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Immersive Realities Center Showroom, projects, education and knowledge transfer between university, SMEs and schools

The Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology’s Immersive Realities Center is an interdisciplinary ecosystem within the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts where we are working toward merging the virtual and the real using Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Video about the Immersive Realities Center

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More information about the Immersive Realities Center

Our range of education

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Degreee Programmes

From fall 2024, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts will offer the first Bachelor's degree course in "Immersive Technologies" in Switzerland. The English-language course is aimed at anyone who wants to merge the virtual with the real. This technology will become increasingly important in all sectors, from healthcare to construction.

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Continuing Education

The Immersive Realities Center offers in-service training in the field of immersive technologies for those interested in industry and business. Here you can choose from two 6-month CAS programs and specialist courses lasting one to several days on focus topics:

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Research

The Immersive Realities Center at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is one of the leading institutions in the field of virtual, augmented and mixed reality research. Our results form the basis for applications in all industries.

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Public Outreach

Our colleagues in Public Outreach enable the general public, SMEs and schools to get to grips with the technology. Contact us if you are interested in an individual presentation.

Augmented and Virtual Reality Blog Posts

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Neuer Bachelor in Immersive Realities

Wie zaubern, nur besser: Der neue BSc "Immersive Realities" ist schweizweit einzigartig. Er vereint Technologie, Psychologie und Design mit kreativer Freiheit. (in German only)

Kirche, Kunst und KI: Dialog mit einem Jesus-Avatar

Das KI Kunstprojekt "Deus in machina" mit einer künstlich generierten Jesus-Darstellung in der Luzerner Peterskirche wird zum Diskurs über Intelligenz und Spiritualität eingeladen.

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Alles im blauen Bereich: Strahlenschutz mit virtueller Realität

Das Luzerner Kantonsspital will strahlenexponiertes Fachpersonal mit Augmented-Reality-Trainings besser schützen. Mit am Werk: Informatik-Forschende der HSLU. (in German only)

Therapeut und Kind bei einer VR Applikation

Cystische Fibrose: Computerspiel erleichtert Atemtherapie

Mit dem Ein- und Ausatmen ein U-Boot steuern und für eine virtuelle Schatzsuche auf den Meeresgrund abtauchen – mit diesem Computerspiel fällt Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Cystischer Fibrose die Atemtherapie leichter. (in German only)

Team Immersive Realities Center

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    Antonio Russo
    Project Manager VR / AR Vocational and Public Schools

    Antonio Russo
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    Markus Zank
    Co-Head IR Operations & Public Outreach Lab

    Markus Zank
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    Nathaly Tschanz
    Head of the Bachelor's Program in Immersive Technologies

    Nathaly Tschanz
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    Nathalie Siri
    Event Manager

    Nathalie Siri

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