The AR/VR studio Cabot Science Library, called The Hive, allows you to craft and explore shared virtual worlds, data visualizations, and immersive designs using our Valve Index headset and a range of software.
Book the Studio
Appointments are required to access equipment in the room. Request a reservation by emailing Cabot Library.
Get help
Workshops, including Immersive Design and Make-a-Metaverse are offered regularly. Or, you can schedule a consultation with Matt Cook, Digital Scholarship Program Manager.
Equipment and Technology
The library offers equipment and technology for any member of the Harvard community to use. While this list is always changing, some items we offer include:
Hardware
- Headsets (HMDs): Valve Index, HTC Vive
- Graphic cards (GPU): NVidia 1080
- Display: Large-scale monitors, interior and exterior (public-facing) for demonstrations
Software
- Design: Adobe Medium, Gravity Sketch, Tiltbrush
- Development: BigscreenVR, Unity3D
- Collaboration: Spatial.io, Mozilla Hubs
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