Focus Group «Extended Reality»
The «Extended Reality» focus group brings together stakeholders in the field of Extended Realities (XR) from across the University.
Project Description
The focus group 'Extended Reality' aims to connect individuals at the University of Bern who apply XR technologies in research or teaching. As almost all faculties deal with corresponding technologies, networking these diverse competencies offers immense synergy potential for the development and use of virtual reality and augmented reality methods in research or higher education. To activate this potential, the focus group regularly organizes workshops on the topic of 'Extended Realities'. These workshops provide a platform for establishing joint project work, in addition to professional exchange and external inspiration (e.g. through guest lectures).
Members:
- T. Birrenbach (MED)
- T. Braun (NAT)
- P. Churakov (NAT)
- M. Ertl (HUM)
- S. Guttormsen (MED)
- E. Hossner (HUM)
- R. Kredel (HUM)
- F. Mast (HUM)
- C. Matt (WISO)
- T. Nef (MED)
- I. Noth (THEO)
- T. Sauter (MED)
- N. Steuri (HIST)
- K. Schnabel (MED)
- R. Wespi (MED)
- S. Zahno (HUM)
The focus group is open to all members of the University of Bern. Those interested should contact the spokesperson of the focus group.
This project has received funding from the Digitalization Commission of the University of Bern (DigiK).
Founding Workshop
During the founding workshop held on March 20, 2023, at the Institute of Sports Science, participants were introduced to the laboratory and CAVE infrastructure available there. Following a welcome address by the President of the Digitalization Commission, members of the focus group presented their previous XR projects. Finally, an informal reception provided additional opportunities for discussion and networking. The focus group's future direction was also discussed.
Presentations
- Programme Workshop Focus Group Extended Reality.pdf (PDF, 145KB)
- Matt - An Information Systems Perspective on Extended Reality (PDF, 413KB)
- Wespi & Sauter - www.visl.ch – Virtual Inselspital Simulation Lab: Medical Extended Reality in Emergency Medicine (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- Hrabošová & Braun - Networking for Immersive COmmunications (PDF, 1017KB)
- Churakov - Visualisation Needs and Challenges in Geosciences (PDF, 6.8 MB)
- Ertl - PlatformCommander ‐ VR beyond ordinary game engines (PDF, 2.0 MB)
- Nef - VR Applications for Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases and Brain Injury (PDF, 6.3 MB)
- Kredel & Maurer - Technological Intricacies of Interactive VR (PDF, 1.2 MB)
- Guttormsen - Overview of Digitalization Projects and Research in Medical Education (PDF, 8.2 MB)
- Zahno, Kredel & Hossner - Complex Sensorimotor Control under Uncertainty (PDF, 3.7 MB)
Workshop 4/2024
A second workshop is scheduled for April 23, 2024 at the Virtual Island Simulation Lab of the Medical Faculty. The program includes a presentation by an external expert in the XR field, as well as an opportunity to become familiar with parts of the infrastructure available at the Medical Faculty. Additionally, there will be time for networking and exchanging ideas.