Nathaly, who did you have in mind when you created the <\/strong>new BSc program<\/strong><\/a> in immersive Technologies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This program is for people with an affinity for technology, for playful people who enjoy experimenting and are interested in innovative and interactive human-machine interfaces. Immersive technologies are not just any old tech – they\u2019re different. We blend the physical world with digitally enhanced or simulated reality. This requires creativity and the ability to think outside the box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Generations Z and Alpha are very keen to discover and experiment. [\u2026] Our degree program offers precisely this opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The program is anyone interested in exploring and actively shaping unknown territory. In immersive technologies, the transfer of information and storytelling are not confined to little squares in the shape of screens or sheets of paper: they unfold in three-dimensional space itself. Mastering it requires considerable skill. Having said that, developing one\u2019s own visions and solutions is also great fun and rewarding, which makes the program ideal for Gen Z.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes it so interesting to Gen Z?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gen Z and Alpha are known to have a knack for discovering new things and experimentation. They grew up in a world replete with information from all kinds of sources and they thrive in learning environments where they can solve problems and truly test their knowledge. They want to proactively develop solutions and find their own way. Our degree program is the perfect place to do these things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AR<\/strong> is short for \u201cAugmented Reality<\/a>\u201d: AR technologies allow users to enhance their perception of reality by superimposing the real world with virtual information and objects. People with hearing impairments, for instance, can use AR goggles that display the spoken word in writing during a theater performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VR<\/strong> is short for \u201cVirtual Reality<\/a>\u201d. In VR, users immerse themselves in a fully digital environment. The technology has evolved rapidly in recent ears. It is no longer only used by the gaming and entertainment industries, but also in sectors as diverse as mechanical engineering, health care, and architecture. In a VR environment, participants can, for example, practice hand movements in a safe and efficient way. Or design teams can facilitate the virtual, but real-seeming, experience of a new product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MR<\/strong> is short for \u201cMixed Reality<\/a>\u201d. It is used in various ways. From a scientific perspective, MR encompasses the entire spectrum between the physical world we inhabit and a completely virtual reality. MR often also denotes a reality at the intersection of virtual and augmented reality. In this interpretation, reality is also superimposed with virtual elements, with the exception that these elements are designed to fully blend in with the real world. One notable example is Microsoft\u2019s HoloLens<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, the industry is moving away from considering and discussing AR, MR and VR as distinct concepts. They are increasingly seen as different dots on a spectrum. This led to the introduction of new acronyms like \u201cXR<\/strong>\u201d. As a variable, \u201cx\u201d signifies the full range of the spectrum. Other neologisms include \u201ceXtended Reality\u201d, \u201cEnhanced Reality\u201d, \u201cX-Reality\u201d, \u201cExpanded Reality\u201d and \u201cCross Reality\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serious Games<\/strong> are games that are not just fun to play, but also educational<\/strong>. They are also used to train skills or to evoke empathy. For instance, the HSLU\u2019s Immersive Realities Research Lab has developed a narrative game<\/a> for the well-known set of sex education resources entitled \u201cHerzfroh 2.0\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Decoding the jargon: AR, VR, MR, XR, Serious Games<\/strong><\/summary>