Reality Capture Network and The VR/AR Association Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Innovation and Education in the Built Environment

Reality Capture Network (RCN) and The VR/AR Association (VRARA) are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at aligning efforts to expand community engagement, raise awareness of innovative technologies, and enhance educational initiatives in the built environment industries.

Reality Capture Network (RCN) is dedicated to inspiring, informing, and empowering individuals and businesses in the built environment industries. Our multi-faceted approach includes podcasts, industry conferences, webinars, and educational content aimed at fostering innovation and driving industry growth. By building a global community of stakeholders, including professional technologists and end owners, we strive to bridge the gap between industry demands and technical capabilities, ensuring that participants become exceptionally knowledgeable about the existing technologies and how they can integrate them into their industry. We focus on a comprehensive ecosystem of technologies, including Laser Scanning, LiDAR, Drones, Photogrammetry, BIM, Digital Twins, AR/VR, Artificial Intelligence, and more. Our goal is to demonstrate how these technologies work together to transform the way companies operate, enhancing efficiency, safety, and overall project success.

“We are thrilled to partner with VRARA to align our communities and enhance our educational outreach. This partnership represents a powerful opportunity to expand awareness of the technologies that are revolutionizing the built environment,” Matthew Byrd, CEO of Reality Capture Network.

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international organization that fosters collaboration between providers and users of Extended Reality (XR), Mixed Reality, Spatial Computing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. VRARA accelerates growth, promotes research and education, develops industry best practices, and connects member organizations. The association plays a pivotal role in advancing the adoption and integration of these emerging technologies across various industries.

“This collaboration with RCN allows us to deepen our impact by connecting more professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to innovate and succeed in the built environment,” said John Cunningham, COO of The VR/AR Association.

This partnership is designed to create alignment between RCN and VRARA’s expansive communities, leveraging their combined strengths to broaden awareness of technological advancements and further enhance educational efforts and community collaboration. Together, RCN and VRARA will work to promote the adoption of cutting-edge technologies within the built environment, providing resources and platforms that facilitate learning, collaboration, and innovation.

About Reality Capture Network (RCN) Reality Capture Network (RCN) is a platform dedicated to inspiring, informing, and empowering professionals in the built environment industries. RCN focuses on a comprehensive ecosystem of technologies, fostering innovation and driving industry growth through education and community building. Learn more about RCN at https://realitycapturenetwork.com/

About The VR/AR Association (VRARA) The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international organization that fosters collaboration between XR, Mixed Reality, Spatial Computing, and AI solution providers and end-users. VRARA is committed to accelerating growth, fostering research, and connecting organizations to promote best practices and technological adoption. Learn more about VRARA at https://www.thevrara.com/