Tag: mixed reality

Simulating Smell, Temperature and Touch: The War of the Worlds – an immersive VR-Theater experience

A new experience combining state-of-the-art technologies and immersive theatre, reimagining H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds. VR headsets and multisensory storytelling techniques stimulate the senses – smell the grass and feel the chill of the story’s famous Horsell Common, and physically feel the ground shake as the first cylinder lands. A Production by dotdotdot. Continue reading Simulating Smell, Temperature and Touch: The War of the Worlds – an immersive VR-Theater experience

Virtual Archaeology – Wadi Al Helo

Wadi al Helo, arabic for sweet valley, is located in the eastern area of the Emirate of Sharjah. The valley with its historic village and several watchtowers plays an important role in the history of the Emirate, and as cultural heritage site for the whole United Arab Emirates. As part of ‘Sharjah’s Gateway to Trucial States’ project (SGTS) the site is part of Sharjah’s bid to be included with seven more emirate cultural heritage sites on the prestigious list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Continue reading Virtual Archaeology – Wadi Al Helo