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Wallace Lages

Wallace Lages is an assistant professor at Northeastern University with a joint appointment in the Department of Art + Design and the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. His research focuses on user experience of augmented and virtual reality applications, leveraging methods from disciplines such as design, engineering, and psychology. [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…