Taking off the VR Goggles..

In starting this project, my partners and I thought of different ways to build a 360 degree VR space. My partner and I were assigned to build the space in the most proficient, economical, and durable way. One of the main functions required was an easy assembly and breakdown, so that future students could use it.

What was so admirable about projection mapping, and having it at our school was experiencing VR as a group. Some people have said that the VR goggles make you dizzy or nauseous. It’s important to see these things together, for teaching, and to prove that it could be done very low budget.

As much as we tried to think outside the box, we came to the conclusion that a dome-like structure would be the most effective way to create the most immersive space. Our end goal was to have this fully functioning by the Innovation Summit at X-Labs (an event showcasing all of the VR projects at James Madison University).

We began to start printing at a higher fill density, and wanted to raise the dome by two feet so it could accommodate more people. The other advantage was that it allowed for more projection space, making it feel more immersive.