Robo firefighters, holographic assistants and universal remotes: Inside the Augmented World Expo

Robo firefighters, holographic assistants and universal remotes: Inside the Augmented World Expo

Robots and robo people roamed the convention floor at the Augmented World Expo — the largest conference dedicated exclusively to virtual reality — and many of the devices were powered by San Diego’s Qualcomm. During the Long Beach conference this week, hundreds of companies and creators showcased their latest tech developments — most seem straight out of science fiction. Surgeons are using augmented reality glasses to streamline knee replacement…