Physical Locations of Hardware
The Library has set up a virtual VR-AR-Media Production Centre (VAM Production Centre) which spreads across different locations in EdUHK Library:
Creative Lab (G/F, MMW Library, open 24 hours)
- 1 high-end notebook with VAM production tool for instructor*
- 3 sets of HTC Vive Pro headsets available for viewing and testing VR outputs*
- Academic and teaching staff may reserve the room in advance via iBooking
- Open access for all library users when there is no booking
- Additional information about Creative Lab
* available on request for teaching purposes
STEM Room (2/F, MMW Library)
- 6 high-end PCs with VAM production tools
VAM Workstations (Quiet Zone, G/F, MMW Library, open 24 hours)
- 12 Mac Studio with Blu-ray writer at workstations
- 24 high-end PCs with 4K displays at workstations
- 7 high-end notebooks with VAM production tools
- EdUHK students may reserve the workstations in advance via Library Booking System
Notebooks for Loan (Circulation Counter, G/F, MMW Library)
- 10 i7 notebooks with VAM production tools
- 30 high-end notebooks with VAM production tools (not available for loan if reserved for teaching at Creative Lab)
Discussion Tables (Discussion Zone, 1/F, MMW Library)
- 23 i7 notebooks with VAM production tools (1 on each Discussion Table)
Media Production Area (3/F, MMW Library)
- 16 high-end PCs and 8 Mac Studio with 4K displays and VAM production tools
- EdUHK students and staff may reserve the workstations in advance via Library Booking System
Tseung Kwan O Study Centre Library (TKOSC Library)
- 2 high-end notebooks with VAM production tools
Samples of VR / AR
VR-AR Hardware Available for Loan
| Equipment | Description | How To Borrow | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
 Insta360 Pro 2 |
8K 360 video camera | Online loan form | For EdUHK staff |
 Ricoh Z1 |
4K 360 video camera | Online loan form | For EdUHK students and staff |
 FOLDIO360 |
A smart turntable to create 360-degree images | Online loan form | For EdUHK students and staff (use inside the Creative Lab / STEM Room) |
 HTC Vive Pro |
VR headsets with sensors | via email to libsys@eduhk.hk | For EdUHK staff (use inside the Creative Lab/ XR Room) |
 Meta Quest 2 |
Wireless VR headsets | Online loan form | For EdUHK students and staff |
 Meta Quest 3 |
Wireless VR headsets | Online loan form | For EdUHK students and staff |
Other Media Production Equipment Available for Loan
Please visit webpage of VR-AR-Media Equipment for Loan
VAM Production Tools / Software
| Production Tools / Software | Description | Installed At* | Remarks |
 360 Designer | Software to create application for CAVE | B (V37–V43), E | |
 Adobe Creative Cloud | A collection of licensed software for graphic design, video editing/ photography | B, C, E | Alternative freeware applications are installed in area D*. |
 MAKAR | Coding-free VR/AR production platform that supports multi-platform and device access To view the video recording of “Online Workshop on MAKAR AR/VR Editing Platform”, please visit Library Workshops and login with your EdUHK account For more details, please refer to the Guide on VR/AR | N/A | Registration of a MAKAR account is required. Free version can be used once signed up. Licensed version (Limited quota) is available for installation at EdUHK staff offices, please register here. |
MR Creator | Software to create application for CAVE | B (V37–V43), E | |
 Reality Capture | Photogrammetry/3D scanning software application for Windows to create 3D models from a set of photos Full features available with licensed version Download RealityCapture DataSheet to see full feature set | B (V37–V43), C (M22–M25), E | Drones, cameras, scanner available for loan to pre-process 3D images, photos and scans A free app “RealityScan Mobile” is available for IOS and Android devices to scan objects and transform photos to 3D models |
 Wacom | Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 drawing board | C (M21, M25) | |
 XRCC | Software to create application for CAVE | E |
*installation areas:
A=Creative Lab (G/F)
B=PC Area (G/F)
C=Media Production Lab (3/F)
D=TKOSC Library
E=STEM Room (2/F)
F=XR Room (2/F)
Enquiry and Assistance
For booking enquiries, please contact Library Circulation Counter at 2948 6658 or email libcir@eduhk.hk for assistance.
Library System team has provided technical support to Student Affairs Office and Registry. Other Departments are welcome to contact Library System Services at email libsys@eduhk.hk beforehand to discuss prior arrangements if special support or equipment are required.
