Sharespace.EU

The Open Call for Artists 2024 for SHARESPACE is officially closed! A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible artists who showed interest and submitted their applications. 🙏 We are thrilled to share that we received over 70 completed applications from talented creatives around the world. 🌍💡 Your passionate and creative submitted projects inspire us. The review process has now begun and will take place over multiple rounds to ensure each project receives thoughtful consideration. We’re looking forward to announcing the chosen project at the end of January 2024! Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of the SHARESPACE community. In the meantime, we wish everyone lovely holidays and a great start into the new year 💫 #OpenCall #Artists2024 #SHARESPACE #Creativity #ArtCommunity

🌟 SHARESPACE at EuroXR 2024🌟 From November 27 to 29, the historic city of Athens hosted EuroXR 2024, Europe’s premier conference for XR innovation. The event brought together researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore the transformative potential of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. We’re thrilled to share that SHARESPACE was one of the innovative projects showcased this year! 🎉 Our team engaged attendees in discussions about: ✨ Social Hybrid Spaces (SHS): Environments where humans and avatars collaborate seamlessly. ✨ Good Enough Ethics: Ensuring technology is developed responsibly and inclusively. ✨ Our cutting-edge approaches to synchronization and amplification in XR. Throughout the conference we engaged in pitch and poster sessions that sparked thought-provoking conversations about hybrid collaboration, hosted an insightful Science & Technology presentation that dove into SHARESPACE’s technical innovations, and we shared our vision for the Future of XR during a panel discussion, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. As one of Horizon Europe’s leading projects, SHARESPACE is honored to play a key role in Europe’s XR ecosystem. Together, we’re reimagining human interaction in hybrid realities. Stay tuned as we continue to shape the future of XR collaboration! 🚀 #EuroXR2024 #SHARESPACE #XRInnovation #HybridCollaboration #HorizonEurope #VR #AR #MR

🤩 Proud to have contributed to showcasing EU innovation at #EuroXR2024! 📸 In the pic, our Project Coordinator, Alain Pagani, next to the colleagues representing the other 9 EU initiatives participating in today's Pitches Session: THEIA-XR (Martijn Rooker), SUNxr.he (Giuseppe Amato), DIDYMOS-XR Project (Konstantinos Moustakas), Sharespace.EU (Michael Lorenz), Luminous (Muhammad Zeshan Afzal), Alliance4XR, PAX, Metaverse Academy Project, and Digital Twin Project. Stay tuned for highlights on the EuroXR website: https://lnkd.in/epjrBJtr #CORTEX2events | EuroXR | Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) | TTControl | University of Patras | Istituto di scienza e tecnologie dell'informazione "A. Faedo" (Cnr-Isti) | Frauke Matz Karoline Wirbatz University of Münster | Stefano Antona Apro Formazione

***Personhood should at present only be applied to humans and (some) non-human animals.*** I presented our short paper called “The Unfaithful Copy: Performed AI Personhood in Mixed Reality Platforms” (2,500 words, a.k.a., an extended abstract for the Conference Proceedings) plus poster yesterday at the ongoing EuroXR 2024 (European Association for eXtended Reality) in Athens, Greece (I am first author). Here’s a video — I was too short for the podium! 😂. And the transcript of what I actually said: “Our paper looks at how we define and assign personhood to six categories often claimed to exemplify personhood: humans, non-human animals, current AI, speculative extraterrestrials, fictional characters and groups acting as single entities such as corporations. Drawing upon evolutionary anthropology and other disciplines, we define personhood as either 1) being anatomically human or 2) for non-humans, showing high-cognition capacities such as those viewed here. Each group is assessed against these six criteria, and the conclusion is that only humans and some non-human animals qualify as persons. Our paper then applies these findings to mixed-reality environments, exploring the legal and social implications of so-called AI personhood/corporate personhood. We argue against extending personhood to current AI technologies. We moreover advocate for rigorous ethical scrutiny when defining and using AI in mixed-reality scenarios to keep the line clear between mimicry and personhood.” #sharespaceeu #EUprojects #euroxr2024 #euroxr #goodenoughethics #ethicsbydesign #virtualreality #vr #augmentedreality #ar #extendedreality #xr #mixedreality #kathleenbryson

SHARESPACE Consortium Meeting in Nicosia, Cyprus! On November 25th and 26th, the old city of Nicosia welcomed the SHARESPACE research consortium at the CYENS Centre of Excellence. Team members from all project partners came together to review progress and plan the next steps in this exciting journey. One of the key milestones discussed was the project’s transition from VR research to exploring augmented reality (AR). This marks an important next step, building on what we’ve learned so far. We also looked at ways to tackle challenges ahead and shared ideas on how to make the most of this new phase. The meeting included some demos of the latest developments in human-avatar collaboration. These innovations are being tested in the project’s proof-of-principle work and discussed for use in three real-world scenarios. Keep an eye on our website for updates and more news in the coming months. #SHARESPACE #VRtoAR #Innovation #Collaboration #Research

This Thursday, 28th November, at EuroXR DIDYMOS-XR will be highlighting its insights in special sessions with the groundbreaking #EU projects CORTEX2, THEIA-XR, SUNxr.he, Sharespace.EU and #LUMINOUS, and initiatives from the Alliance4XR ERASMUS+ project. Learn more and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ehqriPf3

Greetings from EuroXR 2024 in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 —the premier European event for Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)! EuroXR isn't just a great conference; it's the epicenter of innovation, collaboration, and the future of XR technology in Europe. It brings together visionaries, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how XR is shaping education, industry, and beyond. This year, the spotlight is on groundbreaking European projects that are driving XR innovation forward. Among the standout initiatives — THEIA-XR, CORTEX2, SUN-XR, DIDYMOS-XR, LUMINOUS — is our very own Sharespace.EU project, recognized as one of Europe’s most pioneering XR ventures. Join us as we showcase SHARESPACE: Wednesday, Nov 27: Pitch and poster sessions; Thursday, Nov 28: Science & Tech presentation ; Friday, Nov 29: Future of XR panel discussion. What’s Sharespace.EU all about? Imagine Social Hybrid Spaces (SHS) where humans and avatars collaborate seamlessly. Using advanced mobile sensors, revolutionary XR technology, innovative synchronization and amplification concepts, embodied in a #Good_Enough_Ethics approach, Sharespace.EU is creating immersive environments that redefine how we interact in hybrid realities. THEIA-XR CORTEX2 #SUN_XR DIDYMOS-XR Project #Luminous Sharespace.EU Julia Ayache Dr. Kathleen Bryson Jessica Sutherland #Kathleen_Richardson Didier Stricker Anne Bajart Anna Barry EuroMov Digital Health in Motion Université de Montpellier IMT Mines Alès

🎨 Exciting Update: Deadline Extended for the Open Call for Artists 2024! 🚀 Great news for all media artists and artist groups! The deadline for the Open Call for Artists 2024 has been extended. You now have until December 8, 2024 to submit your concepts. If you’re looking to create a multi-user XR artwork that bridges collaboration between humans and avatars, this is your chance to collaborate with SHARESPACE and Ars Electronica Futurelab. What’s in it for you? 🌟 Design and showcase your interactive hybrid art performance at Deep Space 8K in the Ars Electronica Center. 🌟 Use SHARESPACE technology for embodied interaction between people and Virtual Humans. 🌟 Secure 15,000 EUR to bring your vision to life. 🌟 Premiere your work at the Ars Electronica Festival 2025. 🔗 Key Details: New submission deadline: December 8, 2024. Focus: Multi-user experiences and remote participation across localities using avatars. 📄 Check out the Open Call details and submit your concept today: https://lnkd.in/dPTjTc2F Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge artistic collaboration—extend your creativity and make it happen! #ArsElectronica #SHARESPACE #OpenCall2024 #MediaArt #XRArt #InteractivePerformance #DeepSpace8K

🎨 Reminder: The Deadline for the Open Call for Artists 2024 is Almost Here! 🚀 Are you a media artist or part of an artist group looking for an incredible opportunity to create a multi-user XR artwork leveraging collaboration between humans and avatars? Don't miss your chance to collaborate with SHARESPACE and Ars Electronica Futurelab! This is your opportunity to: 🌟 Create your own interactive, hybrid art performance for Deep Space 8K at the Ars Electronica Center. 🌟 Leverage SHARESPACE technology for embodied interaction between people and Virtual Humans. 🌟 Receive 15,000 EUR to develop and realize your vision. 🌟 Showcase your artwork at the Ars Electronica Festival 2025. 🔗 Key Details: Submissions close on November 24, 2024. Focus on multi-user experiences and remote participation across localities using avatars. All the details are available in the call document (linked below). Don't wait—submit your concept now and let your creativity shine in this cutting-edge XR environment! 👉 Read the Open Call: https://lnkd.in/dPTjTc2F #ArsElectronica #SHARESPACE #OpenCall2024 #MediaArt #XRArt #InteractivePerformance #DeepSpace8K

💫 Opportunity for Media Artists! The EU funded project SHARESPACE is looking for a media artist or collective to create a cutting-edge artwork for Deep Space 8K at Ars Electronica. The goal is to develop an interactive art performance with virtual avatars and remote participation from various locations. SHARESPACE envisions future Social Hybrid Spaces (SHS)—shared by humans and avatars—using XR technology to enhance social interactions. The project aims to expand how we interact in virtual environments, with potential applications in health, learning, and entertainment. The selected artist will receive €15,000, and the work will be showcased at the Ars Electronica Festival 2025. 📅 Deadline: November 24, 2024 Check out the full open call. #MediaArt #SHARESPACE #ArsElectronica #XRArt #InteractivePerformance #ArtAndTech