Resources

Hardware & Software Resources

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Our lab is a treasure trove of cutting-edge tools and resources, specifically tailored for students and community members keen on innovating in various industries. Our lab not only provides the tools below but also offers a conducive environment for learning, experimenting, and creating. Whether you're interested in virtual and augmented reality, spatial computing technologies, or related fields, the Reality ColLab is your gateway to innovation and creativity.
List of some of the resources at the Reality Collab, including hardware and software tools: 

Hardware: 

1. VR Headsets: 

Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Hololens.
  

2. 3D Printers: 

Generative AI:  MIdjourney, ChatGPT, Blockade Labs, Adobe Firefly, AI Voice Generator, and more.

Software:  

1. Development Engines: 

Unity 
Unreal Engine
NVIDIA Omniverse

2. 3D Modeling and Animation Software: 

Adobe Substance 
TwinMotion 
Blender
Cinema 4D


3. Graphic Design and Image Editing: 

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) 
  

4. Video Editing and Sharing: 

Adobe Premiere Pro 
WeVideo and AI video editing
Kaltura 
  

5. Augmented Reality (AR) Development: 

Unity
ARKit (for iOS development) 
ARCore (for Android development) 
Adobe Aero 
  

6. 3D Printing Software: 

Ultimaker Cura (slicer software for Ultimaker 3D printers) 
Autodesk Meshmixer 
  

7. Photogrammetry Software: 

Agisoft Metashape 
RealityCapture 
  

8. Virtual Reality (VR) Content Creation: 

Gravity Sketch 
Quill 
  

9. CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software: 

Autodesk Revit & AutoCAD, SketchUp 
  

10. Simulation and Training Software: 

TwinMotion and Enscape
Ovation

11. Spatial Audio Tools: 

Unity 3D Audio 
Unreal Engine Audio 
  

12. Version Control: 

Git 
GitHub or GitLab for collaboration 
  

13. Collaboration Tools: 

Microsoft Teams
Spatial 

15. Web Development: 

A framework like Spatial and FrameVR for creating VR experiences on the web 
WebXR API for integrating XR experiences into web applications 
  

16. Learning Resources: 

Online tutorials and documentation for all software and hardware tools 
XR development courses or certifications 
  

17. Community and Support: 

Unity Education Group, Educause XR Community, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Houston ION, HP's Future of Work

We ensure that the software is regularly updated to the latest versions, and provide adequate training and documentation to help users make the most of the resources available in the Lab.