Microcredential in Introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) typically provide visual (but also multisensory) experiences through specialized hardware, such as VR goggles (Head Mounted Displays). The emergence of low-cost systems allows for the development of viable applications in an increasing number of situations. However, developing these applications presents a challenge, as it is necessary to track the user to display information according to their position and orientation. Human factors also pose complex and difficult challenges, as these systems can easily impact user comfort, health, safety, and privacy if not developed using an appropriate methodology. This microcredential aims to introduce the fields of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality, addressing basic concepts, methods, and tools that will allow students to better understand the issues involved in developing simple applications.
Microcredential in Modeling and Simulation for Industry
The objective of this training program is to establish ongoing partnerships with industries and services that use CAE tools, with the aim of continuously providing and updating the essential content required for the correct and optimized use of the commercial solutions they typically integrate. The training strategy will leverage a broad foundation, based on the scientific principles of these techniques, while also addressing specific applications and tools arising from the needs of companies and the trainees themselves. Thus, in addition to using the tools selected by UA in these areas for conducting case studies, the aim is for trainees to consolidate their knowledge and skills by applying the learning to the platforms used in their companies and to the specific challenges of their work environments. This marks a significant difference compared to traditional training in these fields, which is typically confined to specific academic pathways or provided by the suppliers of the commercial tools, often focusing solely on their specific use rather than on fostering a critical understanding of the subject matter.
