014 H.R.”Bum” Bright Building, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
The Immersive Mechanics Visualization Lab (MAESTRO VR Studio) is a lab space fully dedicated to the tasks and goals of the Immersive and Intuitive Data Environments project.
Entrance to the MAESTRO VR Annex. Light box indicates power to the internal dark room lighting.
It is a 14’x17′ secure room with an HTC Vive VR system and associated computer with exceptional graphics card capability. A screen share and projection system allow visitors and collaborators to share the VR experience with the individual directly using the HTC Vive. Legacy dark room lighting (red and amber) allow for a comfortable work environment during in situ investigations.
Current research involves the development of robust methods for translating solid models (e.g., SolidWorks files) and finite element models (e.g., Abaqus models) into the VR environment and for interacting with such models in an intuitive manner.
The VR Studio is an incredibly collaborative space for students and faculty alike to visualize their work.