Tag: VR

Accelerating XR Demo Development with GroKit Core

Overview The Brain and Memory Care Lab at Santa Clara University is an educational program of undergraduate and graduate students specializing in XR (Extended Reality) technologies which is committed to enhancing learning experiences through immersive simulations and virtual environments. Seeking to create engaging demos quickly and efficiently, Dr. Julia Scott, head of the lab, partnered [...]
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Implementing AI for Simulated Patient Interactions using GroKit Core

Overview VR Patients, a company specializing in medical training, sought to enhance its simulation capabilities. Their vision was to create a realistic environment where users could interact with simulated patients using advanced AI technologies. Despite the complexity, the company was able to enhance their medical training with ease and efficiency with GroKit Core. Challenge In [...]
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Reflections from AWE 2024

AWE USA 2024 may have come to a close, but here at 3lb Games we are still brimming with excitement over our time spent in Long Beach, CA. From groundbreaking demos to insightful panels and a thrilling award show, this year’s expo showcased the very best the XR industry has to offer. Our team was [...]
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Building Success in Spatial Computing

The Transition from Game Design to Development Platform When 3lbGames released their mixed reality game, Grokit, it was a culmination of a years-long effort to create a multiplayer experience with an intuitive design that could be enjoyed by players of varying skill levels. By incorporating features such as hand tracking, players could quickly grasp the [...]
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TMC

TMC Use case Patients trust that the hospitals they enter will send them home on the road to better health. But they may encounter dangers even while hospitalized, such as falls and secondary infections. Problem As the leading provider of emergency care in Southern Arizona, Tucson Medical Center (TMC) takes seriously the great responsibility it [...]
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Quest 2 vs Quest 3: Which is the best option for you?

Meta Quest 3 released in October 2023 starting at $500 for the base model. Meta Quest 2, as of this article, remains on the market with a price reduction to $300 for the base model. It’s great to have options as consumers, but if you are trying to decide between Meta’s two consumer headsets, there [...]
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Meta Quest 3 Accessories

The Meta Quest 3 is now available to consumers and developers alike, taking the next step forward in standalone virtual reality and mixed reality applications. While the experience is fine out of the box, there are definitely ways to improve your VR and MR sessions. For the best quality of life with the new headset, [...]
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Common Mixed Reality Terms

Meta has just released their latest headset, the Quest 3, touting it as the world’s first mixed reality headset. In addition, Apple will be releasing their mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, in 2024. Mixed reality will soon be a common talking point, so here’s a quick list of common terms you’re likely to [...]
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TMC Press

Have you been following along with our social media? We have some exciting news about our work with Tucson Medical Center! We partnered with TMC to create a training program for nurses, patient care technicians, and environmental services staff to address both work responsibilities and high-risk, problematic tasks in a health care setting, and the […]

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