Autodesk & 3D Systems
Details
Autodesk will present their new View and Data API and show demos of WebGL/HTML5 with the Oculus and Google Cardboard. 3D Systems will present the Touch haptic device to allow you to reach out touch virtual worlds. As usual we'll also have a variety of other VR demonstrations for you to try from our local developers including brand new demos from VirZOOM & Skreens!
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Come see Autodesk (http://www.autodesk.com/)research into VR technology via web delivery. Using the new View and Data API (http://developer-autodesk.github.io/), Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) team will show some demos of using this WebGL/HTML5 technology with Oculus Rift (DK2) and Google Cardboard. We will also discuss a few other cool things being researched around Autodesk technology with VR.
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Everyone knows how to use their hands but not everyone knows how to use CAD software. Touch is a haptic 3D stylus that puts digital content in your hand, allowing you to actually feel models on the screen. Designed for intuitive 3D sculpting, Touch eliminates the intimidation of traditional 3D modeling. Touch comes with Cubify Sculpt which brings organic modeling tools right to your fingertips. With precise positioning input and instant force feedback that mimics the sense of physical sculpting, Touch gives you complete control over your creations, making it faster and easier to realize your designs. Touch lets you fully manipulate your design by providing access to all three dimensions, making it easy for students, designers, and artists alike to create 3D-printable files with virtual clay. Touch connects the digital and physical worlds like never before, giving you immediate access to your complex designs and a comprehensive understanding of 3D digital space. With the available software development kit (SDK) you can harness the power of the Touch to create spatially aware apps with infinite possibilities.
Demos
Skreens (http://www.skreens.com) - driving an Oculus Rift directly from their Nexus without a PC!
VirZOOM (http://www.virzoom.com) - VR That Moves You! Brand new cycling hardware and new levels!
Archean World Builder (http://www.archean.io/)(formerly known as VRMT) - demoing for the first time on the HTC Vive!
Giveaways!
Everyone loves free stuff! Our sponsor Autodesk will be giving out dodo cases, T-shirts and stickers! We've also just received a limited number of gift bags with VR stickers, a cleaning cloth and a VR cover compatible with the Samsung Gear VR and the Oculus DK2 from VR Giant (http://vrgiant.com/) so get there early! Jonathan Linowes will be giving away a copy of his new book "Unity Virtual Reality Projects (http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-Reality-Projects-Jonathan-Linowes/dp/178398855X/)"
PLEASE NOTE: Our venue requires our guests to sign in with a photo ID at the security desk. When you RSVP you'll get a pop up question; please enter your full name as it appears on your ID. Thanks for your cooperation.
Schedule
6 - Doors open, demos begin
7 - 7:30 - Autodesk presentation
7:30 - 8 - 3D Systems Presentation
8 - 8:15 - Demo intros & announcements
8:15 - 9:45 Demofest!!
9:45 - Come with us to the afterparty at Firebrand Saints (http://firebrandsaints.com/) (it's right downstairs!!)
Parking
If you're coming to the afterparty, Firebrand Saints (http://firebrandsaints.com/) offers free validated parking for entry after 5pm. Enter through the garage and then keep going into the parking lot so you don't have to go through security again after the garage closes. Please note that the validation is temporary; once they swipe your ticket you should exit the lot immediately.
Autodesk & 3D Systems