VR Baby Training Tool (VRBTT)

VR Baby Training Tool (VRBTT)

VR Baby Training Tool (VRBTT) 2022 – ongoing The VR Baby Training Tool (VRBTT) allows students to interact with a simulated baby in a safe environment and become confident in edu-caregiving skills in early childhood settings. The aim is to support infant teachers to...
AR in Emergency Management

AR in Emergency Management

Exploring the Efficacy of Augmented Reality Games for Flood Preparedness and Response 2021 – 2024 Summary This Ph.D. research project investigates the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) games to foster both emergency preparedness and effective response,...
Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative – AIGI

Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative – AIGI

Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative Welcome to the Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative (AIGI) at the HIT Lab NZ!     Background AIGI was founded in 2019 with the support of the Tertiary Education Commission NZ funding of $3.2...
Exploring Game-Based Tools for Youth Social Anxiety

Exploring Game-Based Tools for Youth Social Anxiety

How Might We Co-Design and Evaluate a Game-Based Approach for Youth Social Anxiety? 2020-2024 Summary This research investigates the intersection of games + virtual reality as a support and exposure tool for anxiety and asks how might we co-design and evaluate a...