Through a connection with Innovation Commons at Penn State Behrend, we had the opportunity to support Emily and her dad, Thad, in creating a more accessible solution for her custom footwear needs. Because Emily has a leg length difference, she requires custom shoes, which can be incredibly expensive to produce. Using the Space Spider structured
The VAR Lab was proud to partner with Young Erie Professionals for an engaging evening focused on the intersection of technology and mental health. Attendees had the opportunity to experience three interactive VR stations designed to highlight the power of virtual reality in supporting wellbeing: • Mindfulness & Relaxation - immersive environments promoting presence and
Have you seen a new robot dog roaming around campus and wondered who he is? That’s BenBen! He’s the VAR Lab’s Unitree Go2 Pro. Our Director Chris Shelton took him out for a walk around campus to meet his new friend Millie! To our students, BenBen is more than a piece of technology—he’s a
It's time to make it official! Lauren Cass submitted the evidence to Guinness World Records to verify her record of spending 55 hours watching content in virtual reality. Keep your fingers crossed! We're all wishing her the best of luck for it!
