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Workshop anitya + 2050 + newhack: A Glimpse into the Future of Rio

Imagine Rio de Janeiro in the future - skyscrapers woven into the landscape, streets pulsating with culture, and communities using tech to shape the city in real-time.

News

Transforming Education with XR: What Agency Leaders Need to Know

Education is at a pivotal moment. As traditional methods struggle to meet the demands of modern learners, immersive technologies like XR (Extended Reality) are offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance engagement and outcomes.

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A Creator’s Guide to Building Engaging Educational Content with XR

As an educational creator, your goal isn’t just to share knowledge but to make it stick. XR (Extended Reality) offers a way to go beyond traditional formats by turning lessons into fully interactive experiences. Picture students not just hearing about a historical event but standing in the middle of it—or learning physics by designing virtual roller coasters.

Interviews

Behind the Code: Interview with Godot Creator and anitya CTO, Ariel Manzur

Did you know that anitya, the platform you’re exploring right now, is powered by Godot, the biggest open source game engine? And the connection goes deeper: Ariel Manzur, co-founder of Godot, is also the CTO of anitya. His expertise shapes not only the tools you use but also the vision behind them. In this post, we dive into Ariel’s journey with Godot and the insights he shared during a live interview.

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The State of XR 2024: Dream Bigger, Build Smarter, Live Immersive

Picture this: the buzzing Web Summit in Lisbon, a room packed with innovators, dreamers, and game-changers. On stage? Pedro Jardim, co-founder of anitya, and Diego Borgo, a Web3 and Immersive Web advisor. They didn’t just talk about XR (Extended Reality)—they redefined it, showing how immersive tech is about to change everything we know.

How 3D World-Building Can Transform Learning: A Beginner’s Guide for Educators

The world of 3D modeling and virtual environments might sound high-tech, but it’s becoming an exciting tool for educators. By creating immersive, interactive worlds, teachers can bring lessons to life, engage students on a deeper level, and offer hands-on experiences that traditional classrooms can’t match.

Case

Case Study: Expanding Virtual Experiences | How Eletrobras Used anitya to Showcase Energy-Efficient Living

Eletrobras partnered with anitya to create an immersive VR experience for the Web Summit Rio 2023, showcasing Espaço NZEB, a near-zero energy concept house at Rio de Janeiro's Federal University. The interactive tour highlighted energy-efficient technologies integrated into the house's design, aiming to engage and inform attendees. The experience successfully combined education and immersion, making complex energy-saving concepts accessible in a high-traffic event setting.

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VR Meets the Classroom: Luigi from NAVE Education on the Role of Technology in Learning

In this interview, Luigi, Chief Operating Officer of NAVE Education, shares how his team is using virtual reality and multiplatform technologies to transform education and training. From overcoming scalability challenges to the seamless integration of Unreal Engine with anitya, Luigi sheds light on how immersive experiences are accelerating the learning process. Learn how NAVE is pioneering new ways to engage students and professionals alike, and get a glimpse into the exciting projects they are developing with anitya’s platform.

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Case Study: Expanding Architectural Horizons | How ETH Zurich Used anitya for Immersive Learning

Partner: ETH Zurich Industry: Education Solution: anitya Immersive Learning Platform

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How to make the most of AI tools to create immersive experiences from scratch

Ever wanted to build a killer 3D world but didn’t know where to start? Enter AI, your new creative sidekick! In this short tutorial, Vitor Milagres, anitya's brand ambassador, walks us through how AI tools like Genie and Suno can take your world-building from zero to wow.

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Session 4: Perfecting Your Project—Polishing and Finalising Your Immersive Experience with anitya

This is the final article in our series covering the workshop with Vitor Milagres. We’ve come a long way, from mastering the basics of anitya to building and optimising 3D assets. In this last session, we focused on the crucial steps of polishing and finalising your project.

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Session 3: Building Your World—Making the Most of 3D Assets in anitya

Here is the third article in our series covering the workshop with Vitor Milagres. After mastering the basics and laying a solid storytelling foundation, it’s time to bring your vision to life. In this session, we focused on how to effectively manage and optimise 3D assets using anitya’s new XR design platform.

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Session 2: Storytelling and Research—Building the Foundation for Immersive Experiences with anitya

This is the second article in our series breaking down the recent workshop with Vitor Milagres. In the first session, we explored the basics of getting started with anitya, a powerful low-code XR development tool. Now, we’re diving into the heart of any great immersive experience—storytelling and research.

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Session 1: Getting Started with anitya—Immersive Learning to Create Immersive Experiences

This is the first in a series of articles where we break down the content from our recent workshop with Vitor Milagres. Across four sessions, we explored how to use anitya to craft engaging and dynamic immersive experiences. In this first one, we dive into the essentials of getting started with anitya, laying the groundwork for everything you need to begin your journey in XR development.

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Our Take on Immersive Learning: A Recap of Our anitya Workshop with Vitor Milagres

Curious about how to create stunning immersive experiences with anitya? Our recent workshop with one of anitya’s world-building expert Vitor Milagres showed just how accessible and powerful this AR/VR development tool can be. Let’s dive into the highlights so if you missed it, you know exactly where you can jump in.

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5 Powerful Ways Immersive Technologies Are Transforming E-Commerce

It’s a contemporary mantra: when people are searching for something new, they’re not just looking for a transaction—they’re seeking an experience that offers something richer, something more memorable.

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Reimagining Architecture: How Immersive Technologies are Shaping Sustainable Design

Immersive technologies like VR, AR, and BIM are revolutionising sustainable architecture by enabling architects to incorporate eco-friendly principles from the very beginning. As technology evolves, platforms like anitya continue to adapt and advance, supporting architects in designing more sustainable and innovative buildings.

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Building an Immersive World: Elevate Your Brand and Captivate Your Audience

Creating immersive experiences is a cutting-edge strategy that goes beyond surface-level engagement to create meaningful, memorable experiences.

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Exploring anitya: Key Takeaways from Our World-Building Workshop with Vitor

Our first live workshop on anitya, led by Vitor—one of our top world-builders and 3D design experts—was a deep dive into the world of immersive virtual environments. If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry! Here’s a summary of what we covered and how anitya can help you bring your virtual worlds to life.

Interviews

“Who Wouldn’t Like To Have Their Own World?”

Vitor Milagres' journey into the world of 3D design and world-building began in 2017. During this time, he discovered a passion for 3D design, which quickly evolved into a career. Meet Vitor Milagres, anitya's Brand Ambassador.

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Interview with Ariel Manzur

Delve into the world of game-changing insights with our CTO Ariel Manzur, co-founder of Godot Engine, as anitya uncovers the secrets behind the power of open-source tools in creating extraordinary immersive experiences.

Institutional

Anitya: Your Low-Code Builder for Effortless Creation of Immersive 3D Experiences

You may be wondering why you should start using anitya. Today, we want to give you a glance at why anitya is so unique and how it can leverage your projects.

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How Can Spatial Computing Transform Your Retail Space?

Spatial computing integrates AI, computer vision, AR, and VR to blend virtual experiences with the physical world. Many experts believe it has the potential to impact society in a way similar to how smartphones revolutionised the early 2000s.

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Don't Just Teach, Transport: VR's Immersive Impact on Education and Training

Virtual reality (VR) is no longer the stuff of science fiction; it's now a powerful tool transforming education and training. From extending the classrooms to outer space or providing realistic scenarios for training, VR offers immersive experiences that engage learners like never before.

Institutional

anitya and Lenovo Partner to Bring AR and VR Technologies to the Corporate Market

With disruptive technology based on the Godot Engine, anitya enables the creation of lightweight applications that can be rendered directly in the browser or any Virtual Reality device, ensuring greater interoperability.

Institutional

What are the Technological Advantages of anitya Over Other Platforms in the Market?

For us to guide you through our technical advantages, we have tested anitya on the latest Lenovo VRX device and created the same experience on Unity - here are the impressive results.