The Openverse
connecting XR scholars globally
The Openverse’s mission is to promote innovation in the digitization of society and science while redefining the role of extended reality in our digital society and scientific pursuits.
The Openverse Initiative
The Openverse unites scholars interested in extended reality globally, facilitating academic workshops, research projects, and international collaborations. Our objective is to establish standardized data sharing protocols in extended reality (XR) research, enabling replicability and interoperability worldwide.
The Openverse is an interdisciplinary community since the potential of XR can be harnessed by many research fields, including but not limited to organizational behavior, psychology, sociology, marketing, and leadership.
Our focus extends beyond mere data sharing; it's about fostering a global community of researchers and practitioners dedicated to understanding human behavior. We're driven by a human-centric approach, and through collaboration, we aim to build a sustainable future of XR that enhances our lives professionally as well as personally.
Call to Action
Join the Openverse and unite with scholars globally and support the network of XR academics. Co-create meaningful experiences, drive innovation, and shape the future of work in a human-centered manner. Let's build a transformative open community, benefiting individuals and organizations worldwide.
Extended reality has sparked interest in researchers and practitioners over the last several years, yet interoperability and data sharing challenges persist. Our project aims to:
· Standardize Data Protocols: Create Open Research Data (ORD) standards.
· Share Virtual Assets: Make assets and data accessible.
· Global Collaboration: Foster a worldwide community for data sharing and co-creation.
Our goal: Enhance reusability, replicability, and human-centric XR research.
Partnerships within the Openverse
Recognizing that true innovation emerges from collaborative efforts, the Openverse is a hub for establishing meaningful partnerships with like-minded institutions from universities and beyond. Together, we are dedicated to shaping a human-centric future. Our network includes esteemed partners from various universities. These are our partners from academia:
We extend our appreciation to our strategic partners for their essential contributions in our collective effort to create and shape the Openverse:
We are especially grateful to Swissuniversities for their sponsorship, providing essential funding to help us build an international network of XR scholars with whom to collectively establish open data sharing protocols.
Contact us
Excited to join the Openverse Initiative? We can’t wait to hear from you! Please use the form below to share your ideas, comments, and suggestions.
If you prefer, you can reach out to us directly via email to Anand van Zelderen for any inquiries or collaboration opportunities. We’re here to assist you!