ICAT Playdate — Drosera Obscura XR Project
April 18, 2025
Drosera Obscura is an immersive XR installation that merges virtual reality, animatronics, sound design, olfactory stimuli, and physical interaction to create a fully multi-sensory experience. This interdisciplinary collaboration pushes technological boundaries by integrating computational acoustics, adaptive interfaces, and immersive systems to redefine engagement. By bridging art, engineering, and interactive media, the project explores new ways for technology to interact with human senses, expanding the future of immersive storytelling and performance.
Speakers:
- Thomas Tucker (PI)
SOVA Faculty - Brook Kennedy (Co-PI)
School of Design Faculty - Joseph Kubalak (Co-PI)
Research Scientist at DREAMS lab, Virginia Tech - Dongsoo Choi (Co-PI)
SOVA Faculty - Tohm Judson
Independent Artist - Matthew Swarts
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) - Yamin Xu
Bowling Green State University, (Digital Arts) - Jason Hodge
Virginia Tech undergrad student in AAD Creative Technologies - Matt Finn
Virginia Tech undergrad student in AAD Creative Technologies - Sydney Dechow
Virginia Tech student in AAD Industrial Design
Date:
- April 18, 2025
Time:
- 8:30am EST
Networking & Donuts at Community Assembly, Creativity and Innovation District LLC - 9am EST
Presentation begins in the Community Assembly and live on YouTube
Virginia Tech faculty can receive Professional Development Network (PDN) credit for attending
- Register at https://profdev.tlos.vt.edu/?query=playdate
- Check in with Phyllis Newbill during the event.