Intro to XR: Build Your First Immersive Experience
Curious about XR but not sure where to start?
Join us for a half-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build your first immersive experience using Unity and the MeshMap SDK, a tool that lets you design interactive XR scenes based on real-world 3D scans. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or just XR-curious, this session will walk you through the essentials of immersive creation. No prior experience required.
What You’ll Learn
• Set up Unity and explore immersive environments
• Use MeshMap to design with real-world 3D scans
• Create animations and visuals for XR
• Add interactive elements with basic C# scripting
• Combine it all into a simple working prototype that we will get to test with glasses.
Who It’s For
• Designers and artists.
• Developers curious about spatial interaction.
• Students or Professors in tech, design, games, or digital arts.
• Anyone new to XR looking to get start.
Requirements:
Software: Unity 6.0.0.50f1, GitHub, Polycam (mobile).
Minimum Computer Specifications
Windows
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer
CPU: Intel Core i5-9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or equivalent
RAM: 16 GB minimum
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 580 or better (dedicated GPU required)
Storage: 50 GB free space (SSD strongly recommended)
USB: At least 1x USB 3.0 port (for VR headset connectivity)
macOS
OS: macOS Monterey (12.0) or newer
CPU: Apple M1/M2 chip or Intel Core i7 quad-core (2019 or later)
RAM: 16 GB minimum
GPU: Apple Silicon integrated GPU or AMD Radeon Pro 5500M (or higher for Intel-based Macs)
Storage: 50 GB free space (SSD required)
Ports: USB-C / Thunderbolt (adapter may be needed for VR headset connectivity)
Get to know our Instructor
Pedro Cruz is a technologist and software engineer with over a decade of experience working at the intersection of spatial computing, AI, and immersive technology.
Learn more about our instructor here.
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