Extended Reality and Its Applications

A special issue of Information (ISSN 2078-2489). This special issue belongs to the section "Information and Communications Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 39

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Department of Computer Science, BTH—Blekinge Institute of Technology, 37141 Karlskrona, Sweden
Interests: human–computer interaction; extended reality; e-health; serious games; game addiction; biometric research in user behaviors and interactions
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Department of Computer Science, BTH—Blekinge Institute of Technology, 37141 Karlskrona, Sweden
Interests: computer graphics; AI; AR; VR; XR
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term for all the technologies that add virtual elements to the real-world environment to any extent. It includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR), and anything in between. VR is a three-dimensional, computer-simulated virtual environment that can be explored and interacted with across 360 degrees. AR is characterized by the real-time use of digital elements in a real-world environment. MR is an interactive environment that combines a computer-simulated environment with a real-world environment. XR has been applied in various fields, including healthcare, education, training, gaming, entertainment and so on.

This Special Issue welcomes the submission of a wide range of research papers related to XR, ranging from innovative techniques and applications to comprehensive reviews on the application of XR in various domains. We are seeking original, high-quality submissions related to topics such as extended reality (including virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, etc.), the metaverse, and their applications.

Dr. Yan Hu
Dr. Prashant Goswami
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Keywords

  • extended reality
  • virtual reality
  • augmented reality
  • mixed reality

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