Leveraging the potential of immersive technologies for education, community, and industry in an equitable and sustainable way.
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Projector Games: Interactive Projection Systems
Projector Games: Interactive Projection Systems The VAR Lab developed a set of projection-based systems for interactive displays, immersive environments, and
VR180 Videos: Immersive Media for Local Experiences
VR180 Videos: Immersive Media for Local Experiences The VAR Lab creates immersive VR180 and VR360 video content designed to place
Replica Liberty Bell Scan: 3D Digitization for Acoustic Research
Replica Liberty Bell Scan: 3D Digitization for Acoustic Research The VAR Lab used an Artec Eva structured-light scanner to 3D
VAR at a Glance
Research, teaching, partnerships, and funding impact through January 2026.
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7+ campuses | TLT | ICDS | All 4 schools
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Community
Carnegie Science | Hagen | Girl Scouts
Grants and Federal
ECGRA | Fish and Wildlife | Erie Fdn
Projects & Events
- 3D Scanning Roadshow Hosted at Behrend in Fall 2022Jacobs, Marcus Adam2023-06-12T13:22:45-04:00
3D Scanning Roadshow Hosted at Behrend in Fall 2022
- Capturing Behrend/Erie Landmarks using LiDAR ScanningJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-07-27T14:50:41-04:00
Capturing Behrend/Erie Landmarks using LiDAR Scanning
- Immersive Exhibits at the Hagen History CenterWnukoski, Joseph John2023-04-02T10:16:32-04:00
Immersive Exhibits at the Hagen History Center
- Oliver Perry Immersive Telescope Exhibit – Hagen History Center in Erie, PAJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-03-31T14:10:53-04:00
Oliver Perry Immersive Telescope Exhibit – Hagen History Center in Erie, PA
- Creation of a Virtual Hike of the Wintergreen GorgeJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-03-31T15:42:18-04:00
Creation of a Virtual Hike of the Wintergreen Gorge
- Wintergreen Gorge Video GameWnukoski, Joseph John2022-09-01T15:47:42-04:00
Wintergreen Gorge Video Game
- Intercultural VAR ExperienceJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-03-20T22:44:07-04:00
Intercultural VAR Experience
- The Immersive Behrend History ProjectWnukoski, Joseph John2023-03-20T22:47:12-04:00
The Immersive Behrend History Project
- Immersive Forensic ExperiencesWnukoski, Joseph John2023-03-20T22:45:09-04:00
Immersive Forensic Experiences
- Serene: A COVID-19 Mental Health Support AppJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-04-02T10:24:08-04:00
Serene: A COVID-19 Mental Health Support App
- Ft LeBoeuf Recreation for VRWnukoski, Joseph John2023-03-20T22:46:26-04:00
Ft LeBoeuf Recreation for VR
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