About VR Lab
Who we are
The Virtual Reality Laboratory (VR Lab) serves as an integral component of the iFREE GROUP Innovation and Research Centre at HKSYU. Its primary objective is to support research endeavours, facilitate learning and teaching initiatives, and promote various university-wide engagements. The establishment of the VR Lab aligns closely with HKSYU’s overarching strategic and academic development plans, thereby propelling the realms of applied digital humanities and social sciences to unprecedented heights. By seamlessly integrating the University’s liberal arts, digital humanities, and cutting-edge technological advancements, the VR Lab fosters a conducive environment for collaborative projects among academia, students, local society, and industries. The key areas of focus encompass the following:
Collaborative Research Activities
The VR Lab actively encourages and facilitates collaborative research endeavours, fostering interdisciplinary investigations and knowledge exchange among scholars, researchers and professionals.
Learning and Teaching Activities
With a strong emphasis on educational pursuits, the VR Lab supports innovative learning and teaching methodologies by leveraging virtual reality technologies, thereby enhancing the educational experience for students.
University-wide Activities
The VR Lab serves as a central hub for various university-wide activities, including workshops, seminars, and conferences, fostering a vibrant intellectual community and promoting cross-disciplinary interactions among faculty, students, and external stakeholders.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to engage in fruitful discussions regarding potential collaborations with your department/organization.
What we have
The VR Lab is equipped with a comprehensive array of cutting-edge technological resources to support its research and development endeavours. These resources include:
C A V E (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment)
It is a cutting-edge technology that creates a fully immersive virtual reality experience by projecting high-resolution graphics onto multiple walls and floors of a specially designed room, allowing users to interact with virtual environments in a three-dimensional space.
High-speed PC Workstations
Our VR Lab is equipped with six high-speed PC workstations that are specifically tailored for immersive experience development. These advanced workstations are equipped with powerful 3D/Game engines such as Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, and Blender, enabling us to create and design immersive experiences for a wide range of applications and purposes.
Seminar / Workshop Space
The VR Lab encompasses a dedicated seminar/workshop space furnished with an overhead projector and a sound system, providing a versatile environment conducive to a multitude of learning and teaching activities. This well-equipped space enables the facilitation of engaging seminars and workshops, fostering an interactive and immersive educational experience for participants.
Photogrammetry Technology
The VR Lab provides specialized consultancy services pertaining to photogrammetry, a technique employed to digitize physical objects with utmost precision for computer-based representation. Photogrammetry serves as a valuable tool for creating detailed and accurate digital models of various real-life objects, encompassing organic forms, intricate mechanical components, and architectural structures. Through its photogrammetry consultancy, the VR Lab offers expertise and guidance in harnessing this technology to achieve optimal outcomes in the realm of digital modelling and preservation.
WebGL Technology
The VR Lab offers expert consultancy services in the domain of WebGL technology, enabling the transformation of VR environments developed using Unity Engine into web-accessible applications. This technology is particularly suited for web-enabled experiences such as virtual tours, virtual museums, and lightweight games.
Virtual Asset Library
The VR Lab encompasses a comprehensive Virtual Asset Library that houses a wide range of valuable digital resources. These assets include digital models, 360 videos, and photos, which are readily available for download.
Other VR/AR Devices
Within the VR Lab, an assortment of diverse portable VR/AR devices is made available, including VR headsets, wearable computers, 3D glasses, and other similar technologies. These devices serve as valuable tools for research and development endeavours, allowing for the exploration, experimentation, and advancement of virtual and augmented reality applications within the academic context.
Where we are
The VR Lab is situated at
Hong Kong Shue Yan University,
RHB507, Research Complex High Block,
6 Wai Tsui Crescent, North Point, Hong Kong.
For booking, inquiries and further information, please feel free to reach out to the following contact persons associated with the VR Lab:
VR Lab Manager
Mr Chun Leung, SZE
clsze@hksyu.edu
Director of the VR Lab
Dr Kung Wong, LAU
laukw@hksyu.edu
They will be pleased to assist you and address any queries or collaboration opportunities you may have.