The Wave+Imaginarium is outfitted with 20 high-performance Windows PC workstations, equipped with the following:
Hardware
HP Reverb VR Headset
The Imaginarium has 15 HP Reverb VR Headsets, which are used for trying and developing virtual reality projects. Each headset has two handheld controllers, built-in audio and sensors, and high resolution display.
Wacom Cintiq Tablets
Every monitor at an Imaginarium workstation is a Wacom Cintiq Pro 24” tablet, a high definition screen that allows artists to create digital art by drawing directly on their monitors.
Software
Unity
Unity is a game development software used to create 2D and 3D environments. Unity is used in the Imaginarium to create VR projects, 3D and 2D video games, and virtual environments.
Blender
Blender is an open-source software used for 3D modeling, rigging, animation, and composition. Blender is used in the Imaginarium to teach 3D modeling and to create 3D art and assets for VR projects.
Adobe CC
Adobe Creative Cloud is a suite of tools and software used by artists and designers. These programs include but are not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Substance 3D Designer, Lightroom, and Dreamweaver. Students and faculty using the Imaginarium can access these programs for graphic design, 2D and 3D art, filmmaking, website prototyping, and more.
Snapchat Lens Studio
The Imaginarium uses Snapchat Lens Studio to help students and faculty explore the uses of augmented reality.