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Virtual and Augmented Reality Interaction Core

The Virtual & Augmented Reality Interaction Core (VARI) provides state-of-the art virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) hardware to perform neuroscience or social science research at the University.

The VARI core is located on the third floor of Mackey social science (MSS rooms 306, 308 and 309). This core also provides VR/AR software development services (and to a limited extent mobile app development) to help University faculty with research that aims to use VR/AR.

Core director

Graduate assistants

Services provided to users

  • Technical support, assistance and training of core users
  • Access to various VR and AR equipment (it is possible to check out headsets/computing equipment for use 
  • Accessible room (MSS309) for conducting user studies (tracking space 15 x 15 feet) (room can be scheduled using a calendar).  
  • 3D Software development services for VR/AR hardware (development of immersive VR/AR environment in Unity or other 3D engines)

The equipment supported by the Virtual and Augmented Reality Interaction Core includes: