Virtual Reality Projects
A collection of VR related research including write ups, projects, tutorials and more from Ashley Bennett.
Shared Code
VR Locomotion
Testing a locomotion mechanic I have yet to see implemented elsewhere, using a target marker to denote your viewing direction, as explained in this blog post.
Hunt Ducks VR
In progress. A 3D game built in Unity for Google VR, inspired by the classic game Duck Hunt on the NES.
Breakout VR
A Breakout game in Unity 5 with an optional VR mode for Google Cardboard. Used as a testbed for various input methods, primarily head/gaze based.
Roll-a-Ball VR
Created as a way to learn both Unity and Google Cardboard. A basic scene which could lead to a skill based physics game.
Other projects
Several other projects shared through GitHub, such as the basic settings needed for creating a Google VR scene in Unity, or for reproducing bugs for Unity/Google.
Blog Posts, Articles, etc.
VR for Beginners: Cardboard, Unity and iOS
A tutorial on getting started with Unity and Google VR.
VR Case for iPhone 6S Google Cardboard QR Code
A VR phone case I purchased didn't have a Google VR QR code, so I created one.
Stereoscopic Panorama
A "VR screenshot" taken from Mirror's Edge Catalyst using NVIDIA's Ansel tool, displayed as an interactive panorama using a Google VR WebView. Try in your mobile device's browser to view in stereoscopic VR.
Formula 1 Competition
Tata Communications and the Mercedes AMG Pertronas team hosted their third annual F1 Connectivity Innovation Prize competition in July 2016 with this year's challenges being based on AR & VR. PDF's of briefs: 1) Fan Experience, 1) Remote Team Collaboration.
State of the Industry
A primer on the VR industry & gaming for those that are unfamiliar, outlining the major players, platforms, projections and some opportunities.
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Digital Library Demo
VR digital store design demo.