Extended Reality as a Catalyst for Circular Economy Transition in the Built Environment

Extended reality (XR) technologies refer to mixed reality and virtual reality configurations that augment real or represent fully virtual information in an intuitive and immersive manner, transforming the way we plan, design, construct, and operate built environment assets. XR offers great potential to support and accelerate the transition of...

The Space To All Places: Designing for conversations about death

People are reluctant to talk about death. However, death is going to happen, so it is important to discuss the topic while people still can. Discussing death on a more regular basis is beneficial for all people involved. End-of-life conversations can be held to discuss wishes and decisions concerning death and dying. However young adults do not...

Everyday Locations as Cues to Smoke: Personalized Environments in Virtual Reality to Elicit Smoking Cravings

Smoking is a leading risk factor negatively impacting the health of people, not only those partaking in it first-hand, but also to those around them. Different methods are available to assist people with quitting smoking, with various degrees of effectiveness. Researchers developing smoking cessation approaches would like to have controlled...

From the lab to the OB truck: Object-based broadcasting at the FA Cup in Wembley Stadium

While traditional live-broadcasting is typically comprised of a handful of well-defined workflows, these become insufficient when targeting multiple screens and interactive companion devices on the viewer side. In this case study, we describe the development of an end-to-end system enabling immersive and interactive experiences using an...

Look, who is talking?

Background and context Virtual Simulation Training increases in popularity for training of first responders in case of emergency situations. ‘XVR’ is virtual simulation training software used for this cause and is considered to be a Serious Game. Feeling immersed in a simulation is assumed to positively influence learning. Immersion is related...