Virtual reality research at WID is focused on advancing the field of virtual reality, ranging from creating novel and natural interfaces for immersive virtual environments to developing methods, techniques, and tools to better understand, evaluate, and develop interactive virtual experiences. The challenges and benefits of this research span across many disciplines.

Virtual reality researchers engage in projects with departments such as Industrial and Systems Engineering, Design Studies, Library and Information Studies, Nursing, Art, Dance as well as projects in Digital Humanities.

Virtual reality is a key component of WID’s Data Science Hub.

Researchers use virtual reality to demonstrate effectiveness of 3D visualization as a learning tool

2024-11-14T12:27:01-06:00

Researchers from the Neuroimaging Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and Dr. Karen Schloss from Wisconsin Institute for the Discovery at University Wisconsin-Madison have developed the UW Virtual Brain Project, producing unique, interactive, 3D narrated diagrams to help students learn about the structure and function of perceptual systems in the human brain.

Researchers use virtual reality to demonstrate effectiveness of 3D visualization as a learning tool2024-11-14T12:27:01-06:00

Cap Times Q&A: Kevin Ponto Wants to Use Virtual Reality to Solve Real-world Problems

2024-11-14T22:09:09-06:00

For WID's Kevin Ponto, virtual reality is more than a way of playing video games or simulating roller coaster rides. He thinks VR can be a tool for solving real-world problems.

Cap Times Q&A: Kevin Ponto Wants to Use Virtual Reality to Solve Real-world Problems2024-11-14T22:09:09-06:00

Catalysts for Science Policy Group Finds New Home at WID, Focuses on Forensic Science Policy

2024-11-15T14:03:42-06:00

CaSP is joining with the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery to amplify its voice on science policy issues. On October 4 in the Discovery Building, they host a panel on improving forensic science policy.

Catalysts for Science Policy Group Finds New Home at WID, Focuses on Forensic Science Policy2024-11-15T14:03:42-06:00

Researchers Wield New Technology to Preserve Old Places and Cultural Heritage

2025-01-27T14:27:02-06:00

Systems programmer Ross Tredinnick led an effort to create a 3D virtual replica of the Norway Building near Mount Horeb, WI before its disassembly in 2015. Visitors to the new Driftless Historium can experience it starting June 3.

Researchers Wield New Technology to Preserve Old Places and Cultural Heritage2025-01-27T14:27:02-06:00

Outreach in 3D

2025-01-27T14:05:00-06:00

The Living Environments Lab at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery takes outreach seriously. On April 1, the lab welcomed dozens of students from the Wisconsin Indian Education Association Conference into the CAVE and Dev Lab to experience 3D virtual environments.

Outreach in 3D2025-01-27T14:05:00-06:00

Virtually real

2024-11-14T22:28:55-06:00

UW Living Environments Lab takes sci-fi concept into the physical world

Virtually real2024-11-14T22:28:55-06:00

CSI: Discovery

2025-01-27T13:39:41-06:00

An emerging collaboration between the Living Environments Lab at WID and the Dane County Sheriff’s office is bringing crime scene investigation into the 21st century with 3D scanning technology.

CSI: Discovery2025-01-27T13:39:41-06:00

WID Team Probes Home Health Environments with Virtual Reality

2025-01-27T10:47:01-06:00

How do everyday objects in the home influence a person's ability to follow a medical regimen? To find the answer, a diverse group of researchers at WID has developed a new approach that combines real household data and virtual reality technology.

WID Team Probes Home Health Environments with Virtual Reality2025-01-27T10:47:01-06:00
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