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...
Ātea – Digital Marae

Ātea – Digital Marae

Ātea: Developing Māori digital capacity and engagement 2018 – 2024   Overview Ātea, using new technologies in novel ways to design and build digital spaces guided by Māori protocol and worldviews. Ātea incorporates augmented, virtual and mixed realities to share...
Immersive VR for Children in Formal Education

Immersive VR for Children in Formal Education

Immersive Virtual Reality for Children in Formal Education 2020 – 2023 Summary This PhD thesis explored the integration of virtual reality (VR) technology into formal education, specifically targeting school-aged children. While VR has gained traction primarily...
Effective Storytelling for Cinematic VR

Effective Storytelling for Cinematic VR

Exploring Effective Storytelling Guidelines for Cinematic Virtual Reality 2018 – 2022 Summary This PhD research dives into the complex realm of cinematic virtual reality (CVR) to address challenges and offer innovative solutions for creating immersive...