Hull Immersive Visualisation Environment (HIVE)

Overview

HIVE, established in 2002, is a technology centre for immersive visualisation and VR. It provides a large tracked working area for AR and VR development, as well as a back-projected work wall with integrated motion capture.

Production types

Augmented reality development
Virtual or mixed reality development
Motion capture
Hand and finger tracking
Movement tracking

Who can use this facility

SMEs
Individual creatives
Small groups of creatives

Support model

Specialist training in use of facilities (free or bursary-supported)
Specialist training in use of facilities (fee paid by participant)

Accessibility

Getting here

Bus/coach stop within 1km

Cycle parking
Standard car parking
Drop-off/pick-up zone

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Entrance

Power-assisted entrance: Yes

Staffed during opening hours: No

Inside the facility

Continuous flat access to all equipment
Wheelchair-width access to all equipment
Gender-inclusive toilets
Accessible kitchen facilities
Quiet space (multiple people)
Lift(s) with auditory announcements

Service animals

Service animals allowed: No

Access enquiries

w.j.viant@hull.ac.uk

Contact

w.j.viant@hull.ac.uk

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