VRCade 2.0
October 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM - November 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM @ Online event
Description
VRCade is an annual event series organized by the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) Student Branch Chapter of the University of Moratuwa, focusing on Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies. The event aims to immerse students in the world of immersive technologies, offering hands-on experiences, educational workshops, and competitive platforms that challenge participants to develop innovative real-world solutions using these cutting-edge technologies. The inaugural event, VRCade 1.0 (2023) , introduced students to VR technology through interactive experience sessions and a knowledge workshop, providing a solid foundation for future exploration. Building on its success, VRCade 2.0 (2024) expanded the scope by launching a university-level competition where teams develop MR-based solutions to address challenges in various sectors, such as education, healthcare, and industrial training. With a mission to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and bridge the gap between academia and industry, VRCade continues to evolve each year, offering unique opportunities for students to engage with the latest advancements in immersive technologies and present their innovations to industry experts.
Agenda
Registration Phase: Teams register for the competition and participate in awareness sessions on MR technologies. Proposal Submission & Workshops:11th October 2024- 4th November 2024 1nd October 2024: Awareness session 6th October 2024: Knowledge session 1 10th October 2024: Knowledge session 2 Participants attend these workshops, learning key concepts and tools related to VR, AR, and MR. 4th November 2024 – 3th December 2024: Proposal Evaluation & Shortlisting Teams submit their MR-based project proposals for evaluation by industry experts. Shortlisted teams move on to the final round. 21rd December 2024: Final Pitch & Prototype Demonstration Shortlisted teams present their projects through prototypes or conceptual demonstrations, followed by feedback from the judges and industry professionals.