Augmented and Virtual Reality are the next paradigm in computing. From training and educational applications to fitness and therapy, AR/VR technologies are finding applications in all industries. Career opportunities for those skilled in creating spatial computing applications are growing rapidly. And anyone joining the workforce today will likely interact with AR/VR applications in their chosen field.
UMKC’s Innovation Studio provides instruction on real-time 3D application development. On site AR/VR experts offer consultation to industry and academia on how to implement spatial computing applications. Courses are offered covering both fundamentals and hands-on development of real-time 3D and AR/VRapplications.
HTC Vive Pro
High end consumer VR headset with high resolution display.
HTC Vive Focus 3
Standalone VR Headset built for enterprise use cases.
Kandao Obsidian
A 3D 360 camera for capturing immersive videos and photos.
Looking Glass 8k Display
Experience 3D without glasses using a unique prism technology that turns a computer monitor into a three dimensional display.
Microsoft Hololens 2
Microsoft’s Mixed Reality headset works out of the box as a collaboration tool. Wearers can see and manipulate 3D models in real time in front of their very eyes, just like Tony Stark!
Occulus Quest 2
The most popular and affordable standalone VR headset for consumers. The platform of choice for developers targeting consumers.
Varjo XR-3 VR Headset
Highest resolution VR headset on the market. Used by auto industry and other engineering firms for near-reality visualization.
Valve Index VR Headset
Top end consumer VR headset that includes controllers that can detect finger placement.
Contact
Joseph Sailor Usher
AR/VR Coordinator
816-235-2223
jsusher@umkc.edu
innovationstudio@umkc.edu