Industrial Metaverse Reallabor
The living lab "Industrial Metaverse Reallabor" connects the real world with virtual worlds - from product design to development and production up until the end of the products' life cycles. The living lab supports enterprises in implementing their own Metaverse applications quick and risk free. The project partners offer enterprises a practical entry into topics such as Digital Twins, eXtended Reality (XR) and other digital technologies - from first "Quick Checks" to "Demonstrators" that can be experienced.
The living lab is a network of projects by:
Each partner will bring their individual expertise, networks and professionals into the project.
The living lab is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism Baden-Wuerttemberg.
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Goals of the Living Lab
The "Industrial Metaverse Reallabor" supports enterprises in advancing their digital transformation. Together, we identify appropriate Industrial Metaverse Use Cases, evaluate their economic purpose and implement them step by step in Exploring Projects and Demonstrators in real environments. Through this we will create hands-on and scalable solutions that make technologies like digital twins, XR and AI usable, lower innovation risks and strengthen Baden-Württemberg's enterprises' competitiveness.
Target Group
The "Industrial Metaverse Reallabor" is aimed at enterprises with headquarters or at least one dependency in Baden-Württemberg - especially producing SMEs as well as industry and logistic enterprises from industries such as mechanical engineering, automotive and industry-related services. Yet, all other types of SMEs should also feel invited to apply for a Quick Check - be it entertainment, tourism, medical and more. Targeted are CEOs as well as responsible personnel for digitalization processes, innovation, product development, production and IT, that are identifying specific Industrial Metaverse Use Cases in their business and want to test and implement them. In addition, the Reallabor is addressing enterprises and creatives from film, gaming and XR who want to participate with their expertise in joint Industrial Metaverse Use Cases.
Apply: From Quick Checks to Demonstrators
Via Quick Checks the "Industrial Metaverse Reallabor" offers a structured, easy-to-access entry point. Quick Checks rapidly evaluate the feasability of concrete ideas.
The Carl Laemmle Institut (CLI) of Filmakademie executes the application for Quick Checks through the CyberLÄND Community.
The Fraunhofer Institutes execute applications on their S-TEC platform.
Exploring Projects follow the Quick Checks in order to develop POCs and prototypical solutions, while subsequent Demonstraters make the successful Use Cases visible and ready-to-experience in the Living Lab. Enterprises gain direct access to the project partners' expertise and profit from strong networks as well as exchange forums and yearly Open Lab Days.
The Carl Laemmle Institute's Quick Checks have no application deadline and can be requested on an ongoing basis.
Both the application process and the selection of participating SMEs are completely free of charge. Participation in a Quick Check does not involve any costs or financial obligations for the companies.
Apply here for the Quick Checks:
Find ARENA2036's support offers here:
IMRL in The Cyberländ:
FAQ
1. Who is the Industrial Metaverse Reallabor for?
The Reallabor is a directed towards SME with seat or at least office in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Its main target group are the SME’S CEOs or Innovation/Digital Managers inside the companies.
2. What are the costs for an SME to participate in an Industrial Metaverse project?
The application and participation in a Quick Check are completely free of charge for SMEs, with no financial obligations.
3. How can my company apply for a free Industrial Metaverse Quick Check in Baden-Württemberg?
Companies can apply online with low effort for CLI’s Quick Checks (with focus on creative projects) via the CyberLÄND Community or for Fraunhofer’s Quick Checks (with a more industrial focus) via the S-TEC platform.
4. Which industries can benefit from the Industrial Metaverse?
Industries such as mechanical engineering, automotive, logistics and industrial services are key target groups, but SMEs from healthcare, tourism, entertainment and other sectors can also participate. In general, the Quick Checks do not exclude any industry from participating.
5. Do I need technical or eXtended Reality (XR) expertise to participate in the Industrial Metaverse Reallabor?
The Reallabor provides an accessible entry point and connects companies with experts who help evaluate and develop suitable Industrial Metaverse applications. For a close collaboration between your company and the Reallabor, it is recommended to have staff members inside your company that can dedicate some of their time to the project and bring some knowledge about the field into the collaboration.
6. How can I find out whether an XR or Metaverse idea is feasible for my company?
Submit your idea for a Quick Check. Experts will evaluate its feasibility and potential for your company.
7. How can SMEs test XR without a large investment?
SMEs can start with a free Quick Check and, if suitable, develop the idea further through Exploring Projects, and eventually towards Demonstrators.
8. How can a Digital Twin help a small or medium-sized company?
Digital Twins allow SMEs to virtually simulate and test products, processes or environments with less time, cost and effort. This reduces financial risks, helps identify problems before real-world implementation and can lower the risk of workplace injuries.
9. What are practical use cases for the Industrial Metaverse for SMEs?
Possible applications include product development, virtual prototypes, production planning, XR training, collaborative environments and Digital Twins across the product lifecycle.
10. Who can I contact to get support for a Quick Check application or with general questions?
Companies can contact Parisa Zaeri (parisa.zaeri@filmakademie.de) to explore suitable support and discuss potential Industrial Metaverse use cases. You can find Fraunhofer contacts for their S-TEC organized Quick Checks here.
11. What data protection and data security measures are in place within the Living Lab?
Confidential company information shared during a Quick Check is protected by confidentiality obligations and is only shared on a need-to-know basis. Company-specific results are only published with the company’s prior consent, while anonymized results may be used for research purposes.