Welcome to VORTEX, the new XR Lab of tomorrow.

 

VORTEX (Virtual Online Future Technology and Extended Reality) is part of Taylor’s ongoing efforts to enhance virtual, interactive, and immersive learning in an extended reality environment. Through VORTEX, we identify and define teaching & learning needs, and function as an XR solution provider & Incubation Centre offering XR services, action (projects), advocacy, and research.

IN FOCUS IMMERSIVE XR LEARNING EXPERIENCE EXPLORE VORTEX VR LAB FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT XROPE: XR ONBOARDING PROGRAMME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTACTS AND RESOURCES

VORTEX XR Lab is a platform for students and academics to transform learning from 2D to a 360-degree immersive experience. This is made possible by extended reality technology (XR) which consists of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality.

 

VORTEX XR Lab guides schools and faculties to create immersive solutions, while providing the necessary hardware and training for content creation. Programmes and disciplines also can define their lessons and concepts in a virtual environment, redefining the scale in which the ideas and learning outcomes are viewed and experienced in first person.

Accelerating Innovation In Extended Reality (XR)

 

VORTEX XR Lab presents the university’s initiative to venture into the metaverse with the goal of hosting a persistent learning environment in virtual reality. Collaborations with leading XR industry experts further strengthen the student’s experience, such as an MOU with Ministry XR for the Interactive Spatial Design degree.

Based on Taylor’s vision for the future in Extended Reality Education and the educational metaverse, an XR lab has been set-up to facilitate all forms of immersive XR output. Immersive VR, AR and MR simulations will revolutionize the learning experience at all levels.

VORTEX VR LAB
EQUIPMENT

Based on Taylor’s vision for the future in Extended Reality Education and the educational metaverse, an XR lab has been set-up to facilitate all forms of immersive XR output. Immersive VR, AR and MR simulations will revolutionize the learning experience at all levels.

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Our state-of-the-art equipment offer the most current development hardware for virtual, mixed and augmented reality research.

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The XROPE programme initiates the early steps of familiarising, interfacing, experiencing and understanding the immersive virtual world and the mixed reality world. This programme is part of the VORTEX introductory initiative as a form of inducting academics and students in exploring XR approaches in teaching and learning as well as exploring content creation and other related needs.

 

Activities covered under XROPE:

XR Familiarisation Session

XR Familiarisation Session

Guides participants to acquire hands-on experience and training using XR-related equipment as well as training to manoeuvre themselves in virtual environments

 

VORTEX XR Webinar Series

VORTEX XR Webinar Series

A series of webinars to introduce, reveal about XR technology in multidisciplinary education and to engage in a dialogue with the academic community concerning the persistent learning metaverse

 

VORTEX XR Social Media

VORTEX XR Social Media

VORTEX XR Social Media is Designed to increase the online presence of Taylor's University's VORTEX initiative and be a strong reference point for our learning and teaching community to get onboard by using VORTEX content as references

 

Virtual Reality Immersion (VISION)

Virtual Reality Immersion (VISION)

VORTEX XR Lab will have 3 mixed reality rooms (immersive rooms) for anyone to experience worlds/platforms of their choosing or based on a list of available programmes

 

Can Students Use the Space if It is Not Within Their Class Modules?

Can Students Use the Space if It is Not Within Their Class Modules?

Yes they can. However they need to first fill up the online application form for approval and follow specific XR lab safety guidelines. The form can be found here.

 

Can the Student Schedule a Demo or Training Session if They Want to Know About the Equipment Functions and How to Use Them?

Can the Student Schedule a Demo or Training Session if They Want to Know About the Equipment Functions and How to Use Them?

Yes. The student will need to indicate in the online application form here.

How Can Students Book the Venue?

How Can Students Book the Venue?

Yes. All bookings must be done using the online application form which upon submission will be reviewed by the XR Specialist. Booking form can be accessed here.

 

Is the Space/venue Complying to the Covid Sop (Standard Operating Procedures) We Have? How Frequently is the Equipment Being Cleaned/sanitised?

Is the Space/venue Complying to the Covid Sop (Standard Operating Procedures) We Have? How Frequently is the Equipment Being Cleaned/sanitised?

Yes, the venue is COVID SOP compliant. One of the criteria for admission into the XR lab is to wear face-mask. All wearable VR and AR equipment are also kept sanitised after usage.

 

Is There a Detailed Documents/guides on Using the Venue/equipment?

Is There a Detailed Documents/guides on Using the Venue/equipment?

Yes. A detailed guide will be provided during their visit.

 

Can the Public Book a Demo to Have a Look at the Venue/equipment?

Can the Public Book a Demo to Have a Look at the Venue/equipment?

No. VORTEX XR Lab is not a public facility. However arrangements for visits from schools, organisations and institutions can be made via the university’s faculty representatives, marketing department and also by reaching out to us via email.

You can contact us through:

Address

 

VORTEX XR Lab

Faculty of Innovation and Technology,

Taylor's University Lakeside Campus,

No. 1 Jalan Taylor's,

47500 Subang Jaya,

Selangor Darul Ehsan,

Malaysia

Social Media 

Email

 

Ts. John Hii Ing Kieng

Director, VORTEX XR Lab

john.hii@taylors.edu.my

 

Faisal Athar

XR Specialist, VORTEX XR Lab

faisalathar.mohdfadzil@taylors.edu.my

Schedule a Booking

Schedule a Booking

Booking and lending forms are exclusively available for Taylor's staff and students

 

  • VORTEX XR Lab Links for Booking and Visitation
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