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-Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices are available for use in the laboratory, along with high-end workstations for AR/VR development. More information about AR/VR resources can be found [[arvr|here]].  +The AR/VR Hub provides augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) resources as well as powerful Avizo workstations with segmentation tablets.  
-==== Vive VR Machine Guide ==== +AR and VR devices are available for use in the laboratory, along with high-end workstations for AR/VR development. The workstations can also be booked for using Avizo for data visualization, segmentation, and analysis. More information about AR/VR resources can be found [[arvr|here]]. 
-This documentation is particularly for the workstation located in Bldg. 1, Showcase area - this high-end machine has 2 Intel Xeon CPUs (E5-2667 v4 @ 3.2 Ghz), 768 GB RAM, RTX 8000 GPU with 48 GB VRAM. It is equipped with an HTC Vive Pro 2 for VR development/demos and a Wacom Cintiq pro pen and tablet interface for manual image segmentation. It can also be booked for short-term use for running compute intensive Avizo processing such as large-scale deep learning segmentation. When booking, make sure to select the "Vive" option in our booking page as shown below. The Vive machine is equipped with an HTC Vive Pro 2 head-mounted-device which can be used for: +
-  * VR application development, e.g., using Unity Game Engine or SimLab Composer. +
-  * Avizo application use, e.g., for memory and GPU intensive scenarios as well as for VR.+
  
-Users can log-in to this machine using their KAUST credentials. Shortcuts for the publicly available applications, e.g., Avizo and Unity, will be found in the Desktop. Below are some guidelines for using this machine: +Users can log-in to any of the workstations using their KAUST credentials. Shortcuts for the publicly available applications, e.g., Avizo and Unity, can typically be found in the Desktop. Below are some guidelines for using this machine: 
-  * If you need to install an application, make sure to install in drive D (not C). If you do not have permission, send an email to help@kaust.edu.sa to request for software installation assistance. +  * If you need to install an application that needs admin permission, send an email to help@kaust.edu.sa to request for software installation assistance. 
-  * Store your data in drive E (not in your home directory in C) because drive C has limited space and can be wiped clean in case of OS failure. Even better if you can store your data in DATAWAHA and access from there to be sure your data is backed up properly and accessible anywhere in KAUST.+  * Avoid storing your data in drive C (i.e., not in your home directory in C) because drive C has limited space and can be wiped clean in case of OS failure. If other drives are available, create a folder with your username as the name of the folder and put all your data there. You can also store and back up your data in DATAWAHA, which is accessible through the workstations. 
 +  * While in the AR/VR Hub, please: 
 +      * keep the space clean and tidy 
 +      * avoid eating/drinking in the space 
 +      * do not make unnecessary noise 
 +      * only use space for official work
   * After use, make sure to:   * After use, make sure to:
       * log out of Windows       * log out of Windows
-      * connect VR controllers to their charging cables +      * back up your data 
-      * leave the VR headsets facing towards the window since sunlight exposure of the eye lenses may cause damage.+      * reconnect AR/VR equipment to their charging cables 
 + 
 +==== VR Workstation Guide ==== 
 + 
 +The VR Workstation, physically located in AR/VR Hub, is a high-end machine equipped with a Vive Pro 2 VR Headset, dedicated to VR application demonstrations and development. It has 2 Intel Xeon CPUs (E5-2667 v4 @ 3.2 Ghz), 768 GB RAM, RTX 8000 GPU with 48 GB VRAM. It is also equipped with a Wacom Cintiq pro pen and tablet interface for manual image segmentation using Avizo. When booking, make sure to select the "AR/VR Hub" option in our booking page and mention "VR Workstation" in the subject or description.
  
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