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	'''Budget or Investment Priorities:''' R&D-driven (no disclosed total budget; supported through national and EU contributions).		'''Budget or Investment Priorities:''' R&D-driven (no disclosed total budget; supported through national and EU contributions).

	'''Policy References:''' [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/695/oj/eng Horizon Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/digital-europe-programme-2021-2027.html Digital Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act]~~, and~~ [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52021DC0573 New European Bauhaus] (cultural applications).		'''Policy References:'''

			* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/695/oj/eng Horizon Europe];
			* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/digital-europe-programme-2021-2027.html Digital Europe];
			* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act];
			* [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52021DC0573 New European Bauhaus] (cultural applications).

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	=== Basic Identification ===		=== Basic Identification ===
			'''Initiative / Partnership Name:''' [https://xr-interaction.com/ XR-INTERACTION] – Research Alliance for Extended Reality

	* '''Initiative / Partnership Name:''' [https://xr-interaction.com/ XR-INTERACTION] – Research Alliance for Extended Reality		'''Full SRIDA Title & Version:''' ''[https://xr-interaction.com/roadmap/ XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)]''
	* '''Full SRIDA Title & Version:''' ''[https://xr-interaction.com/roadmap/ XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)]''
	* '''Publication / Last Update Date:''' October 2025		'''Publication / Last Update Date:''' October 2025
	* '''Governing Body / Association:''' Innovation Network XR-INTERACTION, coordinated by Chemnitz University of Technology.
	* '''Type:''' Research and Innovation Network (national–European hybrid initiative).		'''Governing Body / Association:''' Innovation Network XR-INTERACTION, coordinated by Chemnitz University of Technology.
	* '''Website / Source:''' [https://xr-interaction.com/ https://xr-interaction.com]
			'''Type:''' Research and Innovation Network (national–European hybrid initiative).

			'''Website / Source:''' [https://xr-interaction.com/ https://xr-interaction.com]

	=== Strategic Orientation ===		=== Strategic Orientation ===
			'''Vision Statement:'''
	* '''Vision Statement:'''

	To implement cross-partner research and development on innovative technologies and applications of Extended Reality (XR) for '''social and cultural domains''', driving next-generation immersive interaction ecosystems .		To implement cross-partner research and development on innovative technologies and applications of Extended Reality (XR) for '''social and cultural domains''', driving next-generation immersive interaction ecosystems .

	* '''Core Mission / Objectives:'''		'''Core Mission / Objectives:'''
	** Integrate XR technologies into societal and cultural applications.		* Integrate XR technologies into societal and cultural applications.
	** Create scalable, real-time, multi-user XR systems through interdisciplinary research.		* Create scalable, real-time, multi-user XR systems through interdisciplinary research.
	** Combine advances in visual, auditory, and interactive modalities for holistic user experiences.		* Combine advances in visual, auditory, and interactive modalities for holistic user experiences.
	** Establish a bridge between '''academic research''' and '''industrial application'''.		* Establish a bridge between '''academic research''' and '''industrial application'''.
	* '''Strategic Pillars / Focus Areas:'''		'''Strategic Pillars / Focus Areas:'''
	*# '''Basic Technologies:''' Visual streaming, 360° sound, AI-driven meshing and rendering, motion capturing, and photogrammetry.		# '''Basic Technologies:''' Visual streaming, 360° sound, AI-driven meshing and rendering, motion capturing, and photogrammetry.
	*# '''Infrastructure Technologies:''' Data transmission, processing, and distributed system performance.		# '''Infrastructure Technologies:''' Data transmission, processing, and distributed system performance.
	*# '''Application Domains:''' Education, mobility, cultural heritage, and retail environments.		# '''Application Domains:''' Education, mobility, cultural heritage, and retail environments.
			'''Expected Outcomes / KPIs:'''
	* '''Expected Outcomes / KPIs:'''		* Demonstration of scalable multi-user XR platforms.
	** Demonstration of scalable multi-user XR platforms.		* Integration of XR systems with AI and sensor data.
	** Integration of XR systems with AI and sensor data.		* Prototypes for real-time immersive collaboration tools.
	** Prototypes for real-time immersive collaboration tools.		* Growth of the partner ecosystem (academic–industrial).
	** Growth of the partner ecosystem (academic–industrial).		'''Policy Alignment:'''
	* '''Policy Alignment:'''		* [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space)]
	** [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space)]		* [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme Digital Europe Programme]
	** [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme Digital Europe Programme]		* [https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/index_en New European Bauhaus] (through cultural XR applications)
	** [https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/index_en New European Bauhaus] (through cultural XR applications)		* Alignment with EU [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act] (trust and safety in interactive AI systems)
	** Alignment with EU [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act] (trust and safety in interactive AI systems)

	=== Technological and Thematic Priorities ===		=== Technological and Thematic Priorities ===
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	* '''Mobility and Navigation:''' XR-based urban and transport simulations.		* '''Mobility and Navigation:''' XR-based urban and transport simulations.
	* '''Retail and Consumer Spaces:''' Experiential commerce and mixed-reality product interaction.		* '''Retail and Consumer Spaces:''' Experiential commerce and mixed-reality product interaction.
	* '''Cross-cutting Topics:'''		'''Cross-cutting Topics:'''
	** Real-time rendering and data transmission.		* Real-time rendering and data transmission.
	** AI integration across the XR pipeline.		* AI integration across the XR pipeline.
	** Ethical and sustainable design.		* Ethical and sustainable design.
	** Accessibility and inclusion in immersive experiences.		* Accessibility and inclusion in immersive experiences.
	* '''Synergies:'''		'''Synergies:'''

	~~With~~ [https://nem-initiative.org/ NEM] (media innovation), [https://www.photonics21.org/ Photonics21] (sensing and display technologies), [https://smart-networks.europa.eu/ SNS] (low-latency networks)~~, and~~ [https://eit-culture-creativity.eu/ EIT Culture & Creativity] (application domains).		* [https://nem-initiative.org/ NEM] (media innovation);
			* [https://www.photonics21.org/ Photonics21] (sensing and display technologies);
			* [https://smart-networks.europa.eu/ SNS] (low-latency networks);
			* [https://eit-culture-creativity.eu/ EIT Culture & Creativity] (application domains).

	=== Governance & Ecosystem ===		=== Governance & Ecosystem ===
			'''Leading Organisations / Associations:''' Chemnitz University of Technology (coordinator) with multiple European R&D and industrial partners.

	* '''~~Leading Organisations / Associations~~:'''		'''Stakeholder Groups:''' Academia, creative industries, XR technology providers, AI developers, cultural institutions, and SMEs.

	~~Chemnitz University of Technology (coordinator) with multiple European R&D~~ and ~~industrial partners~~.		'''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
			* Open research and development network.
			* Collaborative projects among industry and academic labs.
			* Joint dissemination through conferences and demonstrators.

	* '''Stakeholder Groups:'''

	~~Academia, creative industries, XR technology providers, AI developers, cultural institutions, and SMEs.~~

	* '''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
	** Open research and development network.
	** Collaborative projects among industry and academic labs.
	** Joint dissemination through conferences and demonstrators.
	* '''Update Frequency:''' Continuous roadmap update tied to partner project cycles (annual review).		* '''Update Frequency:''' Continuous roadmap update tied to partner project cycles (annual review).
	* '''Contact / Participation Info:''' Available via coordinator at <nowiki>https://xr-interaction.com/coordinator</nowiki>.		* '''Contact / Participation Info:''' Available via coordinator at <nowiki>https://xr-interaction.com/coordinator</nowiki>.
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	=== SRIDA Document Metadata ===		=== SRIDA Document Metadata ===
			'''Keywords / Tags:''' XR, AI, photogrammetry, volumetric video, motion capture, real-time rendering, multi-user systems, social XR.

			'''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space) and Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society).

			'''TRL Range:''' 3–7 (experimental to demonstrator level).

			'''Budget or Investment Priorities:''' R&D-driven (no disclosed total budget; supported through national and EU contributions).

	* '''Keywords / Tags:''' XR, AI, photogrammetry, volumetric video, motion capture, real-time rendering, multi-user systems, social XR.		'''Policy References:''' [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/695/oj/eng Horizon Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/digital-europe-programme-2021-2027.html Digital Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act], and [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52021DC0573 New European Bauhaus] (cultural applications).
	* '''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space) and Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society).
	* '''TRL Range:''' 3–7 (experimental to demonstrator level).
	* '''Budget or Investment Priorities:''' R&D-driven (no disclosed total budget; supported through national and EU contributions).
	* '''Policy References:''' [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/695/oj/eng Horizon Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/digital-europe-programme-2021-2027.html Digital Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act], and [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52021DC0573 New European Bauhaus] (cultural applications).

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	== XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025) ==		== XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025) ==

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	== XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025) ==		== XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025) ==
	The ''XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)'' sets out a coherent vision for '''technological, infrastructural, and application-driven research''' in Extended Reality. It aims to build integrated implementation chains—from sensing and recording through processing and interaction—to support real-time, multi-user XR applications.		The ''[https://xr-interaction.com/roadmap/ XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)]'' sets out a coherent vision for '''technological, infrastructural, and application-driven research''' in Extended Reality. It aims to build integrated implementation chains—from sensing and recording through processing and interaction—to support real-time, multi-user XR applications.

	For '''OPENVERSE''', XR-INTERACTION represents a '''technological cornerstone''': it provides foundational R&D for immersive systems that can be federated across Europe’s XR ecosystem. Its focus on social, cultural, and educational applications offers a natural entry point for OPENVERSE’s orchestration and standardisation efforts in the virtual worlds domain.		For '''OPENVERSE''', [https://xr-interaction.com/ XR-INTERACTION] represents a '''technological cornerstone''': it provides foundational R&D for immersive systems that can be federated across Europe’s XR ecosystem. Its focus on social, cultural, and educational applications offers a natural entry point for OPENVERSE’s orchestration and standardisation efforts in the virtual worlds domain.

	=== Basic Identification ===		=== Basic Identification ===

	* '''Initiative / Partnership Name:''' XR-INTERACTION – Research Alliance for Extended Reality		* '''Initiative / Partnership Name:''' [https://xr-interaction.com/ XR-INTERACTION] – Research Alliance for Extended Reality
	* '''Full SRIDA Title & Version:''' ''XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)''		* '''Full SRIDA Title & Version:''' ''[https://xr-interaction.com/roadmap/ XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)]''
	* '''Publication / Last Update Date:''' October 2025		* '''Publication / Last Update Date:''' October 2025
	* '''Governing Body / Association:''' Innovation Network XR-INTERACTION, coordinated by Chemnitz University of Technology.		* '''Governing Body / Association:''' Innovation Network XR-INTERACTION, coordinated by Chemnitz University of Technology.
	* '''Type:''' Research and Innovation Network (national–European hybrid initiative).		* '''Type:''' Research and Innovation Network (national–European hybrid initiative).
	* '''Website / Source:''' ~~<nowiki>~~https://xr-interaction.com</~~nowiki>~~		* '''Website / Source:''' [https://xr-interaction.com/ https://xr-interaction.com]

	=== Strategic Orientation ===		=== Strategic Orientation ===
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	** Growth of the partner ecosystem (academic–industrial).		** Growth of the partner ecosystem (academic–industrial).
	* '''Policy Alignment:'''		* '''Policy Alignment:'''
	** Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space).		** [https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe/cluster-4-digital-industry-and-space_en Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space)]
	** Digital Europe Programme ~~(Digital Skills & Advanced Digital Technologies).~~		** [https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/activities/digital-programme Digital Europe Programme]
	** New European Bauhaus (through cultural XR applications).		** [https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/index_en New European Bauhaus] (through cultural XR applications)
	** Alignment with EU AI Act (trust and safety in interactive AI systems).		** Alignment with EU [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act] (trust and safety in interactive AI systems)

	=== Technological and Thematic Priorities ===		=== Technological and Thematic Priorities ===
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	* '''Synergies:'''		* '''Synergies:'''

	With NEM (media innovation), Photonics21 (sensing and display technologies), SNS (low-latency networks), and EIT Culture & Creativity (application domains).		With [https://nem-initiative.org/ NEM] (media innovation), [https://www.photonics21.org/ Photonics21] (sensing and display technologies), [https://smart-networks.europa.eu/ SNS] (low-latency networks), and [https://eit-culture-creativity.eu/ EIT Culture & Creativity] (application domains).

	=== Governance & Ecosystem ===		=== Governance & Ecosystem ===
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	* '''TRL Range:''' 3–7 (experimental to demonstrator level).		* '''TRL Range:''' 3–7 (experimental to demonstrator level).
	* '''Budget or Investment Priorities:''' R&D-driven (no disclosed total budget; supported through national and EU contributions).		* '''Budget or Investment Priorities:''' R&D-driven (no disclosed total budget; supported through national and EU contributions).
	* '''Policy References:''' Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, AI Act, and ~~NEB~~ (cultural applications).		* '''Policy References:''' [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/695/oj/eng Horizon Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/EN/legal-content/summary/digital-europe-programme-2021-2027.html Digital Europe], [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng Artificial Intelligence Act], and [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52021DC0573 New European Bauhaus] (cultural applications).

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<blockquote>'''AI Acknowledgement''' The content has been provided by the Project Partner BDVA. The contend has been summarised using AI technologies, and validated by a human author.</blockquote>

== XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025) ==
The ''XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)'' sets out a coherent vision for '''technological, infrastructural, and application-driven research''' in Extended Reality. It aims to build integrated implementation chains—from sensing and recording through processing and interaction—to support real-time, multi-user XR applications.

For '''OPENVERSE''', XR-INTERACTION represents a '''technological cornerstone''': it provides foundational R&D for immersive systems that can be federated across Europe’s XR ecosystem. Its focus on social, cultural, and educational applications offers a natural entry point for OPENVERSE’s orchestration and standardisation efforts in the virtual worlds domain.

=== Basic Identification ===

* '''Initiative / Partnership Name:''' XR-INTERACTION – Research Alliance for Extended Reality
* '''Full SRIDA Title & Version:''' ''XR-INTERACTION Roadmap (2025)''
* '''Publication / Last Update Date:''' October 2025
* '''Governing Body / Association:''' Innovation Network XR-INTERACTION, coordinated by Chemnitz University of Technology.
* '''Type:''' Research and Innovation Network (national–European hybrid initiative).
* '''Website / Source:''' <nowiki>https://xr-interaction.com</nowiki>

=== Strategic Orientation ===

* '''Vision Statement:'''

To implement cross-partner research and development on innovative technologies and applications of Extended Reality (XR) for '''social and cultural domains''', driving next-generation immersive interaction ecosystems .

* '''Core Mission / Objectives:'''
** Integrate XR technologies into societal and cultural applications.
** Create scalable, real-time, multi-user XR systems through interdisciplinary research.
** Combine advances in visual, auditory, and interactive modalities for holistic user experiences.
** Establish a bridge between '''academic research''' and '''industrial application'''.
* '''Strategic Pillars / Focus Areas:'''
*# '''Basic Technologies:''' Visual streaming, 360° sound, AI-driven meshing and rendering, motion capturing, and photogrammetry.
*# '''Infrastructure Technologies:''' Data transmission, processing, and distributed system performance.
*# '''Application Domains:''' Education, mobility, cultural heritage, and retail environments.

* '''Expected Outcomes / KPIs:'''
** Demonstration of scalable multi-user XR platforms.
** Integration of XR systems with AI and sensor data.
** Prototypes for real-time immersive collaboration tools.
** Growth of the partner ecosystem (academic–industrial).
* '''Policy Alignment:'''
** Horizon Europe Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space).
** Digital Europe Programme (Digital Skills & Advanced Digital Technologies).
** New European Bauhaus (through cultural XR applications).
** Alignment with EU AI Act (trust and safety in interactive AI systems).

=== Technological and Thematic Priorities ===
'''A. Basic Technologies (as shown in diagram on page 2)'''

* '''Sound:''' 360° spatial sound and binaural systems.
* '''Visual Streaming:''' 360° stereoscopic and volumetric video.
* '''Algorithm / AI:''' Meshing, shading, clipping, and culling.
* '''Motion Capturing:''' Markerless and inertial-based tracking.
* '''Objects and Rooms:''' Modelling, configuration, and photogrammetry .

'''B. Infrastructure Technologies'''

* '''Transmission and Processing:''' High-performance pipelines for data handling.
* '''Scalability:''' Distributed systems supporting multi-user environments.
* '''Performance Optimisation:''' Synchronisation of visual and auditory streams with low latency.

'''C. Applications'''

* '''Social Interaction and Collaboration:''' Real-time co-presence and multi-user engagement.
* '''Cultural Heritage and Education:''' Immersive reconstructions, remote learning environments.
* '''Mobility and Navigation:''' XR-based urban and transport simulations.
* '''Retail and Consumer Spaces:''' Experiential commerce and mixed-reality product interaction.
* '''Cross-cutting Topics:'''
** Real-time rendering and data transmission.
** AI integration across the XR pipeline.
** Ethical and sustainable design.
** Accessibility and inclusion in immersive experiences.
* '''Synergies:'''

With NEM (media innovation), Photonics21 (sensing and display technologies), SNS (low-latency networks), and EIT Culture & Creativity (application domains).

=== Governance & Ecosystem ===

* '''Leading Organisations / Associations:'''

Chemnitz University of Technology (coordinator) with multiple European R&D and industrial partners.

* '''Stakeholder Groups:'''

Academia, creative industries, XR technology providers, AI developers, cultural institutions, and SMEs.

* '''Engagement Mechanisms:'''
** Open research and development network.
** Collaborative projects among industry and academic labs.
** Joint dissemination through conferences and demonstrators.
* '''Update Frequency:''' Continuous roadmap update tied to partner project cycles (annual review).
* '''Contact / Participation Info:''' Available via coordinator at <nowiki>https://xr-interaction.com/coordinator</nowiki>.

=== Alignment with Virtual Worlds ===
'''Relevance to Virtual Worlds Domains:'''

The XR-INTERACTION network offers a '''complete XR technology chain''' — from acquisition (sensing and recording) to distribution and interaction — directly matching OPENVERSE’s goal of federating European immersive ecosystems.

'''Key Alignment Points:'''

* '''Technological Depth:''' Provides foundational research for real-time, distributed XR experiences.
* '''Interoperability:''' Encourages open, modular integration of technologies across domains.
* '''Human-Centric Design:''' Focus on social and cultural use cases complements OPENVERSE’s emphasis on societal relevance.

=== SRIDA Document Metadata ===

* '''Keywords / Tags:''' XR, AI, photogrammetry, volumetric video, motion capture, real-time rendering, multi-user systems, social XR.
* '''Referenced Horizon Europe Clusters:''' Cluster 4 (Digital, Industry & Space) and Cluster 2 (Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Society).
* '''TRL Range:''' 3–7 (experimental to demonstrator level).
* '''Budget or Investment Priorities:''' R&D-driven (no disclosed total budget; supported through national and EU contributions).
* '''Policy References:''' Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, AI Act, and NEB (cultural applications).