As part of her Fulbright research at the VAR Lab, Bibiana Mayer Steckel is leading a project focused on understanding brain activity during immersive virtual reality experiences. Together with Dr. Christopher R. Shelton, in collaboration with Dr. Erica Edwards, and with the support of Maya Alhasan, the team is investigating best practices for EEG data
The other day our director Christopher R. Shelton and student researcher Remington Orange used an Artec Eva structured light scanner to 3D scan the replica of the Liberty Bell in the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC). This was a project with Jon Young at University Park as part of their research exploring frequencies based
At 7:22am on Monday, April 07, Lauren Cass officially set a new world record for longest time spent in VR consuming media (55 hours). Way to go, Lauren!! You can read more about it below: https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2025/04/15/guinness-record-virtual-reality-viewing-penn-state-behrend-55-hours/83082701007/ https://www.yourerie.com/news/local-news/penn-state-student-successful-in-attempt-to-surpass-vr-world-record/
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
