and 5 environments with steampunk ambiance.
Education & Learning Content - RAFA (Polyaero)
RAFA, a training solution for the aeronautical sector, was developed by Polyaero, a previous nominee in the ReVolution #Research category in 2021. This year, Polyaero's training center received an award for its groundbreaking solution that revolutionizes learning in the aeronautics industry. The training program offers students 3D assistance for production and maintenance operations and incorporates augmented reality in the classroom.
Services - Holoportation (Holoforge Interactive by Asobo Studio)
In 2019, Holoforge received an award for its mixed reality solution centered around the Mont Saint-Michel model. The 2022 edition proved fruitful for Holoforge as well, earning an award for its Holoportation project. Holoportation employs 3D capture technology and volumetry to create holograms of people and disseminate them across various platforms. In real-time, the tool captures a person's likeness and transmits it through augmented reality headsets, aiming to resurrect nonverbal communication in remote conversations.
VR for a Cause - Éternelle Notre-Dame (Emissive)
Inspired by the Paris cathedral, numerous immersive experiences have been designed, from the rector-archbishop's daily life to the post-fire reconstruction efforts in 2019. Éternelle Notre-Dame is the latest virtual reality experience offering an immersive tour of the cathedral and revisiting its narrative. In a 5300 square space, 850 users can participate simultaneously in this massive experience, delicately crafted over two years with the involvement of 25 virtual reality experts and 5 historical references.
Industry - EGCERSIS (IMT Mines Albi)
The EGCERSIS project harnesses digital twin technology and virtual reality for decision-making in a crisis context. Its aim is to offer a training and preparation zone for effective response in critical settings. A digital replica of the space is generated, providing trainees with a dynamic scenario and demanding that they make the right decisions to act promptly. With virtual reality, real-time monitoring is thorough compared to traditional simulation methods.
Virtual worlds - Virbe
Virbe presents a bot-alternative and the creation of interactive avatars. Users can communicate with their voice gestures. The solution can be implemented in various platforms, including virtual worlds, mobile devices, and physical locations. Avatars, possibly the future face of your services or brand voice on social media, can be developed using Virbe's behavior engine to incorporate vocal and conversational capabilities, emotional expressions, and natural gestures.
Sports - King Pong (Iconik)
King Pong places you in an eighties setting with vibrant neon aesthetics. You will encounter artificial intelligence, local opponents, or online players from around the world. King Pong transcends the boundaries of a virtual reality ping-pong game. The most challenging aspect isn't throwing the ball (it consistently remains on the table); you must resist the various special strikes and effects instigated by your adversary. Strategic play will crown you as King Pong!
The 25th anniversary edition of the event, anticipated for April 12-16, 2023, in Laval, France, will exhibit new and innovative immersive projects across 8 categories, including:
- Enterprise & Productivity Solution
- Hardware
- Developper & Authoring Tools
- XR for a cause
- Virtual Worlds & Metaverse
- Education & Training
- Marketing or Advertising Campaign
- Consumer Experience & Entertainment
Stay updated on the best VR/AR projects of 2023 by attending the 25th edition.
[1] AIXR XR Awards are significant awards in the AR/VR industry, but the specific winners for 2023 are not mentioned in the given search results.[2] The VR opera "From Dust" won 'Best Immersive Work' at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025, which is not directly related to the 2023 awards.[3] Relevant enrichment data omitted for the purpose of brevity and focus on the 2023 awards.
- In the realm of finance, stakeholders can anticipate investing in the winning projects of the 25th anniversary edition of the AIXR XR Awards, slated to take place from April 12-16, 2023, in Laval, France.
- This event showcases the top ventures in various categories, including sports, such as King Pong, developed by Iconik, a unique virtual reality ping-pong game that pushes the boundaries of competitive play.
