CoSTAR National Lab and Magnopus explore convergent media production. The partnership gives the Lab access to Magnopus' spatial intelligence platform, which enables the creation of cross-reality environments for VR headsets, AR apps, and web browsers Published: March 26, 2026 The UK's CoSTAR National Lab is partnering with experience technology company Magnopus to explore bringing together the real and the digital to create new kinds of experiences for audiences. The partnership gives the Lab access to Magnopus' spatial intelligence platform OKO, which enables the creation of cross-reality environments for VR headsets, AR apps, and web browsers. OKO, underpinned by the open-source Connected Spaces Platform and Magnopus Cloud Services, enables spaces to remain synchronised across realities, keeping physical and digital environments connected, interactive, and persistent, said the partners. It includes a browser-based application for accessible participation, an Unreal Engine plugin for real-time development, and a Unity-powered iOS app for environmental capture and shared AR. Professor Ade Woolard, interim co-director and director of technology at CoSTAR National Lab said: "Providing UK companies with supported access to [Magnopus'] technologies, platforms, and production expertise - including the OKO platform - marks an exciting step in advancing R&D and accelerating the convergence of real and virtual media production across all platforms." Magnopus recently collaborated with Amazon MGM Studios, Amazon Studios Tech Operations, and Kilter Films to deliver The World of Fallout interactive web experience. The company also created the Daft Punk Experience in Fortnite with Epic Games and Daft Life.

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