UCN is disrupting the digital divide with XR. We partnered with University College of the North to engineer immersive social environments. These aren't just virtual spaces; they're vital hubs for community, preservation, and education in Northern Manitoba. Imagine students, Elders, and community members connecting seamlessly, regardless of geography. Our XR worlds are built on this principle, mirroring Indigenous landscapes and architecture to create authentic digital gathering places. This project goes beyond accessibility. It's about 'social innovation' in action: * Collaborative learning without physical boundaries. * Storytelling that transcends distance. * Cultural preservation integrated directly into emerging tech. This isn't just about building worlds. It's about empowering communities and embedding Indigenous worldviews directly into the future of XR. #XRforGood #IndigenousTech #VirtualWorlds #DigitalInclusion #BSDXR https://lnkd.in/gHBUeBJ2
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About us
Bit Space Development Ltd. is a Winnipeg born and raised interactive digital media company. Our focus is to build the best, most innovative and creative interactive learning experiences we possibly can. Bit Space has been working with organizations from all over world who have a common goal to make their vision more accessible. This can sometimes be in the form of virtual reality, augmented reality or mobile games for the classroom. Bit Space works directly with educators and designers to make sure that your content is being properly delivered. BSD is a proud Manitoban company who loves working with organizations based in Canada but we are also a culturally diverse company with roots all over the world. We love working with people who have big ideas and it doesn’t matter where you are.
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http://bitspacedevelopment.com/
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- Software Development
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- 11-50 employees
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- Interactive Media, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Web Development, Innovation, Virtual Tours, App Development, and Mobile Games
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370-112 Market Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0P4, CA
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BSDXR proudly presents Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining, a groundbreaking collaboration with Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia. This is more than a game; it's a journey deep into Ojibwe culture, a vibrant narrative pulsing with spirit. As Miskwaa, navigate an intricately crafted forest. Every puzzle, every encounter, is a thread woven from Ojibwe language and lore. This isn't just point-and-click; it's an interactive cultural immersion, a digital pipeline to ancestral stories. We engineered specific procedural generation tools for environmental narrative, developing a proprietary system we call 'Anishinaabemowin Echoes' to ensure authentic thematic integration at every turn. The challenge: translating nuanced cultural concepts into engaging game mechanics. The result: an experience that resonates. Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining drops soon on PC via Steam. Prepare to reconnect. #IndigenousGame #GameDev #XRStudio #CulturalTechnology #Gaming https://lnkd.in/ghkbeJ9A
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Real training for real grit. We built Heavy Construction VR for LiUNA Local 183. This isn't theory. This is multi-module VR simulation covering road, bridge, and high-rise construction. Operators gain critical experience without ever stepping onto an active site. Immediate feedback. Repeatable scenarios. Pure skill acquisition. We're redefining workforce training. Digital fidelity meets industrial demand. Your crew, amplified. #VRtraining #ConstructionTech #WorkforceDevelopment #LiUNA #ImmersiveTech https://lnkd.in/g-UTFEVg
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VR isn't just for gaming. It's revolutionizing high-stakes safety training. Our Chainsaw VR project, a collaboration with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council and funded by WCB through their RWIP, tackles critical safety head-on. We engineered a hyper-realistic simulation to instill genuine respect for the tool in novice users—teenagers, newcomers, students. This isn't about memorizing a manual. It's about developing muscle memory and critical decision-making without a single real-world consequence. Trainees select proper PPE, execute detailed inspections, and master cutting techniques virtually. They learn by doing, repeatedly, until best practices are ingrained. This is the future of workforce preparation: immersive, effective, and inherently safer. Risk mitigation powered by pixels. https://lnkd.in/gpbFnVWj #VRtraining #WorkplaceSafety #ImmersiveLearning
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I have been rebuilding pipelines and automations for BSDXR for several days, many of which are powered by CURA for understanding my sales, social, and infrastructure analytics etc. Most importantly though I have spent a lot of time reviewing older projects (we have over 65 up on the site now, still many more to gather and add) and we are starting to build out more of a visualization for how this work came togehter over the years. I have also been focused on adding as much interactivity as possible without shoving it in your face, check it out here: https://bsdxr.com/ I right now, this isn't an advertisement for my services I actually need as much help as possible to stress test my site, help me make sure my error logging, automations, and tooling is working properly, I am also accepting feedback for the website. You can share feedback anonymously here: https://lnkd.in/gjzcaaNW This has been a challenge because I feel like more than ever I need to figure out what it is that I want to do when I grow up and the industry continues to shift so I need to sort out that message. Please share with your network, I need as much feedback as I possibly can get. Virtual World Society Educators in VR XR Women Global Lorelle VanFossen Dr. Angelina Rinehart Julian Reyes Julie Smithson Alan Smithson Tom Furness Alvin Wang Graylin Rolando Masís-Obando Ben Erwin Helen Lundström Erwin Dr. Jane Harrington Joelle Foster Lasha Glennie Aylie Nagler Lisa Lokshina Michele O'Brien Angie King Rob Theriault MET Ashley Huffman PONO ASANO Nathan C Bowser Rachel Darden Alex Coulombe 🔜FMX 🔜NXTBLD Karen Alexander Karen Kabel
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Legacy systems create operational drag. Our AI Consulting is the critical upgrade. BSDXR, in partnership with Cura, deploys intelligent systems designed for concrete results. We engineer solutions that streamline workflows, automate key processes, and fundamentally rewrite your operational stack. This isn't efficiency for efficiency's sake it's about building resilient, high-performance operations through robust AI integration. We move beyond stopgap measures. We architect a future where your business operates smarter, faster, and with unmatched agility. From lead generation optimization to end-to-end business automation, we deliver practical, actionable AI roadmaps. https://lnkd.in/ghXGY-5n Stop maintaining the past. Start building the future. #AIConsulting #BusinessAutomation #OperationalIntelligence
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WebXR isn't theoretical – it's here, and we're building on it. Forget app stores and downloads. Our project, Hype Haven, proves instantaneous immersion is the future. We crafted a rhythm game and social space directly in your browser. Players weren't just tapping keys; they were electrifying an interdimensional concert. Every beat contributed to a collective "hype meter," dynamically glitching the environment around them. Haptics pulsed, virtual crowds roared – all from a web link. This is the power of accessible XR. No barriers, just pure, unadulterated digital experience. We're cutting through the noise and delivering raw XR directly to your screen. https://lnkd.in/gZEHySTN \#WebXR #ImmersiveTech #BSDXR #FutureOfGaming #XRdevelopment
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XR News Medical & Health Edition in ENGAGE XR with innovator, Dan Blair, explores transforming XR and AI healthcare training from simulation to real-world readiness with immersive, effective learning tools with XR News host and professional wellness coach, Rachel Darden. Dan Blair, founder and CEO of Bit Space Development (BSD XR), is an applied XR researcher, educator, and digital world builder focused on real-world impact. For over a decade, he has been creating immersive environments that go beyond experimentation—designing XR systems that are actively used for training, education, and workforce development. His work sits at the intersection of XR and AI, where simulation is no longer just a learning tool, but a pathway to real-world performance. From VR training platforms to AI-enhanced learning systems, Dan focuses on building solutions that improve how people learn, adapt, and apply skills in high-stakes environments, including healthcare. Explore how XR and AI are currently being used in medical and health training, what is proving effective in practice, and where the technology is heading next. We’ll also look at the shift from simulation to real-world readiness, how immersive environments are helping bridge that gap in meaningful, measurable ways. 🚀 XR NEWS MED HEALTH - FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC 📅 Wednesday, April 1 ⏱️ 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM UK / 6 AM* Hong Kong / 9 AM* Syndey 🗺️ ENGAGE XR https://lnkd.in/gzDeFuSV
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🔥 XR News | Medical & Health Edition – Dan Blair How close are we to moving from simulation to real-world impact in healthcare? Join me for a live immersive fireside chat with Dan Blair, Founder & CEO of BSDXR, Bit Space Development, as we explore how XR and AI are actively reshaping healthcare training and education. From VR simulations to AI-driven learning systems, this session will unpack: • What’s working in healthcare training right now • How XR is improving real-world readiness • Where immersive technology is heading next 📅 Wednesday, April 1 ⏱️ 2 PM PT | 5 PM ET | 10 PM UK | 6 AM Hong Kong | 9 AM Sydney 🎙️ Join the discussion and bring your questions, phone, PC or headset in ENGAGE XR 🔗 Attend (download app) here: https://lnkd.in/gykz4hnY Thank you always to Educators in VR for producing, recording and all the magic to make these sessions possible. #XRNews #MedicalXR #HealthcareInnovation #ImmersiveLearning #AIinHealthcare #FutureOfMedicine Lorelle VanFossen Dr. Angelina Rinehart RRC Polytech Unlimited Awesome Vertex Form 3D Virtual World Society
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New XR training modules just launched! 🛠️💥 We’re excited to announce the release of our Air Nailer and Power Drill Safety modules — designed to give learners hands-on experience with two of the most commonly used (and misused) tools on the job site. These immersive XR simulations guide users through: 🔧 Safe handling and operation 🧠 Hazard awareness and risk mitigation 🔍 Tool exploration and best practices At BSD XR, we’re committed to making trades training safer, smarter, and more accessible. With these new modules, users can build confidence before they even pick up a tool. Train safely. Work confidently. Build better. #XRTraining #PowerToolsSafety #AirNailer #PowerDrill #WorkforceDevelopment #ImmersiveLearning #BSDXR #ConstructionTraining #ToolSafety #DigitalTwins #TradesEducation #VRTraining #SafetyFirst