i-Space: Student Project

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The i-Space, maintained by the Library of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is an experimental learning space designed for inspiration, ideation, and implementation. This collection showcases the student work resulting from projects conducted in i-Space, fostering innovation, creativity, and practical skills across various disciplines.

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    ["i-Space: Student Project - VR Training for Laser Cutter Operation"]

    i-Space: Student Project - VR Training for Laser Cutter Operation

    The Virtual Reality (VR) Training for Laser Cutter Operation was developed as a supplementary training tool for the PolyU Library’s technical support staff to practice and become familiar with the operation of a laser cutter. The application simulates the environment, laser cutter model, essential operational procedures, and corresponding responses of our laser cutter in service as realistically as feasible. A computer with a simplified laser cutting software interface was also built to simulate the software operation. Interactions (primarily on/off) with all other peripheral equipment, such as the ventilation system, air compressor, and earmuffs, are triggered through button clicks in an on-screen menu. The application simulates the operational procedures and corresponding reactions of the real laser cutter as closely as necessary. New technical staff members who are trained but not yet proficient with laser cutting can practice safely in an immersive environment enabled by VR technology.

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    Virtual reality Makerspaces in libraries Virtual reality -- Library applications Laser beam cutting
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    ["i-Space: Student Project - VR Tour of the Library’s i-Space"]

    i-Space: Student Project - VR Tour of the Library’s i-Space

    3D Modelling and Virtual Reality Tour of the Library’s i-Space
    A virtual reality tour was developed by a student that allows the user to navigate and explore the virtual Library’s i-Space (4/F North Wing) freely using a mouse and keyboard as playing a first-person shooter game. The student used 3DS MAX 3D modeling software to create a virtual space of i-Space and its 3D objects bit by bit including furniture, plants, laser printers, 3D printers and PCs video wall. Then, all these 3D objects are imported into Unity software to complete the VR game development. With his tremendous effort, user can get the first-person experience of the i-Space just like visiting in person and learn about what facilities provided in the Digital Makerspace. The web version of the virtual tour is available here: https://webapp.lib.polyu.edu.hk/ispaceVR/

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    Human-computer interaction Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Pao Yue-kong Library Virtual reality
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    ["i-Space: Student Project - 3D Modelling and VR Tour of a Green Park"]

    i-Space: Student Project - 3D Modelling and VR Tour of a Green Park

    During COVID-19 outbreak, people are staying at homes to lower the chance of infection. Having a long period lockdown, do you miss the moment you walk along a country park to enjoy a breath of fresh air? A student has developed a virtual Green Park with first-person view navigation, you can take a virtual walk and feel it by controlling the movement with a mouse and keyboard. This Park provides an auto-pilot feature, in which an i-Space cat will introduce the Park to you after selecting a self-guided tour function. Users can also fly a drone in the Park to experience a bird's eye view for the whole park.
    The student uses 3D modeling software to create a virtual landscape of the Green Park and its 3D objects including plants, fountain, bench, direction board and buildings. These objects are openly accessible for download. You can import the objects into Unity software to create a unique and exquisite virtual park for your loved ones.

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    Human-computer interaction Parks Virtual reality
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