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Emotions are contagious

Posted on March 8th, 2023 by Marco Otte

When we see someone smile from ear to ear, most of us can’t help but smile along. Emotions are infectious, and under some circumstances this can be problematic. Think about stampedes, riots, bullying or depression. A computer model of how … Continue reading →

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From Nothing to Simon: First Time Utilizing VR

Posted on March 1st, 2023 by Marco Otte

When working with caregivers of individuals with mental disabilities, it’s important to create a safe space for practice. Veerle Andries, a researcher at the VU, chose to use VR as a way for support staff to practice interacting with individuals … Continue reading →

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Showcasing your work to students

Posted on February 15th, 2023 by Marco Otte

When an application is built, we have the possibility to showcase this to students of the VU. Letting students experience your work in VR, AR or Mixed Reality has great value for education because of its immersive qualities. Students can, … Continue reading →

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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For over ten years, the Network Institute has been studying the digital society, in an interdisciplinary approach. The institute brings together a unique combination of scientists from informatics, social sciences and humanities.
Network Institute: The hub for interdisciplinary research on the digital society