ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Lab for Immersive Technologies
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ has an cutting edge, immersive laboratory for virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) teaching, research and digital performance.Â
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Lab for Immersive Technologies (ALIT) features a unique collection of technologies that can facilitate research projects ranging from computer vision and AI experimentation to immersive simulation and human factors data capture. The facility can also serve as a venue for interactive art and technologically enabled performance.
Project overview
- Location: Ground floor, Nexus 10, North Terrace Campus
- Size: 124m2
- Cost: $1.1M
- Architect: Walter Brooke
- Partners: SHAPE ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, WSP Engineering
- Project team: Hanh Nguyen, Vicki Jacobs
Features
- Distinct zones for mixed Realities research activities, demonstrations and teaching.
- High resolution LED wall (2.7m x 7.8m) capable of full interaction using bespoke Realities Extended software
- Powered truss system with optical motion capture, immersive tracking technologies, and projection systems - all with communications to and from multiple sources.
- Full system setup for Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality research experimentation and simulation.Â
- Separated control room for complete programming over the physical volume.
- Simulator systems for land and aerial vehicle simulation.
- Four suspension harness points for immersive research requiring weightlessness simulation.
- Fully programmable lighting system for visual variation.
Completed June 2025.
