Safety Standards for Immersive Technologies: ISO/IEC 5927 and the Future of XR Risk Management

Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

Description

This invited talk explored the role of international standards in addressing the physical, cognitive, and psychological risks associated with virtual and augmented reality systems. Dr James Birt presented insights from his work with ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 24/WG 11, highlighting the practical application of ISO/IEC 5927 in supporting developers, regulators, and policymakers. The talk also introduced the in-development ISO/IEC 23595, focusing on software usability and interface design. Discussion centred on how standards complement frameworks like UL 8400, ISO 31000, and cross-regulatory collaboration in immersive safety governance.

Additional information

Delivered as part of an expert panel session to an international audience of regulators, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders. Event hosted by the OECD in Paris and streamed to global participants.
Period7 Apr 2025
Held atOrganisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), France
Degree of RecognitionInternational

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