HCILAB & EpirusXRCenter at the 10th Panhellenic Exhibition of Arta

The participation of the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory (HCILab) and the Model Centre for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality of Epirus Region (CEEPI) of the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications (DIT) of the University of Ioannina in the Panhellenic Exhibition of Arta was completed with great success, offering the public a unique opportunity to get to know the cutting edge of technological innovation.

During the exhibition, visitors came into direct contact with a range of innovative technologies incorporating Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). Through interactive presentations, the audience was able to explore virtual environments and interact with digital objects in real time, living an immersive experience that goes beyond the boundaries of everyday reality. These technologies offered the audience the opportunity to experience how virtual and physical worlds can merge into a single environment.

In addition, visitors had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in robotics and feedback technologies, where applications that combine human-machine interaction with the sense of touch and other natural senses, such as vision, were presented. These technologies, which have wide applications in areas such as education, health and industry, offered the audience the opportunity to understand how modern technology can improve our daily lives by redefining the possibilities of human perception and interaction.

Another of the exhibits were the "Metahumans", digital entities incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) that offered the audience a unique interaction experience. The "Metahumans" were a major point of interest, as visitors were able to interact with them and experience the experience of interacting with machines that have the ability to "learn" and "adapt" based on human behavior. This experience gave the audience a glimpse into the future of technology and the symbiosis of humans and artificial entities.

During the Exhibition, the Head of the Laboratory and Dean of the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Mr. Tzallas Alexandros, together with members of the CEEPI development team, gave interviews to the media.

ERT3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYI353Y79E&t=3s
ART TV: https://youtu.be/hR-D1r10BJg?si=CJ5xEK1knb6yBPzK
VISION AIR: https://youtu.be/e7pPF3HUE54?si=3dD7sDK1QnNgzTXB

The Mayor of Arta, Mr. Siafakas, the President of the Exhibition, Mr. Kefis, the Vice Mayor of Administrative Services & Sports, Mr. Giotis, the Vice Mayor of Social Care - Volunteering - Social Structures & KDAP / KDAP-MEA, Ms. Tsola and members of the Municipality visited the stand and tested the applications.

We would like to express our warmest gratitude to all those who visited the stand and showed interest in the innovative technologies presented.