XRA

10/29/2025

XRA is thrilled to announce the release of a NEW chapter of the Developers Guide! 

The sixth chapter in the suite, “Designing for Youth Engagement and Wellbeing in Immersive Experiences,” builds out a set of design principles for immersive environments that take a proactive approach to building XR technology with teens’ wellbeing in mind. 

The chapter dives into youth-centered design features and offers real-world use cases for teens, from utilizing VR to reduce anxiety in medical situations to creating immersive field trip experiences.

Download at xra.org

06/26/2025

Online safety tools don’t just protect today’s youth, it elevates their experience, according to XRA’s survey of teens and XR. 💡

XRA’s new survey found that today’s teens prefer an immersive world with safeguards in place. In fact, 82% of teens ages 13 to 19 report greater excitement for XR experiences when they are aware of available moderation and privacy tools.

Access to moderation and privacy tools is a fundamental part of creating the safest online experience for teens. Research shows that teens who understand safety features are more enthusiastic about, and likely to stay active in, immersive environments.

Check out the full survey infographic at the link in our bio.

06/10/2025

from XRA: “The Next Generation’s Insights on Immersive Tech” – an interactive infographic summarizing key takeaways from XRA’s survey of teens and youth conducted last fall. ⬆️💡

XRA’s youth survey serves as an in-depth comparison of how teen attitudes and usage of XR have changed since its 2022 youth survey. XR adoption patterns vary, but one thing is clear: when given a deeper understanding of XR technology, teens express strong enthusiasm, with 76% excited about XR’s potential.

Check out the latest of XRA’s resources for youth adoption and safety in the metaverse: https://xra.org/research/the-next-generations-insights-on-immersive-technology/

06/23/2023

Happy 🌈 from the XR Association! Just as important to the responsible development of xr is guaranteeing proper inclusion practices and representation in the industry exists.

We sat down with Antonia Forster, who created the world’s first LGBTQ+ VR Museum, to discuss how her identity and background have shaped her experiences in xr. Forster self-taught herself how to code, and has been in the industry since.

Read the full interview at: https://xra.org/initiative/a-conversation-with-antonia-forster/

06/14/2023

We're halfway through the year, what have been some of your favorite moments? At XRA, we hit the ground running on day one, and have had a great time getting to show off xr's limitless possibilities.

Swipe to see some of the highlights from this year, including our Demo on the Hill and panel presentations. Stay up to date with all of XRA's activities at xra.org.

06/12/2023

How do you see immersive tech transforming education and learning? A new report from XRA summarizes the key findings and insights from our survey of U.S. educators published last year. According to the survey, teachers largely share an interest in using for learning.

Read the full report, and key takeaways: https://xra.org/survey-of-us-educators-suggests-xr-technology-is-viable-solution-for-americas-classrooms/

02/02/2023

: A blog post by XRA’s Stephanie Montgomery for Family Online Safety Institute’s Good Parenting Blog discusses teachers’ sentiments surrounding XR technology and the future of for .

Read the full blog here:

learning. Some teachers and school districts went even further and are using virtual and augmented reality in the classroom. This method has enhanced the learning experience by providing virtual environments that allow students to explore and learn about a wide range of subjects in a more engaging a...

02/01/2023

It’s ! At the XR Association, we recognize that an equitable tech future begins with a diverse workforce, and we will be working all month to highlight leaders in tech working towards this vision.

“If we don’t have people who are actually creating the technology at the get-go that represent different ethnicities, genders, sexual preferences, etc., then we’re not going to represent that in the technology itself and drive long lasting engagement and diversity,” said CEO Liz Hyman.

Check out her full discussion with The Association 100:

Liz Hyman, CEO at the XR Association joins The Association 100 to talk about XRA’s newest foundation, XR for All and its mission to create a diverse and equi...

01/31/2023

The Augmented World Expo (AWE) will be taking place May 31st-June 2nd, where XR businesses come to connect, grow, and build their professional networks.

Before AWE, XRA will host the second annual All-Member Meeting in Santa Clara on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The All-Member Meeting is a half-day in-person event that brings together XRA member company representatives to hear from a leading speaker in the XR space, collaborate on current XRA projects, and provide input on association goals for the next 5 years.

Register here to participate: https://xraymportal.xra.org/Login.aspx?returl=%2fevents%2fEventDetails.aspx%3falias%3dxra-all-member-meeting-2023

01/06/2023

This week, we’re highlighting Obsess VR Founder & CEO Neha Singh from our campaign. As CEO, Singh is reinventing the online shopping experience using immersive technologies and has launched over 100 virtual stores.

“I started [Obsess because] I want to do this beyond the fact that it’s a better shopping experience,” Singh said. “For me, it is for designers and the creative people behind these brands.”

In our interview, Singh shares her XR story and advice for people interested in XR. Read the full sit down:

The responsible development of XR technology requires a diverse community of voices to help build it. To celebrate the limitless number of perspectives in the XR industry, the XR Association sat down with Neha Singh, Founder and CEO of Obsess.

01/05/2023

at join XRA at two panels.

XRA CEO Elizabeth Hyman will moderate “Building an Inclusive Web 3.0" featuring Accenture's Jacqueline Madison, Thunderbird School of Global Management's Travis Cloyd and Meta's Christina Weaver Jackson on building equitable practices into the core of the and .

XRA's Joan O'Hara will participate in a panel with Accenture at 2 pm on the Responsible Metaverse!

More info: https://www.ces.tech/conference/55909/1023795.aspx"

Panelists discuss building equitable practices into the core of Web3, from NFTs and crypto economies, to social networks and DAOs.

12/01/2022

: In collaboration with ISTE, XRA surveyed more than 1,400 high school teachers from all 50 states to better understand educators' needs and opinions on immersive technologies. We’re excited to finally publish our results!

According to the survey, teachers believe that XR can support a variety of academic, engagement and career-related outcomes. However, some educators have legitimate concerns – such as costs and the potential long-term impact of XR use.

Our newest infographic outlines it all for readers interested in learning more about XR in education.

Read our full report here: https://xra.org/research/insights-from-teachers-on-future-of-xr-for-education/