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Roy is a VR/AR/MR/XR Expert &amp; Technology Innovator. With years of experience at academyEX (formerly Tech Futures Lab), he is known as the go-to expert in Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality. A computer scientist with a passion for cognitive science and behavioral psychology, his work explores how people interact with technology.His career spans academia and industry, from designing robotic devices for electric wheelchairs in the early ’90s to earning a PhD in Virtual Reality for Brain Injury Rehabilitation in Sweden. He later co-founded a VR research facility and led an Augmented Reality Gaming Consultancy, Imersia. Now, he works at the University of Auckland, managing the Smart Digital Lab and teaching Design and Assistive Technologies.Roy also leads open-source projects, including Reality2, a distributed AI platform for wearable devices aimed at simplifying technology while preserving privacy. A believer in strong ideas and open debate, he encourages creative, critical thinking to tackle humanity’s biggest challenges.Beyond tech, he flies high-performance stunt kites, enjoys Swedish folk music, and dreams of mastering the hurdy-gurdy. His philosophy? &quot;Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.&quot;

Dr. Roy Davies is a pioneer in Virtual Reality, specialising initially in its application to real world