Immersive Exhibition and Special VR Artwork Display

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A playful and theatrical virtual reality artwork experience  within Aurorae immersive exhibition: Me, Myself and My Avatars

art'otel London Hoxton, Powered by Radisson Hotels

This event is part of the Aurorae Immersive Experience in the heart of London! Join this exclusive VR event and immerse yourself in the Aurorae show.This virtual reality experience is about the so-called homunculus, a mapping of the movements and sensations experienced by the body located in the neocortex. This homunculus is highly extensible and changeable. For example, if a limb is injured or amputated, the corresponding regions in the homunculus shift to other parts of the body. Jaron Lanier et al. name this concept "homuncular flexibility" and as a prerequisite for being able to identify with an avatar's body in virtual reality at all. Research into homuncular flexibility combines findings from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy and computer science and posits that the homunculus can also adapt bodies that differ significantly from the typical human form. VR thus becomes a toolbox to explore and max out undreamt-of interaction possibilities between brain and body. These psychosomatic relationships are made tangible in this VR experience through implementation in the Unity game engine. Based on the research results of Lanier et al., three different playable non-human avatars were developed: one with additional limbs, one consisting of multiple bodies, and one used to control the entire environment.This performance event takes place within the Aurorae immersive exhibition, where participants can enjoy a global lineup of artists showcased in the immersive venue of art'otel London Hoxton.

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