Shaping the future with modern technologies

About Us

XR Institute s.r.o. (Extended Reality Institute) is a R&D organisation which is since 2019 focused on applied research, industrial research and experimental development in the latest technological area.

The main focus is on the areas of virtual and augmented reality and ergonomics. Our activity mainly covers the industrial production sector, however, we also operate in the areas of logistics, administration, healthcare, education and security forces.

Our commercial services include: Development of custom software applications and information systems. Consulting and analysis in the field of industrial engineering and optimization of industrial production. Process optimization and standardization. Product testing.

Our Goal

We implement our activities in order to increase the quality of life and overall health of the population. Our goal is to increase the intensity, quality and speed of dissemination of innovations and technology transfer into the economic practice of our region, with an emphasis on progressive (high-tech) technologies.

Our Story

We started as a successful startup of the University of West Bohemia. Our enthusiasm and perseverance have put us in the position of number one in the field of ergonomics and virtual reality in the Czech Republic, with the ambition to become the bearer of innovative solutions at the international level.

Our milestones

2021

Transferring the company's main focus to scientific research
Framework agreement on cooperation with the University of Žilina

2020

Framework agreement on cooperation with the Czech Ergonomic Society
Placement in the TOP 3 in the BEST Innovator competition

2019

The beginning of the implementation of scientific research projects
Obtaining the status of an authorized ergonomic laboratory from the State Health Institute
Framework agreement on cooperation with the Occupational Safety Research Institute

2017

Extension of activities to the field of ergonomics and virtual reality
First projects in the field of ergonomics and virtual reality

2016

Company foundation
Acquiring the first customers in the area of production optimization and logistics

Research infrastructure

Laboratory of ergonomics

Our ergonomics and occupational health protection laboratory is certified by the State Health Institute. With the use of the latest modern technologies, we take research in ergonomics to a new level.

Virtual and Augmented Reality Laboratory

In our virtual and augmented reality laboratory, we have at our disposal a number of technical devices that help us to develop and test applications corresponding to the latest trends. Software support is also an integral part.

Realized projects

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BrAIn - BRinging Artificial INtelligence towards SMEs - DRP0200025

The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the increase of the competitiveness of Danube regional SMEs by familiarizing them with the relevance and potential of artificial intelligence (AI).

Digitalization of the rehabilitation care in children with motor disorders based on augmented reality - TQ01000031

The aim of the project is to create a digital system for cognitive-oriented rehabilitation of the central neuromuscular diseases (CND) with the use of augmented reality (AR) technology in children.

Development of a software platform for remote application management in virtual reality - FX04030040_3287

The project goal is to develop a software platform for remote management of virtual reality applications and headsets.

Innovative system of virtual reality and simulated model cases of security character facilitating training and treatment of police officers in risky situations - VK01020196

The project is focused on creating a structured system in the field of training and reactions in risk situations involving members of the Police using virtual reality and will be divided into 2 modules which simulates real situations of Police.

Training of Rescue System in Virtual Reality - FX02030032

The goal of the project is the development of VR applications for education and training of the integrated rescue system members.

OSH in virtual reality - 11-S4-2021-VUBP

The main goal of the project is to streamline the education of healthcare workers in the field of health and safety using virtual reality. The project creates a number of educational software applications in specific areas of health care and partially also in the area of social services.

R&D outputs

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Research reports

Overview of research and summary research reports from implemented projects.

Software

Annotation of developed software and free downloadable software.

Publications and research articles

Publications and scientific articles realized by members of our team.

Other outputs

Conferences, workshops, audio video outputs, posters and other outputs.