Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and eXtended (XR) laboratory. State-of-the-art network

i2CAT's new Virtual, Augmented, and eXtended Reality (VR/AR/XR) laboratory in Vilanova i la Geltrú is a state-of-the-art hub for innovation. It's equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure and resources, not just for internal research but also for developing demonstrators and pilots with external partners. A key goal is to foster a distributed and connected VR/XR laboratory network nationally and internationally.



The lab is bolstered by i2CAT's ongoing advancements in XR software, services, and applications. Notable contributions include platforms for accessible VR experiences, enhancing TV services with VR content, multi-device XR cultural applications, and particularly, multi-user volumetric holo-communications relevant across various XR sectors.



Beyond its core XR focus, the laboratory serves as an ideal environment for research, validation, and demonstration of solutions in Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, next-generation networks (including 5G connectivity), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), all tailored for XR applications.



What truly sets i2CAT's VR Lab apart isn't just its diverse and complete hardware and connectivity, but its exceptional team of experts. These professionals, skilled in research, engineering, and innovation management, have spearheaded the development of innovative platforms, services, applications, and numerous national and international projects in these fields.



Crucially, this isn't an isolated facility. The lab boasts strong connectivity with remote locations like other i2CAT offices, Hospital de Sant Pau, University of Valencia, and international research centers in the Netherlands and Greece. This interconnectedness enables a wide array of initiatives, including the demonstration and validation of distributed XR services and applications, maximizing its collaborative potential.

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Sergi Fernández | Director of the Media research area |  sergi.fernandez@i2cat.net  | 935532510 |  ORCID  |  PRC Page 

Director of the Media research area

Sergi Fernández |  sergi.fernandez@i2cat.net  | 935532510 |  ORCID  |  PRC Page 

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The VR Lab includes state-of-the-art equipment in the field of AR, VR and XR. This equipment can be divided into different categories: XR Content Capture Hardware 1 6K Stereoscopic 180º VR Camera (ZCAM Pro) 1 360º 8K VR Camera (KandaoVR QooCam Enterprise) 1 360º 4K VR Camera (Samsung) 8 Kinect v2 cameras (color + depth) 8 Azure Kinect Cameras (color + depth) 10 Intel RealSense Cameras (color + depth) All cameras include their tripods Processing Hardware 2 cloud and graphics processing servers in the cloud 1 content server XR Content Consumption Hardware 5 VR ready laptops 5 desktop computers 4 mobile devices (Samsung Galaxy S6, S7, S8, S9) 2 Samsung tablets 1 HTC VIVE 1 Oculus Go 2 Oculus Rift 3 Oculus Quest 2 2 Magic Leap (AR helmets) All this equipment is complemented by end-to-end platforms and leading prototypes in the XR field, such as editing tools, signaling servers, adaptive content management and distribution, and web and native players. In addition, there is a state-of-the-art telematics network, with a 1Gbps link that connects to i2cat offices. Finally, the VR Lab will become the headquarters of the Penedès 5G Area, being connected to other headquarters that will form the backbone of the territory with 5G technology. This VR Lab-linked connectivity infrastructure will provide an ideal framework for providing distributed services and testing and validation by SMEs and external agents. Additional rooms are available on request: open rooms, work rooms (co-working and co-creation), training rooms and auditorium, TV set, terrace, etc. More information about these spaces can be found at: https://www.neapolis.cat/espais/

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