Software Projects

Open-source research and exploratory software projects hosted on GitHub. Most projects explore extended reality (XR), augmented reality (AR), and novel interaction techniques.

Projects

XR Collaboration Proto2

C# · Unity

Multi-user XR collaboration environment featuring hand tracking, physics-based interactions, and eye-tracking with gaze logging for behavioral research. Built for HTC Vive Focus Vision.

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AR Prototype

C# · Unity

Augmented reality prototype for image-based marker detection and 3D/video content placement. A step-by-step tutorial targeting students new to Unity, compatible with iOS (ARKit) and Android (ARCore).

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AVAR

Swift

Spatial data visualization app for Apple platforms (visionOS + iOS). Renders data as interactive 3D objects anchored in AR, with SharePlay collaboration and a built-in HTTP server for real-time data injection.

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CityVR

VR

Gameful software visualization tool that implements the city metaphor in an immersive VR environment to boost developer engagement in software comprehension tasks.

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Proofs of Concept

Neuro Runner

Swift · SpriteKit

iOS side-scrolling game with animated player and zombie characters. A gamified application with potential for research use in neuroscience and interaction contexts.

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Pace Cast

Python

Proof-of-concept using an HTC VIVE Ultimate Tracker as a gait sensor to control video playback speed in real time. Walking in place adjusts the rate of a first-person walkthrough video.

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Interested in contributing? Students interested in participating in these projects or in related ones are welcome to reach out at leonel.merino@uc.cl. There are opportunities for IPRE (Investigador en Pregrado) courses and paid activities.