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Johanniter Austria is embracing the latest technology to take the training of paramedics and emergency medical technicians to the next level. Using VPS Smart Glasses equipped with eye-tracking technology, their training methods are being fine-tuned in a targeted way.

Whether in the industrial sector, logistics, healthcare or sports – smart glasses are increasingly being used in more areas, and are finding their way into the everyday working environment. They promise greater efficiency, increased safety and new opportunities for training and education. However, anyone looking for the “right” type of smart glasses can quickly end up in a technological maze. AR, VR, Seethrough, Passthrough, AI, Eye Tracking – an overview on models and applications

A team of researchers from St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Viewpointsystem set out to answer a deceptively simple question: Can we accurately judge our own level of focus, or do our eyes offer a more accurate measure through eye tracking technology? The result? People’s self-assessments did not always match reality, but their eyes did. 

Since spring 2024, the ÖBB rolling stock maintenance has been using VPS Smart Glasses as an integral part of its training and continuing education programs. Inspired by the successful project “Augen:Blicke – Eyetrackertraining”, the rolling stock maintenance decided to incorporate the technology into their own training. With support of the Smart Glasses, railcar inspectors refine their structured inspection techniques when examining vehicles, cargo, and cargo security. 

Our new user interface, the VPS Control Center, makes working with the VPS Smart Glasses even easier and more efficient. As a web-based platform with a modern design, it ensures an optimized user experience. With just a few clicks, you can wirelessly access live feeds from the VPS Smart Glasses on your computer, laptop, or smartphone.

At its core, “Milita meets Business” demonstrated that – whether through advancements in satellite technology, eye tracking systems, or defense strategies – the future of security depends on our ability to innovate, adapt, and collaborate. Held under the banner of ‘Security and Innovation’, the event focused on how to stimulate more innovation in the defense sector and how to bring relevant innovations into use more quickly. This includes breaking down barriers between industries and exploring how start-ups, scale-ups, and established companies can play a role in shaping the future of defense.  

The eye is a unique window into our inner state. Its direct connection to the brain offers extraordinary possibilities to understand our behavior and cognitive performance. Eye-tracking technologies, combined with modern analytical methods, open up entirely new perspectives on improving safety in areas such as mobility & transportation, manufacturing and emergency services.  

The VPS Smart Glasses just got even smarter: With new features like gaze-based image brightness and a stabilized live heatmap, you can work comfortably and achieve more accurate results – hands-free and in real-time. Whether you’re providing remote support or analyzing visual focus and attention, the new features make your workflow smoother and give you the best result in any situation.

With filings on the rise, patents are more critical than ever as a driving force for technological progress and growth. Eddy Vindigni, IP Counsel at Viewpointsystem, shares insights and key strategies on navigating the patent process: How do you decide what to patent? What role does AI play? And how can you protect your intellectual property in collaborations with others?

Every day, thousands of children make their way to school, often navigating busy streets and intersections. But how well do they really understand the risks? Last year, nearly 500 children in Austria were injured in traffic accidents on their way to school. To identify and understand the challenges, the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle, and Touring Club (ÖAMTC) conducted a study using our smart glasses with eye tracking technology. The research provides insights into how younger children (6-7 years old) and older children (11-12 years old) perceive and react to potential traffic hazards, ultimately aiming to improve traffic safety measures. 

AR expert Martin Herdina explains why Artificial Intelligence and Eye Tracking are key to advancing Augmented Reality. In our interview, he talks about the latest progress of smart glasses and shares his insights into which industrial applications are proving successful. Learn what developments to expect in the coming years and where challenges remain.

Find out why the white sclera once gave us an evolutionary advantage and how our gaze behaviour optimises technologies such as autonomous driving and smart glasses. An exciting look at how traits that once evolved for survival are now being used in completely new contexts.