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The XR Awards 2024 once again celebrated the groundbreaking achievements within the extended reality industry, highlighting the innovative ways XR technology is being utilized across various sectors. One of the standout categories this year was the ‘Best XR Transformation Story’, focusing on real-world applications and the tangible benefits they bring to businesses and end users.
The Finalists
This year’s finalists for the ‘Best XR Transformation Story’ category were:
Each of these companies presented compelling transformation stories, demonstrating the significant impact of XR technology on their operations and results. The competition was fierce, showcasing the best and brightest in XR transformation.
Criteria for Selection
The ‘Best XR Transformation Story’ award sought out submissions that provided:
- Real-World Results: Demonstrating tangible outcomes and benefits from the use of XR technology.
- Comprehensive Narratives: Sharing the complete journey from the beginning, through the middle, to the end of their XR implementation.
- Innovative Applications: Showcasing bold and creative uses of XR technology.
- Scalable Solutions: Highlighting stories that could inspire and be replicated by others in the industry.
Announcing the Winner
After careful evaluation, the winner of the ‘Best XR Transformation Story’ was announced as Glitch Studios. This accolade recognizes Glitch Studios’ outstanding ability to harness XR technology to achieve significant real-world results and transformational change.
Sami Hamid, XR Producer at Glitch Studios, remarked:
“Winning the XR Awards 2024 in this category has helped draw attention to how XR can reach into all facets of arts, culture and theatre. Our project showcases the groundbreaking potential of AR in enhancing theatrical experiences and winning this award validates our commitment to pushing creative boundaries even further and inspires us to continue pioneering new forms of artistic expression.”
Special Recognition
While Glitch Studios took the top honor, the judges also gave special commendations to Soul Assembly. Their innovative approach and impactful results earned them a well-deserved recognition as a highly commended finalist.
Why Glitch Studios Stood Out
Glitch Studios impressed the judges with their comprehensive and impactful transformation story. They demonstrated how XR technology could be used in bold and innovative ways, yielding substantial benefits and setting a high standard for others to follow. Their narrative detailed the entire journey, providing valuable insights into the potential of XR technology.
The XR Awards 2024 highlighted the transformative power of extended reality, showcasing the leaders and innovators who are driving the industry forward. Glitch Studios’ recognition as the winner of the ‘Best XR Transformation Story’ underscores the importance of real-world applications and tangible results in promoting XR adoption and growth. Congratulations to Glitch Studios and all the finalists for their remarkable contributions. Special commendation goes to Soul Assembly for their highly commended transformation story.
XR Awards had 14 categories last year – the Best Virtual Reality Solution award went to ELB Learning, and the Rising Star award went to Zaubar! For more information about XR Awards, including a full list of our 2024 winners, click here.
You can also apply for this year’s XR Awards – Applications close on April 11 2025!
