Mixed Reality (MR) Training and Certification in Ontario, Canada

This course explores the cutting-edge field of Mixed Reality (MR), which blends the physical and digital worlds to create immersive, interactive experiences. Participants will learn MR fundamentals, device ecosystems (like HoloLens), MR frameworks (such as MRTK), and build applications using Unity and real-world environments. This course is ideal for developers, designers, and tech professionals seeking to innovate with MR across industries such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and retail.

Course Agenda

Introduction to Mixed Reality

• Understanding XR spectrum: AR, VR, MR

• Real-world applications and case studies

• Devices: HoloLens, Magic Leap, Meta Quest

MR Hardware & Software Ecosystem

• Overview of MR devices

• Introduction to Microsoft HoloLens 2

• Setting up Unity and Mixed Reality Toolkit (MRTK)

• Building and deploying to MR devices

Spatial Awareness and Mapping

• Understanding spatial meshes

• Scene understanding and spatial anchors

• World locking and environmental awareness

Input Systems in MR

• Gaze-based interaction

• Hand gestures and touch

• Voice commands using speech recognition

• Controller and sensor integrations

Designing User Interfaces for MR

• Spatial UI elements

• Holographic design best practices

• Menus, buttons, and 3D interactions

MR Application Development

• Building a sample MR app in Unity

• Using MRTK components for rapid prototyping

• Debugging and deploying MR applications

Advanced MR Capabilities

• Remote rendering

• Azure Spatial Anchors

• Multi-user MR collaboration

• AI integration in MR experiences

Industry Use Cases and MR Trends

• MR in education, retail, and manufacturing

• Digital twins and MR simulations

• Ethics, accessibility, and privacy in MR

Hands-on Exercises