VR Lab Members Attend CHI 2026
VR Lab members presented research and contributed to a workshop on augmented mixed-reality and robotic body parts at CHI 2026.
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How can we avoid hitting objects we can't see?
A haptic belt that warns VR users about real-world obstacles before they collide with them, improving immersion without breaking the experience.
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MR for Accessibility: Augmenting Senses for Inclusive Virtual Worlds
Using Mixed Reality to adapt human sensing and interaction for more inclusive digital experiences.
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ARME featured on University of Birmingham press releases
The ARME project and the business development that is spinning off (JAMS) have been featured by the University of Birmingham in two press releases: …
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ARME Project Gains Momentum with iCURE Support
The ARME project is celebrating a new milestone with additional backing from the iCURE program (https://www.icureprogramme.com). This UKRI …
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Impact Acceleration Awards
The project has secured two impact acceleration awards, one to develop a version of the application to run on iOS, the other to work with the Museum …
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Max Di Luca interview
Max delves into the Augmented Reality Music Ensemble project in an interview at the University of Birmingham. The project’s core ambition is to …
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Plug-in for Simulating Harmonious Music Synchronization
We are delighted to announce a groundbreaking development in the project. We have successfully created a remarkable plug-in designed to simulate the …
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Beyond the Page: Designing Inclusive AR Storytelling for All Learners
Pamela Aculey and Alex Kosminsky shared how inclusive AR storytelling can support children who find traditional reading formats challenging.
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Beyond avatars: Designing bodily interfaces in virtual environments
Xiang Li discussed body-centric interfaces and embodied interaction for virtual, augmented and mixed reality environments.
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Grasping the Virtual World
Gavin Buckingham discussed how people perceive and interact with objects through touch, movement and immersive virtual reality.
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BhamXR visit to the Extreme Robotics Lab
BhamXR members visited the Extreme Robotics Lab to explore links between robotics, XR, sensing, control and human-centred interaction.
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Motion Capture Crash Course
A hands-on motion capture crash course introduced researchers to motion capture setup, markerless tracking, data acquisition and analysis.
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BhamXR First Meetup
The first BhamXR meetup brought the University of Birmingham XR community together for discussion, networking and research exchange.
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