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IIIM’s Spinoff, Aldin Dynamics, Working on a Gear VR Title

PastedGraphic-4It has been confirmed that Aldin Dynamics is among an exclusive number of developers already creating software for Samsung’s new Gear VR smartphone-powered virtual reality headset, a product that was only announced last Thursday, September 5th. The announcement caused quite a stir in the VR world since it was revealed that Oculus and Samsung are collaborating on the product.  Continue reading IIIM’s Spinoff, Aldin Dynamics, Working on a Gear VR Title

IIIM Spin-off Aldin Dynamics Covered by The Guardian

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The Guardian published a feature article yesterday on virtual reality and the upcoming Oculus Rift VR headset. IIIM spin-off Aldin Dynamics is interviewed regarding their VR development and collaborative research with IIIM.

With the introduction of Oculus Rift, consumers finally have the chance to immerse themselves in virtual worlds on an entirely level that has been impossible to achieve with 2D computer monitors.  Continue reading IIIM Spin-off Aldin Dynamics Covered by The Guardian

IIIM at Vísindavaka (Researchers’ Night) on Friday, September 27

visindavaka-2013It is our pleasure to invite you to visit us during the annual Vísindavaka on September 27, 2013. This year’s event, hosted by Rannís, will be held at Háskólabíó from 5 – 10 pm.

IIIM has been participating in this exciting event since 2010. This year we will have an interactive technology on site. One of our projects – LivingShadows – will be presented at our booth in Háskólabíó as an interactive display so that visitors can get a feel for the larger-scale setup of the project that we have at Reykjavík University. Continue reading IIIM at Vísindavaka (Researchers’ Night) on Friday, September 27

Rise of AI in Iceland: H+ Magazine Interview with the Thorisson Brothers who Helped Make it Happen

Recently, h+ Magazine published an article by Ben Goertzel titled “Land of Fire, Ice and Thinking Machines: The Recent Rise of AI in Iceland, and an Interview with the Thorisson Brothers who Helped Make it Happen”. In the article the author reviews the recent history of AI in Iceland and presents an interview with Kristinn R. Thórisson and Hrafn Thorri Thórisson. In this interview they go into some detail on their own backgrounds and ideas, as well as the rise of Icelandic AI. This article makes an interesting read for both those who are curious about AI and the connoisseurs of the field.  Continue reading Rise of AI in Iceland: H+ Magazine Interview with the Thorisson Brothers who Helped Make it Happen