Oregon Reality (OR) Lab

How can 3D scanning and augmented reality help visitors to Oregon's coastal wildlife reserves understand and learn about these unique ecosystems? Can AR help Oregonians to appreciate and protect the natural wilife diversity that lives under water? We joined the researchers, designers and developers from the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab on site to teach a 3D Gaussian Splatting workshop, scan the Otter Rock reserve, and begin to understand these questions. Thanks for the great day Danny Pimentel! What an excellent start to this partnership! #3DGS #3DGaussianSplatting #3DGaussianSplats #3DGaussianSplat #ux #research #ar #spatialcomputing #augmentedreality

My first funded VR project involved teaching youth about Paleoclimatology by learning how to extract ice cores in VR. When the first Snap AR #Spectacles came out a few years ago, I created a simple visualization of ice core extractions with a hand auger, though this didn't take advantage of the affordances of AR wearables. This time, with the new #Spectacles, I am adapting this work to create a futuristic mini research base on a sliver of Antarctica where users will be able to work with an AI drone to extract ice cores. Meaningful interactivity is key, as is identification with the scientist, which can be increased through customization interfaces and other factors. Lots to explore when we finish this up. Want to collaborate with us at the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab? Message me! We have a great team of researchers, creatives, and strategists with a passion for storytelling for social and environmental impact. #augmentedreality #AR #VR #Snap #Wearables #science #STEM #Education #Research University of Oregon University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication University of Oregon Portland

Mentor and Judge applications for MIT Reality Hack 2025 are now OPEN! ?? As a?mentor, you’ll guide teams as they build the future of Experiential Technology. ?? As a?judge, you’ll evaluate groundbreaking projects and award the best innovations. ?????Mentor mode.???Judge mindset. ??? January 23-27, 2025 ?? Cambridge, MA Don’t miss your chance to shape the next wave of immersive technology. Apply now at www.mitrealityhack.com Maria Rice Scott W. Greenwald Brian Hui Luke Porwol Lucas De Bonet Oksana Slyusar Mehek Gosalia Grace Park Shirly Spikes Sultan Sharrief Y. Jenny Wang, Ph.D. Tariq Bahaaaldeen Tymon Lindell Collin Hadley Jared Bienz Thomas Jackson Lex Avellino

How can 3D scanning and augmented reality help visitors to Oregon's coastal wildlife reserves understand and learn about these unique ecosystems? Can AR help Oregonians to appreciate and protect the natural wilife diversity that lives under water? We joined the researchers, designers and developers from the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab on site to teach a 3D Gaussian Splatting workshop, scan the Otter Rock reserve, and begin to understand these questions. Thanks for the great day Danny Pimentel! What an excellent start to this partnership! #3DGS #3DGaussianSplatting #3DGaussianSplats #3DGaussianSplat #ux #research #ar #spatialcomputing #augmentedreality

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Nadia Tamez & her team at Synergy Studios have done cutting edge storytelling projects with global brands: Nike, Adidas, Coachella, HBO…and now University of Oregon Portland ?? This summer they worked with our Immersive Media Comms students to create an AR mural for our new PDX campus. By embedding themselves in one of the most successful experiential agencies in Latin America, students are getting a hands on understanding of how to go from ideation to distribution in the #XR space. Yesterday, we got a chance to show her around the campus and Oregon Reality (OR) Lab 2.0, test some early proof of concepts, and hear about how the development is progressing…not to mention an AMAZING opportunity for our students that involve some time in Guadalajara next year ???? More to come. Want to learn about our programs, or just want to collaborate on active XR research and creative works through the lab? Hit me up! Sco Ducks ?? University of Oregon University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication #immersive #ar #mr #vr #xr #media #hechoenmexico

Come join us! Our Immersive Ducks are taking flight as future leaders of this industry!

Thanks to University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication and Julia Boboc for covering Snap AR Scholars and the work that our PDX + Eugene students are doing to create AR experiences for social impact. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e5cU7dcU Oh! And don't forget to vote for the experience they developed (Hope for Haiti AR) at the AWE Auggies Site: https://auggies.awexr.com/ Shout out to the Snap AR Scholars that worked directly on the first prototype and study 1! Luke Walker for leading the design team: Kathleen Darby Tai Le Catherine Armstrong Alec Freudenstein AND Shane Burrell for leading the research team: Samantha Lorenzo Lanore Hahn Songyi Ahn Emmanuel Maduneme Laura Gattis

?? Meet?Kathleen Darby?Darby, a current Masters student and Designer who is passionate about creating for XR. ?? ??As a proud Double Duck,?Kathleen?is set to graduate this spring with her Masters in Immersive Media Communications through the?University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, building upon her background in Motion Graphics and UX Design.?Kathleen?aims to use her knowledge in XR to work for a creative technology company making XR products or experiences. ??Currently, she is interning at the?Meridian Treehouse?Foundation, where she is creating tools for educators to better understand if and how XR can be utilized in their classroom. ???At UO Portland Industry Night, she will be showcasing interactive AR projects she's been working on with?#Snapchat?AR Scholars, led by Professor?Danny Pimentel?and in collaboration with?Luke Walker. ???Fun fact:?Kathleen?has a long legacy at the university. And has had the privilege of designing for various departments including UO Housing, UO Central Marketing,?Whitebox Gallery, and Printing Services. And yes, you might recognize her work—she's the designer behind the University of Oregon Student ID card! View her amazing portfolio of work here: https://lnkd.in/gnftwwz6 ?? Connect with?Kathleen?and other UO students and industry leaders at UO Portland Industry Night! Reserve your spot now to join the conversation:?https://lnkd.in/gi3bdXRQ #UOPortland #IndustryNight #SOJC #motiondesign #ImmersiveMedia #UXDesign #XRTechnology #snapchat #augmentedreality #UniversityofOregon #DoubleDuck #XR