Meet ECODRIVE XR’s team!
EcoDrive XR represents a strategic partnership between deep technology firm MATSUKO and the Secondary Vocational School of Industrial Technologies in Košice-Šaca.
This collaboration is dedicated to providing human-centered, sustainable holographic training. The initiative aims to cultivate the next generation of green industry professionals within the automotive and electric vehicle manufacturing sectors. Get to know them now!
1. Can you briefly present us your team? What’s your story and what drives you?
MATSUKO is a deep tech company pioneering real-time holographic communication using AI and a single-camera 3D reconstruction technology. Our solution brings people to life as lifelike holograms in extended reality (XR), making remote presence feel natural, human, and emotionally rich. We combine patented technology with a strong vision: to revolutionize how we connect, learn, and work — whether it’s in education, industry, or creative collaboration. From holographic teachers to virtual meetings, MATSUKO enables interactions that feel like you’re truly there.
Our founders are engineers combining 3D and AI expertise — one was the lead programmer of the globally awarded 3D computer games such as the Assassin’s Creed, another trained robots to understand emotion using AI. What unites us and drives us is the belief that technology should feel human and that we are changing how people collaborate using cutting edge XR and AI technology. That’s why, in EcoDrive XR, we’re building holograms that make education personal, emotional, and unforgettable.
We are happy that our partner is the Košice-Šaca Vocational School of Industrial Technologies, a leading Slovak secondary school focused on practical education in engineering, mechatronics, and electrical technologies.
2. In simple words, what is your project about and how is it linked with XR2Learn?
EcoDrive XR is like teleporting the best teacher into the classroom — as a hologram. Students learn how electric vehicles are made, from battery chemistry to car assembly, all inside an immersive, interactive world. Thanks to XR2Learn, we add emotion-aware learning and personalization, making sure every student — especially girls — feels seen, supported, and inspired.
3. How did you come up with this project idea and what benefits will it bring to the end users?
Just a few weeks before the XR2Learn Open Call was announced, we had already started collaborating with the Vocational School of Industrial Technologies in Košice-Šaca. When we saw the call, we instantly knew — this is for us.
Slovakia is the world leader in car production per capita, and our region is transforming fast, with Volvo building a new factory right here in Košice.
We saw a unique opportunity to prepare students for this green shift by bringing XR into education – locally and globally.
With EcoDrive XR, students don’t just learn — they experience the process of building electric cars, guided by holographic teachers and interactive 3D models.
At MATSUKO, we’ve been working on a dream — bringing Star Wars-style holograms to life. We’ve patented a unique way to turn people into real-time, 3D holograms using just a single camera.
Education is one of the most meaningful use cases for us because we believe deeply in the power of human presence — especially that of teachers. With EcoDrive XR, we combine our holographic communication with immersive XR simulations, turning passive lessons into engaging experiences. Students are no longer just listeners; they’re active participants — assembling vehicles, exploring battery design, and interacting with their teacher as a lifelike hologram. It’s a leap forward from traditional education to something truly personal and transformational.
We’re turning textbooks into experiences. Instead of reading about EV production, students build batteries, assemble vehicles, and interact with holographic teachers in virtual environments. Our modules speed up training and boost retention. Plus, by making tech feel intuitive and inclusive, we’re opening doors for more girls to enter STEM.
4. What type of synergies do you want to explore/are already exploring with other XR2Learn teams?
We’re excited to collaborate on enablers that make XR education smarter and more human — like emotion tracking, adaptive feedback, or new ways to blend physical and virtual learning.
Together with other XR2Learn teams, we hope to build a future where XR tools are not only technically brilliant but also deeply meaningful in the lives of learners.
5. What are your plans for the future when it comes to the development of your ideas & projects?
We believe the future of communication lies in presence — and our goal is to replace flat video calls with true 3D holographic presence that captures the richness of nonverbal expression, making virtual collaboration more natural, personal, and impactful across education, industry, and everyday life.
We’re building a scalable platform for holographic communication — making lifelike, real-time presence accessible anytime, anywhere.
