Resources
Hardware & Software Resources
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 7 AtuCAD, 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.