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  • What makes Virtual Reality different from other technology

    What is Virtual Reality? Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated, 360-degree environment and scenario that can be experienced using a head mounted display (HMD)(Yoo, et. al, 2022). It is a fully immersive, computer-simulated environment that gives the user the feeling of being in an environment different from the one they are standing in. Features of […]

  • Young boys being shown how to use head mounted display for virtual reality

    Virtual reality games for socio-emotional learning

    Games are not just games, they can become important tools for making our society better and more habitable – VHCI Lab Technological advancement, the internet, and improvements in new media have transformed every area of human endeavour, including work and leisure. While it is a known fact that the world of work has been completely […]

  • How we welcome visitors to the lab

    People have different ideas about Virtual Reality before they come to the lab. Most think “gaming”, while others admit having “no idea” about what to expect. We know the possibilities of VR and we know that while many experiences are gamified for increased engagement, gaming is far from the the main goal in VR. What […]