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Eric Lyon

Eric Lyon is a professor of practice at Virginia Tech. He is a composer, computer musician, spatial music researcher, audio software developer, and curator. His current work focuses on spatial audio for high-density loudspeaker arrays, and automated sound design. [email protected]


Breaking barriers in immersive stories: Empathy, representation, and access

Posted: Tue, October 15, 2024 - 3:12:00

Stories are ubiquitous, transcending traditional media and books, permeating our self-talk and scientific publications. Immersive technologies are no exception. Storytellers and artists are using spatial audio, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) more frequently to create and share narratives about the past, the present, and the future. What sets immersive technologies apart from their predecessors is their ability to…