EAC open house to introduce visitors to virtual worlds
Curious about the latest in virtual reality and ground-breaking technology?
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Emerging Analytics Center (EAC) will host an Open House Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. The free event welcomes visitors between the hours of 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but .
EAC Director Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira said the event, which will engage the center鈥檚 faculty, staff, and students in a variety of hands-on activities, is an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in computer-generated worlds.
鈥淥ur hope is the visitor is captivated by the discovery, wonder, and fun aspects of virtual and augmented realities,鈥� Cruz-Neira said.
Attendees will experience the scientific applications, engineering environments, architectural designs, training activities, educational experiences, business analytics, and art spaces that stem from the dynamics of virtual and augmented reality, she said.
Featured applications include using a 26-projector immersive CAVE, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, a 180-degree immersion dome, and a variety of mobile devices to demonstrate all the center offers.
鈥淲hether you are a professional seeking technology strategies to enhance your business, a parent wanting to expose your children to emerging technologies, or an inquiring mind who wants to know what鈥檚 on the technology horizon in Arkansas, this is your event,鈥� Cruz-Neira said.
Cruz-Neira added that visitors will be inspired by 糖心Vlog传媒LR鈥檚 student and faculty creativity and amazed at how virtual reality is made.
鈥淭he EAC is a space where art, science and technology intersect. You will be proud to see all that is happening right here at 糖心Vlog传媒LR,鈥� she said.
For tickets and other event information or contact Kendra Boyle at [email protected] or at 501.569.8380.
About the EAC
The is a convergence of expertise in virtual, augmented and mixed reality, visual analytics, and immersive visualization. The EAC brings together innovative faculty, talented students, experienced researchers, and dynamic industry partners to address large-scale problems to support and advance Arkansas鈥檚 competitiveness, technological innovation, and visionary leadership.
Attendees will experience the scientific applications, engineering environments, architectural designs, training activities, educational experiences, business analytics, and art spaces that stem from the dynamics of virtual and augmented reality, she said.
Featured applications include using a 26-projector immersive CAVE, Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, a 180-degree immersion dome, and a variety of mobile devices to demonstrate all the center offers.
鈥淲hether you are a professional seeking technology strategies to enhance your business, a parent wanting to expose your children to emerging technologies, or an inquiring mind who wants to know what鈥檚 on the technology horizon in Arkansas, this is your event,鈥� Cruz-Neira said.
Cruz-Neira added that visitors will be inspired by 糖心Vlog传媒LR鈥檚 student and faculty creativity and amazed at how virtual reality is made.
鈥淭he EAC is a space where art, science and technology intersect. You will be proud to see all that is happening right here at 糖心Vlog传媒LR,鈥� she said.
For tickets and other event information or contact Kendra Boyle at [email protected] or at 501.569.8380.
About the EAC
The is a convergence of expertise in virtual, augmented and mixed reality, visual analytics, and immersive visualization. The EAC brings together innovative faculty, talented students, experienced researchers, and dynamic industry partners to address large-scale problems to support and advance Arkansas鈥檚 competitiveness, technological innovation, and visionary leadership.