Virtual + Augmented Reality

VR Headsets are available to faculty and staff for instruction and research. 

• This is only for faculty/staff at UW and not for students or student orgs to check out.
• The instructors will need to install software on the headsets before the pick-up time.
• Once you’ve submitted your headset use request, we will reserve the Kohler Visualization Studio for your class time.
• The Makerspace student staff can provide basic technical support but will not be able to run, organize, teach lab lessons, and/or create educational content specific to a course. Makerspace staff with VR expertise may not be present during all scheduled lab times so advanced planning is required. It’s recommended that each course has a lab TA that is fairly knowledgeable with frequent questions and issues with their lesson.

Headset Request Form

Makerspace staff will:

• Coordinate schedules with instructors, including time instructors may need to load files to the headsets
• Provide technical support to instructors regarding VR headsets, including hardware and firmware updates.
• Troubleshoot headsets that are malfunctioning (based on staffing availability and may not occur on-demand).
• Offer a brief orientation to the Kohler Innovation Visualization Studio for instructors using the VR headsets in their courses.
• Provide disposable headset covers at the request of instructors; requests must be made in a reasonable timeframe

We will do their best to ensure the equipment is ready and working properly for each reservation; however, users must be prepared to use the equipment independently.