Get ready to witness history! VAR Lab Director Christopher Shelton and Immersive Administrator Lauren Cass are preparing to take on an ambitious challenge: breaking the current world record of 50 hours for the longest continuous time spent watching content in a virtual reality (VR) headset. The duo aims to set a new record of 55
Recently, we have started our partnership with Snap-tite Hose! Last Friday, some of our team members met with members of Snap-tite Hose to begin our future projects, one that supports our mission to further efforts with innovation, training, and developing with technology. We begin this project by focusing on the Quality Assurance (QA) Lab,
The first trial run of a very special event. Stay tuned for more details on how to get involved in a world-breaking event on April 5th!
A new hairstyle just dropped for this winter, tutorial in the video. Have some fun outside in style in this cold weather, VAR Lab edition!
Penn State's VAR Edu at the Behrend campus and the IMEX Lab at the University Park campus have joined forces to create a comprehensive catalog of available immersive experiences. This unified resource compiles Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and 360-degree video content from various marketplaces into a convenient and easy-to-navigate one-stop-shop. The catalog addresses a common
VAR Studios has launched the MatchBox Studio, a compact 3D asset creation machine built into a box that is located in the Merwin Building's industrial Highbay. The Merwin Building, part of the Knowledge Park business park near Penn State Behrend, houses numerous companies, including the VAR Lab headquarters. The MatchBox Studio is one of 11
The VAR Lab is excited to announce the formal launch of its Affiliate & Associate Program, which provides exciting opportunities to foster a collaborative environment. This program is open to Behrend faculty and staff who wish to engage more closely with the VAR Lab. It offers individuals access to additional resources, equipment, and expertise. The
Matchbox Studio is thrilled to announce an ongoing project that will showcase our exceptional team in a creative, fun, and personable way through the creation of a 3D model member catalog! Remington Orange, the project manager, has meticulously planned the workflow and is now capturing the scans, completing the post-processing, and publishing the 3D models
The VAR Lab is excited to announce the creation of a Project Management Office (PMO). As the Lab continues to grow and take on increasingly complex projects, a dedicated PMO will help to better manage resources, reduce project risks, and ultimately deliver better results towards achieving the Lab's mission. The PMO will be responsible for
On March 1, 2023, Dr. Ralph Ford, the Chancellor of Penn State Behrend, delivered his annual State of the College address, during which he discussed Behrend's Open Lab environment. The VAR Lab was showcased as one of the Open Lab initiatives that provide Behrend students with a diverse set of experiences. This recognition demonstrates the
