Redesigning Realities
Rendering Dreams
TUM-XR: Student Initiative is a student initiative focused on Extended Reality (XR), an umbrella term for Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR), at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), in Germany. 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.
What We’re Building
XR Project Platform
We provide a launchpad for XR projects — from ideation, collaborator matching, to execution.
Whether you are an organization or an individual, whether you are working on a prototype or just have an idea, we offer:
- Promotion through our website’s Projects page and social media channels
- Visibility and recruitment among our members
- Opportunities to showcase at our demo events
- Support with XR equipment, mentorship, and user testing
XR Venture Ecosystem
We are building a vibrant ecosystem that brings together:
- A growing talent pool of interdisciplinary students
- An open community that connects tech with the humanities
- Industry-academia collaborations to spark XR innovation
- Events like workshops, hackathons, demo days, conferences, and meetups
Our goal is to create a streamlined environment where XR ideas can grow, connect, and thrive.
In the future, we aim to expand this to include entrepreneurship support — helping transform student projects into real ventures.
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, 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
Germany'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. No matter your background, if you're passionate about any of the following, you're welcome here:
- Natural Science
- Engineering / Computer Science
- Design / Interaction & UX
- Philosophy / Social Sciences / Communication
- Medicine / Education / Art
- Business / Law / Management / History / Philosophy
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Whether you're a poet of the XR future or a builder of it — you belong here.
Join us now. Together, we will shape the future of XR.
Interested in joining
Germany's leading Extended Reality Student Initiative?