On March 21st we had our 4th contact moment of the TETRA ExperienceTwin project. The event was dedicated to sharing our research insights to create more useful, enjoyable and immersive XR experiences. The day continued with an exciting interactive workshop which looked into the various challenges that all our partners face when incorporating XR solutions in their industries. Finally, the event was capped off with a captivating talk by Klaas Bombeke on how to use data in XR to understand and improve the user experience.

What is mirror dwelling? Do people mirror dwell in social VR platforms? Why do they mirror dwell? We try to answer these and more questions in this blogpost.

Social Virtual Reality (SVR) has gained traction for communication through platforms like VRChat. Avatars, serving as digital embodiments, bridge users' authentic selves with virtual representations. This blog post explores the complex interplay between self and avatar in SVR, examining factors contributing to body ownership and emotional ramifications.

This scientific study illuminates the path to successful VR integration in education and entertainment emphasizing the need for positive perceptions, communal expectations, habitual use, and tangible benefits.

November 26th marked another Science Day at UGent during which we opened our XR labs and shared our research insights and advancements with more than 200 visitors.

On October 5th we had our 3rd contact moment of the TETRA ExperienceTwin project which was dedicated to a captivating exploration of XR development and groundbreaking research in the world of science. Our day was filled with workshops and scientific insights.

A recap of the XR Espresso event co-hosted by imec-mict-UGent, XR Valey and HITLab Howest on 8th June, 2023.

On May 16th and 17th, the ExperienceDNA framework was presented at ITF World 2023.