WorldViz VR Releases AI Enabled Virtual Reality Software Package for Academic Researchers

WorldViz is excited to announce the release of Vizard 8.0 and SightLab VR Pro 2.0, the latest versions of their advanced VR software package. Together, these updates provide a powerful, all-in-one platform that enables users to design, manage, and analyze complex VR experiments with ease and efficiency.

The VR software package lets researchers design, run, and analyze scientific experiments.

Vizard 8.0, the VR software development platform, and SightLab VR Pro 2.0, the VR experiment generator, are designed to work together seamlessly, offering academic researchers and enterprise clients the most advanced VR research tools available. These upgrades introduce new features that make it easier to create complex experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across multiple users—all within an intuitive, integrated environment. Compatible with all the latest VR and AR hardware

Key Features and Enhancements

Enhanced Experiment Design and Usability
Significant improvements to the user interface make experiment design more accessible. Users can now build intricate setups with multiple conditions and customized experiment configurations using a streamlined drag-and-drop system. The new system supports advanced flow control options like randomization and blocks of  trials. Users can also choose to customize their experiments further with extended Python code, thanks to the software’s integration with Python 3.13.

The Vizard and SightLab Package experiment design interface.

Unlimited Multi-User Support
The upgraded software package now supports an unlimited number of participants within a single experiment, whether connected locally or remotely. This is ideal for creating collaborative environments like virtual classrooms or team-based training simulations. Full session replays with heatmap visualizations and customizable data collection allow for deeper analysis of user interactions.

Support for unlimited onsite and remote users in VR experiments.

AI-Powered Interaction
Integrate customizable AI agents capable of real-time interaction using large language models like OpenAI and Anthropic. These AI agents can be modified in appearance and behavior and are designed to interact with users via speech or text. Researchers can use these agents to simulate human interaction or as virtual assistants in training environments, further enhancing the realism and utility of VR studies.

Researchers can animate avatars with enhanced AI language model capabilities.

Advanced Data Collection and Replay
With upgraded algorithms for eye-tracking, gaze analysis, and more, the software offers enhanced tools for collecting precise data. Researchers can track individual eye movements, analyze fixation patterns, and even collect object-specific data during experiments. These advanced data collection capabilities make the Vizard 8.0 and SightLab VR Pro 2.0 package ideal for academic researchers seeking detailed insights into participant behavior in virtual environments.

The VR software package allows for sophisticated data collection and analysis.

Expanded Content and Experiment Templates
The updated software platforms also feature an expanded library of templates and examples, designed to speed up the setup of VR experiments. New templates include tasks for cognitive research, eye-tracker analysis, and augmented reality (AR) applications. These ready-to-use templates offer powerful starting points for both novice and advanced users.

The Vizard and SightLab Package. comes with over 80 scientific experiment templates for researchers.

Support for the Latest VR and AR Devices
Vizard 8.0 and SightLab VR Pro 2.0 are fully compatible with the latest VR and AR hardware, including OpenXR devices like the Meta Quest 3 and Varjo XR-4. Passthrough support and enhanced scene-building tools allow users to create dynamic mixed reality environments with ease, making the software suitable for cutting-edge AR applications as well.

The new software package supports all major VR and AR devices.

A Unified VR Software Platform for Research and Enterprise
Vizard 8.0 and SightLab VR Pro 2.0 offer an integrated solution for those looking to harness the power of virtual reality in research or enterprise applications. Whether you’re developing complex simulations, analyzing user behavior, or creating collaborative virtual environments, these software tools provide unmatched flexibility, usability, and data precision.


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