NExT LAB

Introduction to Mixed Reality

NExT Lab Knowledge Base

The NExT Lab KB is a space where students and staff can find information, guides and other resources.

Access it at: https://msd-makerspaces.gitbook.io/next-lab/

Knowledge Base

Mixed Reality Introductory Session

  • Augmented Reality
    HOLOLENS BASICS



    We'll demonstrate the basic hololens interface and gestures

  • Augmented Reality
    FOLOGRAM



    How to connect a headset to show your Rhino geometry.

  • Virtual Reality
    HTC VIVE



    Learn About The HTC VIVE Virtual Reality Hardware

  • Virtual Reality
    VR Development



    The Basics of developing Applications for VR

Microsoft Hololens


Microsoft HoloLens is the first self-contained, holographic computer, enabling you to engage with your digital content and interact with holograms in the world around you.

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.

Fologram

Developed in Melbourne.


Fologram brings 3D geometry from Rhino/Grasshopper into the physical space.

Aided Fabrication. Rethink tolerances. Interact with them.

Fologram Showreel

Vuforia
and Unity

Augmented Reality App Development

Check out our tutorials on the NExT Lab Knowledge Base.

Augmented Reality App Development Process Overview:

  • 1. Vuforia: Develop Image/Model Targets
  • 2. Modelling Package: Create Content
  • 3. Unity: Set up Scene and Alter Hierarchies
  • 4. Unity: Package Application Contents
AR App Development

VIRTUAL REALITY

Fully-Immersive Digital Content

HTC VIVE

Outside-In Tracking VR

HTC Vive Headset

  • 1. Camera Lens

  • 2. Tracking Sensor

  • 3. Headset button

  • 4. Status Light

  • 5. Lens Distance Knob

Vive Headset

HTC Vive Controllers

  • 1. Menu Button

  • 2. Trackpad

  • 3. System Button

  • 4. Status Light

  • 5. Micro-USB Port

  • 6. Tracking Sensor

  • 7. Trigger

  • 8. Grip Button

Vive Controllers

Unreal Engine

Virtual Reality Development

Check out our tutorials on the NExT Lab Knowledge Base.

Unreal Engine Development

Digital Design


Using the Unreal Engine to create immersive environments.

Access Matt Greenwood's tutorials here

Going Further

Design Smarter. Design Better.

Let's see a demo!