XR Academic Projects
MSc. Computer Software Engineering from Boğaziçi University
MSc. Game & Interaction Technologies from Istanbul Technical University
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Thesis project ITU: Reduction of Dental Anxiety in Children using Virtual Reality
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Research Associate at TU Ilmenau, Virtual Worlds & Digital Games Group
Dental Anxiety Reduction in Children using VR
This thesis entitled “Reduction of Dental Anxiety in Children Using Virtual Reality” is written as a graduation requirement for the Master of Science program Game and Interaction Technologies at Istanbul Technical University. The research reported in this thesis was supported by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK).
In this research, it is aimed to reduce the dental anxiety of children with
novel methods of interaction specifically prepared for dental treatments. The application is implemented using virtual reality headsets, to assess and prevent the level of stress encountered by patients during dental care and to decrease the workload of dentists.
Under My Hood
In this game, you repair our robots with missing parts under their hood.
You either race against friends or team up against others.
If you race, first you will see the whole body of the robot and the same target part with other players. Memorize its place and proceed to action. Move the representative nut in your color to the target and place it. After each correct placement, a new part is given to players. Players with the most correct placements win.
If you opt for a team experience, we have you covered. One player is the Guide and sees the whole robot and the current target, the other player is the Operator and moves the team’s nut and makes placements. Guide guides Operator to where to place their part in the whole game. Each team has unique sets of target parts and a determined count of placements to make to win. The fastest team to finish their parts win.
Armstrong Strongarm
Armstrong Strongarm is a fast-paced first person shooter. Set on Planet EFAW (Earth, Fire, Air, Water) outdoor environments specific to the element bender aliens. The world might be thought of as a parallel universe to Earth, but with four types of aliens.
The player must not only eliminate the attack of the aliens, but must strive to maintain battery level in the suit, which is rechargeable when you reach batteries. The aliens will be using the NavMesh agent and Unity AI elements to chase you.
As you are an astronaut with a costume that offers you gravity control ability this power will offer flexibility during fights.