Evaluating Collaborative Visualization Tools in VR Update

Maia Mongado

Shapes XR and The Wild

• successfully downloaded ShapesXR
• imported some free obj files, spent time learning capabilities of each and using them keeping my framework in mind
• wrote up framework for evaluating each one individually but also keeping in mind that I ultimately want to compare them (Seven Scenarios paper re-read was helpful)
• ease of use - how intuitive are controls? are there tutorials or documentation readily available?
• availability - pricing, is it downloadable through Quest Store, etc.
• fluidity of visualization - is there a lot of lag, how much can you edit / rotate / scale the model?
• types of files supported
• collaborative potential + ability
• extra capabilities… some of them let you create models in 3d together
• finished wiki page for Shapes XR, have started The Wild (will continue to add to both)

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Moving Forward

• data visualization in VR is pretty well supported … want to look more into collaborating
• possibly scheduling some short meetings with other people in the class, or if there are more headsets, using those with some friends
• could be interesting to see how people with no VR experience navigate this
• write up an activity for people to do collaboratively
• specifically what capabilities do I want to zero in on and test?
• keep looking into tools; currently I have Modelo and Sketchfab planned

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