Getting Started

The Virtual Reality Lab is located in Room 121 of Briggs Hall. The space is equipped with multiple high-performance computers and VR headsets available for student research use. For a quick-start guide on using the Lab as a student of COMP 325 see: https://rhodescollege.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/resumedraft.action?draftId=3409018886&draftShareId=4bfd85b5-f338-417f-a2fc-306c7106b67b&atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiM2UxOWNjNmJiNTNiNDFmNzlkMmY1MjBhYjAyZjEyMGEiLCJwIjoiYyJ9 For a quick-start guide on using the Lab as a student researcher see: https://rhodescollege.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HPCL/pages/3449323536/VR+Researcher+Guide?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiMzUyZTE4NjBiNDI2NDNlYjhlZjQ4MzM5ZGI2MjFlYTAiLCJwIjoiYyJ9 For more info on the table of contents see: https://rhodescollege.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HPCL/pages/edit-v2/3409412098#Table-of-Contents

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Briggs Hall Virtual Reality Lab

 

Overview

Rhodes Virtual Reality Development and research encompasses multiple spaces and resources dedicated to immersive technology, interactive media, and motion capture research. Together, these facilities support both coursework and independent research in virtual environments, 3D interaction, and human-computer interfaces.

Virtual Reality Lab

The VR Lab is the primary workspace for students and faculty working with virtual and mixed reality. It houses multiple VR-ready computers, headsets, and peripherals for use in courses like COMP 325: GRAPHICS/VE/HC INTERACTION. Students can develop, test, and present VR projects here.
A quick-start guide for students using the Lab is available here: https://rhodescollege.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/resumedraft.action?draftId=3409018886&draftShareId=4bfd85b5-f338-417f-a2fc-306c7106b67b&atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiNjNkYWJlMDQzYTFmNDE3NGIyMjM5MDQ0NDAxMjQzODgiLCJwIjoiYyJ9

Researcher Lab

Located adjacent to the main VR Lab in Briggs 122, the Research Room provides a more controlled environment for VR experiments and prototype development. It supports projects involving data collection, human-subject studies, and faculty research initiatives that require isolated testing or specialized setups. More info can be found here: https://rhodescollege.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HPCL/pages/3449323536/VR+Researcher+Guide?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiMzUyZTE4NjBiNDI2NDNlYjhlZjQ4MzM5ZGI2MjFlYTAiLCJwIjoiYyJ9

Motion Capture Lab

The Motion Capture Lab extends the capabilities of the VR spaces by enabling full-body tracking and animation capture. Equipped with optical tracking cameras and motion capture suits, this lab allows for precise recording of human movement, useful for research in animation, and VR embodiment studies. More info can be found here: https://rhodescollege.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HPCL/pages/3156344835/Motion+Capture+Lab?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiOWQzYWMyZWU3YWJlNDg1ODlmN2QwMjgwZDdlMDA2NTkiLCJwIjoiYyJ9

Hardware

The Rhodes VR Hardware Catalog includes a variety of headsets, controllers, VR-ready computers, and tracking systems, as well as specialized peripherals for advanced interaction and data collection. Each item in the catalog lists its specificities, amount, and any other device specifics.

Hardware in this catalog consists of items within these main areas:

• Virtual Reality Lab (Briggs 121)

• Research Lab (Briggs 122)

Computers

Headsets

Other

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