IMMERSE Research Lab [NCSA 3103]
The IMMERSE Research Lab at NCSA 3103 is an interdisciplinary test-bed for immersive computing, driven by the IMMERSE affiliate community.
Taking a multi-phase approach to development, Phase One [rolling out through the end of 2025] offers foundational infrastructure including high-bandwidth (10 Gbps) networking, XR headsets representing major platforms, powerful workstations across Linux, Mac and Windows operating systems, basic media capture capabilities, and secure equipment storage. Pilot usage proposals will be accepted via the forms below as we ramp up hardware, software, and support models for broader availability. Phase Two will expand hardware and software offerings based on the demonstrated needs of the community. This lab is built for you—engage with us and help drive the continuous evolution of the IMMERSE Research Lab.
Hardware & Software capabilities
- Dell Precision 3680
- Windows 11 Pro
- Windows Subsystem for Linux
- WSL 2.5.19.0
- Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS
- Intel Core i9 14900 (36 MB cache, 24 cores, 32 threads, 2.0 GHz to 5.8 GHz)
- 64GB DDR5 4400 non-ECC RAM
- NVIDIA RTX 4090, 24GB GDDR6X
- 512GB SSD Boot Drive
- 2 TB SSD Data Drive
- Intel X550 T2 10GbE Network Adapter
- Software
- Blender 4.4.1
- Brekel
- Docker Desktop
- Godot
- Meta Quest Link
- Meta Quest Developers Hub
- OBS
- Sidequest
- SteamVR
- Unity
- 6.0 (6000.0.47f1)
- 2022.3.61f1
- Unreal Engine
- 5.5.4
- 5.4.4
- 5.6.0
- Apple Mac Studio
- MacOS Sequoia 15.5
- M4 Max 14-core
- 32-core GPU
- 36GB RAM
- 512 GB SSD
- 10 GbE Network Adapter
- Software
- Blender 4.4.1
- Godot v4.4.1.stable.mono.official
- OBS 31.0.2
- Unity 6.1 (6000.1.13f1)
- Xcode 16.3 (iOS, MacOS and VisionOS packages installed)
- Apple Vision Pro
- One (1) unit available
- 1 TB Storage
- Two (2) battery packs
- Headstraps
- Globular Cluster CMA1 Headstrap
- Solo Knit Band: Medium
- Dual-Loop Band: Small, Medium
- The Apple Vision Pro is highly customized. Please use this app to determine facial interface and lens options
- Facial Interfaces
- Light Seals: 21W, 25W, 33W
- Light Seal Cushions: N, W, W+
- Forthcoming: Zeiss 33-option corrective lens kit
- Meta Quest 3
- Five (5) units available
- 512GB Storage
- Meta Quest Elite Strap
- Link Cable
- Facial Interfaces
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- 14 ports on Aruba CX 6300M
- Multirate 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G BaseT
- Class 6 PoE (up to 60W)
- 25 Gb uplink to NCSA building router
- 14 ports on Aruba CX 6300M
Community Input
We want your input on the continuous development of the IMMERSE Research Lab! Please feel free to tell us what you need to support your research via the individual form or join the conversation with our community on the visioning padlet.