Digitizing Reality: Being there with Volumetric Video
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
4 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
Design Innovation Hub
REACTOR, DIH 150
- Kent
Digital avatars are commonly used across communication technology to bridge interpersonal distance and facilitate collaboration in digital environments. Avatars offer a unique ability to express oneself and creatively engage with digital media, but in performance and task-oriented situations, sometimes a real person鈥檚 likeness is necessary. Using volumetric video and the XR_Collaboratory in the DI Hub, this workshop will build on the processes to capture digital twins of real-world people and objects to bring them into virtual, immersive environments. Participants will engage with volumetric video, Depthkit, and Unity, but no prior experience is required. Participants are encouraged to bring ideas and their own use cases to the discussion.