The lab is equipped with some of the latest Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) devices on the market, all used to support research activities. These devices allow designing, developing and validating VR/AR environments able to improve and promote the learning of skills related to work environments. In particular, specific applications for learning assembly or maintenance procedures are developed, as well as applications aimed at increasing the user’s leadership, resilience and change management skills. In addition, the influence of new VR/AR technologies on learning is studied in the laboratory.
- 2 Alienware Aurora virtual reality desktop PCs
- Vicon 6-camera Motion Capture system for motion analysis
- HTC VIVE PRO with wireless adapter, virtual reality viewer
- HTC VIVE virtual reality viewer
- 2 Vive trackers, position trackers for use with HTC VIVE visor
- ManusVR gloves
- Oculus Quest all-in-one virtual reality system
- active stereoscopy: Optoma 3D video projector and 12 Xpand stereoscopic eyeglasses
- Microsoft HoloLens holographic visor for Mixed Reality
- Epson touch video projector for interface simulation and validation
- development, testing and validation of VR/AR or mixed applications
- comparative tests between different devices according to applications
- comparative tests between gestures (grasping, pinching, moving, rotating) and graphical user interfaces for interaction with digital environments with the aim of providing the best User Experience
- evaluation of the use of interactive technologies in relation to hard/soft skills learning modes
- analysis of possible side effects deriving from the use of VR/AR technologies
- verification of the technical and functional requirements of VR/AR devices on the market