Project Description: This project allows users to use Google Street View or a 360 degree video footage to explore certain places or points of interest. I feel that many people would rather get the full VR experience rather than just watch a YouTube video. I would definitely appreciate having that feeling of actually being there if I was in a VR tour.

Example: https://www.youvisit.com

My main application/experiment test would be with UW-Madison campus tours via Campus and Visitor Relations department.

Project Type:

Experience/Experiment

Interest:

I would be interested to work with others and along with the WID if need be.

I would like to explore how VR can aid those who want to tour a certain location but cannot due to either physical or time limitations. For example, an out-of-state student can “visit” UW-Madison using a VR headset and a pre-recorded video of a tour guide.

Device(s) to Be Used:

Oculus Rift or any other VR headset.

360-degree Camera

Phone

Work a camera.

Programming.