Developing Extended Reality (XR) Initiatives.

The Georgia Tech Library in collaboration with C21U, OIT and CTL is developing initiatives focused on the use of XR (Mixed Reality) technologies. 

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Equipment:

Through Tech Fee funding, a collection of twenty-five Meta Quest 3 headsets is available for long term check out (up to a month), in sets, for class activities, research, events, and testing. Priority is given to course and research activities where faculty, staff, and grad students make requests by the second week of each semester. 

Available uses: 

  • In class activities
  • Course projects
  • Research project testing
  • Events
  • Interactive Exhibits
Meta Quest 3 headset

Technology Specs & Policies

Core Hardware

  • Internal Storage: 512GB flash memory
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 octa-core
  • RAM: 8GB LPDDR5
  • Display Type: Dual 2064 x 2208 RGB-stripe LCD panels per eye
  • Refresh Rate: 90Hz, 120Hz selectable
  • Lenses: Pancake optics; custom dual-element, improved edge-to-edge clarity
  • Field of View: Approx. 110° horizontal 

Visual and Audio

  • Resolution per Eye: 2064 x 2208 ("4K+ Infinite Display")
  • Spatial Audio: Integrated stereo speakers, improved sound, microphone, 3.5mm jack
  • Mixed Reality: Full-color passthrough (2x 4MP RGB cameras + IR depth projector) 

Tracking and Controllers

  • Sensors/Cameras: 4 IR tracking cameras (positional and controller tracking), color passthrough, IR depth sensor
  • Tracking: Inside-out 6DoF, hand tracking, controller IR LED tracking, body tracking API support
  • Controllers: Meta Quest Touch Plus controllers, TruTouch haptics, AA battery powered 

Battery and Connectivity

  • Battery Life: 2–3 hours, rechargeable via USB-C
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C
  • PC VR Support: Wired/wireless PC VR via Link cable or Air Link 

Comfort & Accessories

  • Weight: Approx. 515g
  • Adjustability: IPD wheel adjustment (53–75 mm); supports glasses with included spacer
  • Design: Slim visor, improved balanced comfort, customizable straps 
  • Please fill out this form before checking out equipment from Library Gadgets. Priority is given to requests that require assistance from the XR team and those made by the 2nd week of the semester.
     
  • After filling out the form, instructions will be sent to you for reserving  and picking up equipment if applicable. Equipment must be reserved a minimum of 7 days prior to time of need. If assistance from the XR team is required, please allow ample time for planning and consulting, in addition to the 7-day lead time for equipment access.
     
  • Two Double AA batteries are required for the controllers on each headset 
     
  • Priority is given to requests made by the second week of each semester and those requiring assistance
XR Class Spotlight
Class Spotlight

Shakespeare-VR in the Composition Classroom​

Students in Composition II courses at Georgia Tech learn communication skills through a multimodal or WOVEN (Written, Oral, Visual, Electronic, and Nonverbal) approach. Expert researchers Meryem Yilmaz Soylu, Jeonghyun Lee, and Manuni Dhruv (C21U) collaborated with Emerging Technologies Librarian, Alison Valk, and WCP Brittain Fellow, Kelly Williams, to investigate (1) the impact of VR on student engagement, and (2) how multisensory, immersive VR experiences impact students’ rhetorical awareness.
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Partners

Are you an instructor wanting to experiment with these technologies?

Not sure where to start? The campus XR working group provides guidance and assistance in developing educational activities with XR technologies. Please fill out the following form providing more information on your needs:

Contact Info

School/Department

Equipment Info

Devices can be loaned out for independent use or in class activities. The campus XR team offers assistance in working with the equipment, designing class activities and assisting with your classes or research. Please indicate your expected use in requesting XR technologies and whether assistance is required:
Please indicate your expected use in requesting XR technologies and whether assistance is required:
Short term use (a few days): Independent use
In class activity use (@ 1-4 class sessions)
for class or research (up to a month)
(Specific time frame up to a few weeks)
Do you require assistance in setting up equipment, designing class activities or general assistance with classes or research?
What is your experience in using or setting up a VR headset or using these types of technologies?
If you require headsets for a longer period of time, please skip to the next question.

Class Info

Where would be your preferred location of use? (check all that apply)
Please note: The Library can provide access to its 4th floor classroom for course activities.

Classroom 4160: To make logistics easier, The library has classrooms that can function as class activity spaces for VR exercises. Classroom 4160 must be reserved in advance.

Describe your course project or research, and what type of assistance you require from the XR campus team, if any. XR team can assist with course and activity planning/set up, equipment guidance, assessment along with a variety of teaching and research efforts. A member of the team will reach out to assist you in coordinating.

The XR working group will evaluate the needs for the semester and respond to your request with next steps. Priority for the semester, is given to requests made by the 2nd week of each semester and to those needing assistance in designing projects. Advanced notice of at least a few weeks is required when assistance or planning is needed for work such as class projects.

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