Extended Reality Archives - DH Arab

Metafare

wpx_dharab — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:02:12 +0000

Metafare sits at the intersection of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and preventive wellness. The company builds digital health experiences powered by VR and AI, combining both technologies to offer interactive, remote health experiences that eliminate the need for traditional clinic visits. At the core of its offering is a library of short, structured sessions, typically under 15 minutes, designed for both individual users and enterprise environments, blending physical fitness routines, mental health support, and cognitive behavioral therapy into a single digital experience. The platform leverages AI to personalize content in real time, adapting guided workouts, meditation modules, and CBT programs to user preferences, engagement patterns, and health goals. Metafare serves both individuals at home and organizations seeking to strengthen employee wellbeing programs that support productivity, mental health, and healthier daily habits. Since launching in mid-2025, the platform has delivered more than 3,000 virtual sessions across user groups, indicating early product-market fit (as of May 2026). The company plans to expand its AI personalization capabilities and grow its footprint across the Gulf.

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IQ Tech

wpx_dharab — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:38:50 +0000

IQ Tech is a company focused on transforming healthcare education through immersive virtual reality training. It builds realistic VR environments that let medical students, nurses, and clinicians practice real-world scenarios in a safe, controlled setting. The company’s flagship platform, Esculapio, provides interactive simulations that improve clinical skills and decision-making without risk to patients. These simulations include surgical training, emergency response drills, and interactive anatomy exploration. IQ Tech also offers customized VR modules tailored to the specific learning goals of hospitals, universities, and training centers. The company blends advanced technology with medical expertise to help health professionals build confidence and improve patient care outcomes. Ultimately, its solutions aim to make training more effective, scalable, and aligned with modern healthcare demands.

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X-Technology

wpx_dharab — Wed, 07 May 2025 05:23:08 +0000

X-Technology is a healthtech startup that leverages virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to support emotional and cognitive well-being, particularly for cancer patients. Its platform offers immersive VR programs designed to alleviate pain, anxiety, and depression, while enhancing psychological resilience during treatment and recovery. Utilizing a VR headset, these programs incorporate mindfulness, cognitive therapy, and visualization techniques, and are customizable based on age, treatment type, and psychological condition. The solutions are suitable for both clinical and home settings, requiring no complex setup, and are supported by a team of psycho-oncologists, neuropsychologists, and psychotechnology experts. Scientific studies have shown that VR therapy can significantly reduce perceived pain and anxiety in patients, with some reporting a 30-50% decrease in pain perception. X-Technology offers flexible usage models, including ready-made programs, custom development, rental, and licensing options — aiming to integrate their solutions into hospitals, wellness centers, and home care environments across the UAE and beyond.

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Novaid

wpx_dharab — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:38:13 +0000

Novaid has developed a cutting-edge healthtech solution that uses an AR headset and AI to provide real-time, hands-free first aid guidance during emergencies. It connects users with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and delivers step-by-step visual and audio instructions, enabling immediate and confident responses to critical situations like choking, injuries, or sudden illness. The system incorporates AI-powered facial recognition to access the patient’s medical history and tailor instructions based on specific conditions, allergies, or medications. Designed for individuals and institutions such as schools and hospitals, Novaid offers subscription-based plans with regular updates and EMS connectivity. By bridging the gap between emergencies and professional help, it empowers users to act effectively, making first aid an accessible, immediate, and personalized action.

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Cure Bionics

wpx_dharab — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:56:36 +0000

Cure Bionics is a company that designs and develops innovative bionic prosthetic arms to help people with limb differences regain mobility and independence. Their prosthetics are lightweight, customizable, and 3D-printed — making them more affordable and accessible. They also feature cutting-edge technology like muscle control and immersive (and gamified) virtual reality training to ensure users can adapt quickly and use their prosthetics effectively. With a focus on empowering individuals, Cure Bionics aims to improve the quality of life for people of all ages, especially in underserved communities. The company’s mission is to create a world where technology helps everyone live to their fullest potential.

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Autismo Lab

wpx_dharab — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:01:40 +0000

Autismo Lab specializes in providing XR-based solutions for training individuals with autism. Its platform is designed for autism professionals, such as educators, therapists, and parents, to help improve the social and communication skills of children and adults on the autism spectrum aged 3-18 years. The XR technology — including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) — allows users to experience a variety of scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. This can be helpful for individuals with autism who may struggle with social interactions and communication in the real world.

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XPANCEO

wpx_dharab — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:06:27 +0000

XPANCEO is a deep tech company developing the next generation of computing via an invisible and weightless smart contact lens that is as natural to the wearer as their own vision. The lens reinvents the whole concept of human-technology interaction and redefines the way we experience both real and digital worlds, including social media, content consumption, and gaming. Merging different gadgets into one, the lens transforms the everyday into an infinite eXtended Reality (XR) experience, replete with advanced real-time health monitoring and comprehensive practical recommendations, superpowers like night vision and zoom, and cutting-edge privacy and security measures. One of the applications of the smart lens will be related to the wearer’s health, with the ability to track markers like stress, blood sugar, body temperature and dry eyes.

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