Studio Immersive Technology
A multidisciplinary studio focused on creating immersive experiences using virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) for societal, cultural, and industrial applications.
What profiles does this studio offer?
The Studio for Immersive Technologies offers an innovative learning environment where students work on designing, developing, and evaluating immersive technologies that make an impact. Extended Reality (XR) plays an increasingly important role in various sectors, such as healthcare, education, culture, and industry. Students learn through hands-on projects in multidisciplinary teams and use game engines like Unity (C#) and Unreal Engine (C++), combined with sensor technology and AI.
The focus is on the user experience: what constitutes an immersive experience, and how can it be effectively applied? Students work conceptually, prototype, and improve iteratively in collaboration with clients. These projects range from training and simulations to cultural exhibitions and medical applications.
The studio is more than just technology: it is a place where technical innovation, creative concept development, and societal issues come together.
Assignments
Development of XR applications, designing user experiences, and building simulations.
Examples
Virtual Rehabilitation Training (Healthcare)
Develop a VR-based rehabilitation tool for physiotherapy patients with balance issues. The tool simulates daily situations such as climbing stairs and cycling in a safe, virtual environment. Through gamification elements (such as scores and challenges), patients are motivated to consistently perform their exercises. Additionally, the system collects data on the patient's movements and progress, allowing therapists to optimize their treatment plan.
Interactive Museum VR Experience (Culture)
Create an immersive virtual reconstruction of a historical building or event as a complement to an existing exhibition. Visitors can, for example, enter a medieval church or relive a moment from World War II, where visuals, sound, and interaction come together for an impactful experience. This application uses VR headsets and provides an educational and emotional depth to the exhibited heritage.
AR-based Emergency Procedure Simulator (Industry)
Develop an augmented reality (AR) application that allows factory employees to practice emergency procedures. Through AR glasses, users see realistic virtual scenarios for dealing with fires, chemical leaks, or evacuations. The application provides immediate feedback on the user's actions, such as selecting the correct escape route or using fire extinguishers. This enhances safety and ensures better-trained personnel in high-risk environments.
What makes this studio special?
The Studio for Immersive Technologies stands out by designing and creating immersive experiences that don't yet exist. It is the place where students learn to develop impactful XR solutions that are both technologically innovative and add societal value. The combination of concepting, prototyping, and user testing ensures that students work directly on applicable and relevant projects.
Connection to 3D's
Sustainability: XR makes it possible to simulate physical processes, thereby saving costs, materials, and energy. Diversity & Inclusion: Immersive technology offers unique opportunities to make experiences accessible and inclusive, such as by simulating visual impairments or creating inclusive avatars. Digitization: XR technology is a core aspect of the digital transition, with applications ranging from digital twins to fully virtual environments.