Virtual Reality Equipment in the ITC

Location:

Information Technology Center ( ITC ) , 1710 E. Sorority Row Opens in new window : Virtual, and Mixed Reality equipment is available for UW students, faculty , and staff to use on a first-come, first-served basis.

Steps to Use the VR Gear:

• Check in at the ITC Front Desk,
• You must be present to get your turn.
• Backpack Computer batteries will last around an hour and half (about 90 minutes). Plan accordingly,
• Computer batteries will recharge in about an hour. Hand-set batteries should last about 6 hours.
• The HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset uses the same backpack computer, and connections. There is not a separate computer for this unit,
• Begin Mixed Reality sessions by starting the Windows 10 Mixed Reality Viewer.

Additional Notes

• The computer is an HP Z VR Backpack G1 Workstation,
• The VR Headset is a 2018 Vive Pro,
• The Mixed Reality Headset is an HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset - Professional Edition
• Read more information on the Vive Pro. Opens in new window
• Read more information about the HP Windows Mixed Reality Headset and Controllers. Opens in new window

Information for set-up and operation of the equipment in the Information Technology Center atruim area (Rm 104) can be found near the station. Opens in new window

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