GAME:Next mini-exhibition at Science Gallery tomorrow evenin

[Anonymous]

Science Gallery will host the European premiere of Project Holodeck which uses the Oculus Rift, PS Move, Razer controllers as well as a custom written game to give the players a 360 immersive gaming experience.

You can also try Neurosky’s headset where you can play games with your brainwaves and if you are in a kitty mood, wear cat ears that’s respond to how excited or sad you are. See it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjcaf4cOjpE

And it’s free.

When: Tues, 18th Dec, 6pm-8pm
Where: Upstairs, Deloitte Gallery, Science Gallery

More details: http://sciencegallery.com/events/2012/12/game-next-launch-showcase-project-holodeck-and-oculus-rift

[Aphra K]

cat ears…really?

Aphra

[Anonymous]

Thanks for posting. I just got back. tried the project Holodeck. Interesting. It was just placeholder graphics but I enjoyed the experience. I hope the occulus rift catches on.
I also tried the cats ears. The rep said they do a range of more serious devices without ears and with more sensors. I think the cats ears were a bit of a waste.(of the potential of the hardware) The ears are supposed to move to show your brain state but you cant tell what state you ears are which defeats the purpose of a brainwave biofeedback device.
Unfortunately I looked stupid.:D the ears look great, just not meant for an old person like me. I can see how they would be very popular for the young anime croud.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for posting. I just got back. tried the project Holodeck. Interesting. It was just placeholder graphics but I enjoyed the experience. I hope the occulus rift catches on.
I also tried the cats ears. The rep said they do a range of more serious devices without ears and with more sensors. I think the cats ears were a bit of a waste. The ears are supposed to move to show your brain state but you cant tell what state you ears are which defeats the purpose of a brainwave biofeedback device. plus I looked stupid.[/quote:e9bdc9e49a]
It’s great work given that they are only 4 months in. The cat ears is a big draw for cosplayers, there’s even 3rd party ear customisations as well as tails to go with it! Here I am wearing the necomimi ears – https://twitter.com/whykay/status/281084091133227008/photo/1

I tried Project Holodeck as well, over a grand worth of kit per person was just wow, although compared to what one use to pay for to get the same environment and feel. It’s still quite rough around the edges, but it’s quite exciting. I finally saw the Oculus Rift, and knowing these folks are working on something that they hope would make it more affordable for consumers and developers is fantastic.

People should still try it out, it’s an experience, that’s for sure. A pair of kids were playing earlier and one of them asked after taking off the gear about when is it available to buy. Which is a great response, plus the kids really enjoyed playing with Project Holodeck, and it wasn’t about the graphics.

[Anonymous]

I know I’m not the target audience for the Nekomimi. Its a great idea.
It might be nice if the ears made a cute anime noise of some kind as your brain state changed so the wearer could also know what state they were in. Great technology. I really love the idea of biofeedback integration into games and for theraputic applications. I cant wait to see some of the applications developed for their headsets.

I have to admit I am insanely excited about project holodeck and the possibilities of the Occulus Rift
Ever since I tried the Virtuality VR headset in the 90’s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP8wSw4bBuA
I have been waiting for a consumer version, finally its on the way.
What the holodeck team are doing is really ambitious. very exciting to see. It was definitely worth going. and only 4 months, wow. that is impressive.

[Anonymous]

Neurosky main products are a headset that lets you play games via biofeedback – http://neurosky.com/Products/MindWaveMobile.aspx – which is also on demo at the gallery. You can play games and it’s actually interesting to try out. That’s their main technology.

The necomimi is just a fun gadget but were surprised that it got so popular.

[Anonymous]

Some (dev blog) videos from the Project Holodeck guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVYjOkt3OX8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRQugHb8E5o

And some media coverage:

Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/1220/1224328044459.html
Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pursuedbyabear/2012/12/18/if-you-need-me-ill-be-on-the-holodeck/
The Daily Shift: http://thedailyshift.com/2012/12/19/can-we-go-on-the-holodeck-for-christmas/
Kevin Flanagan: http://ageofangels.net/2012/12/20/virtual-game-worlds-have-arrived-in-dublin/

[Aphra K]

This is not just games but it is in the Science Gallery and looks interesting

Aphra

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