The inclusion of the HEAT (Hybrid Extended reAliTy) project in the 4th Quarter 2025 edition of the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) Newsletter marks an important milestone, not only for the project itself, but for the wider broadcast and media innovation community.
HEAT is a Horizon Europe research initiative exploring how extended reality (XR) can transform broadcasting into a multisensory, participatory experience. By combining volumetric video, holographic rendering, adaptive networking, and multisensory interaction, HEAT moves immersive media beyond experimental prototypes and into realistic broadcast scenarios. Its pilots in education, theatre, live music, and opera demonstrate how audiences can share presence and interaction across physical and remote spaces, while maintaining the reliability and scalability expected of broadcast systems.
Being featured in the IEEE BTS Newsletter highlights the real-world relevance and impact of HEAT. The IEEE Broadcast Technology Society is a globally respected community that connects researchers, engineers, and industry leaders working on the future of broadcasting. Its newsletter, Broadcast Technology, is a trusted platform that showcases emerging technologies shaping next-generation media, from IP-based delivery to immersive and hybrid experiences.
For projects like HEAT, appearing in the IEEE BTS Newsletter provides more than visibility. It offers credibility, industry engagement, and long-term impact, placing research outcomes directly in front of professionals who influence standards, deployments, and strategic direction. It also reinforces the value of collaboration between research and industry.
HEAT’s presence in the IEEE BTS Newsletter signals a shared vision: immersive technologies are becoming a core part of broadcasting’s future, not a side experiment.
