Swordcraft
An interactive swordcraft prototype for developing skill based experiences
This project is an interactive sword play demo, allowing players to choose a full scale, physical (LARP safe), realistic looking sword for interactive skill based experiences.
The R&D approach has created a sword which is a case study of a modular, discrete, high accuracy, low latency, cost effective spatial tracking solution, and design and development pipeline for any motion captured interactive prop enabling the rapid design, development and fabrication of a wide range of interactive, immersive storytelling props and tools. The prototype demonstrates the physicality and skill of sword play in immersive contexts.
Project contact
Luke McNeiceHardware
Steam VR tracking with HTC Vive Tracking and Integration
Stage of Development
Prototype
Running time
5 min
Credits
- Hamilton Robson
- Future Screens NI, Creative Industries Clusters Programme
- University of Ulster
Team
- Luke McNeice, Project Management, Design, Fabrication, Electronics, Software
- Jake Young, Software
- Frank Lyons, Research, UX