Follow along the development process of HXRC trainee Irina Konovalova’s 3D web application that visualizes Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ campus buildings and their surroundings using real-time city data and interactive indoor mapping.
Trainees
HXRC Team: Encapsulating the Magic of Finnish Nature within VR
A deep dive into the development process of an immersive VR experience set in the Finnish nature.
HXRC Team: Designing an Interactive 3D Map for Jontas Sport & Eko Park
A deep dive into the development process of an Interactive 3D Map for Jontas Sport & Eko Park, set to open to the public in 2026.
HXRC Team: The future of learning – Developing the educational mobile game Energy Audit 2
A look into the process of developing an educational mobile game Energy Audit 2, through the eyes of three trainees Jessica, Alma and Samuli.
HXRC Team: Enhancing visitor experience – Digital solution for Tytyri Mine Experience to improve tourism
HXRC Team developed a digital map solution to enhance the visitor experience at Tytyri Mine, making it more engaging for kids and families.
HXRC Team: From Unreal to Epic – A Game Developer’s Entry into Fortnite’s Verse
Kamil Rehor shares his experiences as he navigates the challenges of adapting to Fortnite’s Verse and Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN).
HXRC Team: Developing a VR multiplayer and a retro minigame
This time in our HXRC trainee series we will dive into multiplayer programming, prototyping, asset creation and sound design. Leo Virolainen, Helsinki XR Center’s trainee, tells us more about their versatile project.
HXRC Team: Developing a virtual rehabilitation software
This time in our HXRC trainee series we will dive into process of developing a virtual rehabilitation software, Vauhtia.
HXRC Team: Modeling a real-life room in 3D
Ever wondered how the process of modeling a real-life room in 3D looks like? The aim of the project was to make it functional with VR devices! Suvi Pietiläinen, Helsinki XR Center’s trainee, tells us about their work with Kotikulma project.
HXRC Team: Building a Presentation Simulation to ease performance anxiety
Jesse Kosunen, a fresh XR Design graduate from Metropolia UAS, finalized the PedaXR – Presentation Simulation during their internship at Helsinki XR Center this spring. He now shares with us what his internship with PedaXR project included and what he learned during the process.
Helsinki XR Center wishes everyone a wonderful summer!
A few weeks ago HXRC team went for a team day at Seurasaari, Helsinki. With a few pictures of the trip, HXRC wishes everyone a delightful summer!
Helsinki XR Center 2022 wrap-up – Our year in short
During 2022 Helsinki XR Center participated in many projects, took in new hub teams, broke our record in showroom visitors, held Match XR live again with an unexpected amount of attendees, launched HXRC Network … and so much more!