The interactive Web-XR experience “In Arm’s Reach” combines mixed reality with environmental awareness, transforming a simple wall into a portal that shows the impacts of climate change through just a touch. This immersive experience takes users from the city to nature, bringing pollution, rising sea levels, and wildfires directly into their living rooms or exhibition spaces, aiming to foster empathy and collective action. Haptic feedback and interaction with real walls are central to the experience, allowing users to physically engage with the virtual depictions of environmental scenarios. Advanced rendering techniques and sound design enhance realism, fostering a deep connection between the user and the virtual environment.
In Arm’s Reach has been nominated for the nextReality.Contest in the Zeitgeist category.