Redesigning Realities
Rendering Dreams
TUM-XR: Student Initiative is a student initiative focused on Extended Reality (XR = VR + AR + MR) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). We unite brilliant minds to explore the potential of XR and related fields through workshops, projects, industry collaborations, and cultural events. Our goal is to foster an open XR community where technology meets humanities.
Our Visions
talent
pool
Assemble great minds in XR technology.
open
community
Welcome students and non-students from both tech and humanities.
streamlined
ecosystem
Foster collaborations between industry and academia.
innovation
hub
Explore the frontier of XR technology and its use in artistic and cultural domains.
Our focus Areas
XR-Hardware
XR-Hardware
Experimenting with and developing XR hardware, acquiring and maintaining equipment such as VR headsets, AR glasses, LiDAR scanners, and 360° cameras, and providing a lending service for students, researchers, and other interested parties.
XR-AI
XR-AI
Researching and developing projects integrating AI with XR, including AR-powered AI agents and AI training in virtual environments.
XR-Robotics
XR-Robotics
Researching and developing telerobotics to enable remote robot control using XR hardware, particularly in collaboration with AI and virtual environments for automation training.
XR-Metaverse
XR-Metaverse
Optimizing websites for AR and VR viewing, ensuring immersive and interactive user experiences. Exploring novel user authentication technologies such as World ID and Orb.
XR-Digital Twin
XR-Digital Twin
Developing digital twins of TUM and potentially Munich, simulating real-world environments for various applications. Exploring digital twin technology for industrial simulations, smart manufacturing, robotics testing, and real-time data visualization across various fields.
XR-Creative Media
XR-Creative Media
Creating and promoting digital 3D art and immersive cultural experiences, such as virtual exhibitions, and exploring XR applications in gaming, virtual concerts, and interactive media.
XR-Academia
XR-Academia
Exploring the applications of XR in academia, collaborating with TUM faculty and research groups from different fields, providing academic projects of different levels from various study programs, and organizing trips to international research conferences.
XR-Industry
XR-Industry
Exploring XR use cases in the industry, such as CAD in XR, product development, hybrid working environments, and business management. Establishing industry collaborations, seeking sponsorships, and undertaking industry projects.
XR-Entrepreneurship
XR-Entrepreneurship
Developing and supporting XR-related startup projects, such as Comsphere - the most human social platform, and fostering a network of student entrepreneurs in the emerging domain of XR.
XR-Community
XR-Community
Organizing hackathons, workshops, VR parties, research conferences, and networking events to encourage innovation and knowledge-sharing among members. Partnering with other TUM student organizations and external entities on larger projects and events by providing expertise on XR construction and hardware.
Our Partners
Are you an XR project owner, hoping to connect with other XR enthusiasts and take your project to the next level? Are you a company representative, looking for a high-quality, but affordable team of XR specialists to solve problems for your firm?
Look no further—partner with us and showcase your project on our XR Project Platform. With access to our vibrant and diverse XR community, your project will gain visibility, collaboration opportunities, and the support it deserves. Together, let’s unlock the full potential of XR innovation!
Interested in collaborating with
Munich's leading Extended Reality Student Initiative?
Join our community
We are always looking for skilled and ambitious members who want to shape the future of this initiative and work on cool projects with us.
Join us now. Together, we will build the future of XR at TUM.
Interested in joining
Munich's leading Extended Reality Student Initiative?