Sean Lenox, research engineer in the modeling and simulation lab at UT Dallas, uses the Microsoft HoloLens to test the functionality of virtual character “Walter” by asking questions and listening to his responses. [Photo: Courtesy UT Dallas]
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you'll also find out abut a University of North Texas professor researching how very young children see their world through photography.
The new full-sensory experience combines "the emotional power of cinema and the thrill of theme park rides with state-of-the-art VR technology." See what you can expect in our gallery.
Founded by a recent UTD grad, VR training startup SURVIVR is working to change how law enforcement trains its officers, while cutting costs and saving lives along the way.
Hear from the women leading innovation in distributed ledger technology, artificial intelligence, and extended reality (VR/AR), and quantum computing in North Texas.
Biometric scanning, virtual reality, and augmented reality are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to improving the airport experience, says Dallas Fort Worth Airport's Chief Innovation Officer.
Also, you'll learn about an UT Southwestern scientist winning a $3 million award, and how MyndVR is promoting research into VR's medical role. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
The relationship with Long Island State Veterans Home is the first partnership with a veterans home for MyndVR, which already was serving senior communities.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's first Infinity Festival demonstrated innovative technology and highlighted the possibilities of its applications throughout the museum.
The world's largest environmental festival at Fair Park included discussions on urbanism and development as well as art shining a light on environmental stewardship.
The new center will disseminate research from world-renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Lee Berger impacting education and science in Dallas, nationally, and across the globe.
The survey behind the report included 6,381 international business and IT executives including those from Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York City, and San Francisco.
Augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence are the future of retail — and many other industries. Lurking in the background is blockchain, which has the power to disrupt everything in our daily lives.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
The future of logistics isn’t being built in Silicon Valley. It’s being built in Fort Worth.
Hillwood’s decades-long commitment to AllianceTexas—anchored by public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and a clear-eyed view of what next-generation supply chains would require—created the foundation for what’s happening today....
Electric mobility is about more than battery range now. As EVs become part of everyday life, people want the experience to feel simple and reassuring, whether they are finding a charger, checking their vehicle status, making a payment, or getting help when they need it....
Southwestern Medical Foundation has named eight new board of trustees members for 2026–2027, confirmed at the organization’s recent annual meeting, and elected a new board vice chair.
Jere Thompson, Jr., will continue in his role as Chair of the Board, with Catherine Rose as the newly elected Vice Chair of the Board....
Zenylitics, a fast-growing managed conversation intelligence firm based in Dallas, has announced a CEO transition effective September 30, 2026. Ken Pedersen, who has served as the company’s chief executive for 7 years, will move into the role of chairman of the board....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
The future of logistics isn’t being built in Silicon Valley. It’s being built in Fort Worth.
Hillwood’s decades-long commitment to AllianceTexas—anchored by public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and a clear-eyed view of what next-generation supply chains would require—created the foundation for what’s happening today....
Electric mobility is about more than battery range now. As EVs become part of everyday life, people want the experience to feel simple and reassuring, whether they are finding a charger, checking their vehicle status, making a payment, or getting help when they need it....
Southwestern Medical Foundation has named eight new board of trustees members for 2026–2027, confirmed at the organization’s recent annual meeting, and elected a new board vice chair.
Jere Thompson, Jr., will continue in his role as Chair of the Board, with Catherine Rose as the newly elected Vice Chair of the Board....
Zenylitics, a fast-growing managed conversation intelligence firm based in Dallas, has announced a CEO transition effective September 30, 2026. Ken Pedersen, who has served as the company’s chief executive for 7 years, will move into the role of chairman of the board....