Students develop impactful XR solutions during international innovation challenge
Eleven students from the Emerging Tech Minor at Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam recently joined students from Designskolen Kolding in Denmark for a three-day XR Future Lab challenge. In just 72 hours, they developed three innovative prototypes centred on the future use of smart glasses.
The challenge was provided by Khora Virtual Reality, one of Europe's leading XR studios. Students worked on a real-life brief: how can smart glasses support everyday life while taking social aspects into account? Many participants were using XR technology for the first time and presented their concepts to a professional jury at the end of the event.
The teams created three promising prototypes. InspectAR uses smart glasses to reveal building information such as materials, climate risks and sustainability data in real time. HAZE supports people who experience sensory overload by softening light, reducing noise and guiding breathing exercises. Garment Scan helps shoppers make more sustainable choices by showing the environmental impact of clothing and suggesting better alternatives.
Students from different educational backgrounds and countries worked closely together throughout the challenge. The collaboration reflects Inholland's ambition to connect technology, creativity and social impact while preparing students to tackle real-world challenges. The event demonstrated how international and multidisciplinary teamwork enables students to explore emerging technologies and apply them to meaningful societal issues.
Shant Bayramian, Lecturer, Researcher and Director of the Emerging Tech Lab and Minor: "This event demonstrates the significant contribution of Inholland University of Applied Sciences, its students, lecturers, and industry partners to the development of emerging technologies such as smart glasses on both the European and international stage."