virtual reality
SFU researchers create virtual reality experience to help astronauts manage loneliness in space
November 21, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer SFU School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) professor Dr. Bernhard Riecke and his team of researchers created an earthgazing virtual reality (VR) experience to combat loneliness felt by astronauts on long journeys in space. The Peak interviewed Katerina Stepanova, a PhD student at SIAT and research team member to find out more. Stepanova discussed the effect of space travel on mental health. “Missions to Mars will take eight months [ . . . ] and that’s obviously a very long time to live in a confined space with a small group of other…
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SFU’s Katayoon Yousefbigloo awarded the Audain Travel Award
November 4, 2020By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Intrigued by the adaptation of technology to create interactive art, multi-talented artist, musician, and MFA student Katayoon Yousefbigloo hopes to use the $7,500 Audain Travel Award she recently received to do just that. The award,…
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Virtual reality training to launch for health care workers in BC
October 13, 2020Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU professor at the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) Dr. Steve DiPaola is leading an international team of computer scientists, artists, and cognitive scientists to create a COVID-19 Virtual Reality Training program.…
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SFU researchers develop simulated reality game to showcase trans youth experiences
March 6, 2018SFU sociology researchers are teaming up with master’s students from the Centre of Digital Media to develop an immersive game where players assume an avatar and navigate the Lower Mainland as a trans youth to better understand the daily experiences…
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SFU engineer tests technology for youth mental health, addiction recovery
July 3, 2017A Simon Fraser University neural engineer is getting noticed for her research combining engineering and psychiatry to improve youth mental health. Faranak Farzan is currently involved in two technology trials, one soon to be underway at Surrey Memorial Hospital testing…
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Virtual reality technologies aren’t only for the gamers out there
February 3, 2017What used to be mere fun and games is now becoming a key player in treating various mental health conditions. Virtual reality (VR) technologies are being introduced to patients of hospitals and care homes across Canada. The premise is that…
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Pokémon Go has ruined my sex life
July 12, 2016He leaned in for a kiss. I did the same. We embraced, and it was great — there’s something about geeky guys that really gets my blood pumping. Our hands began to roam when suddenly his pants vibrated. I grinned…
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