[U1] - TaiChi Experience

Inspiration

The inspiration behind the VR Tai Chi experience was to create a tool that helps people shift their focus away from the stress and uncertainty of the future. In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety and stress are all too common, often leaving people feeling disconnected from themselves. By immersing users in the calming, meditative practice of Tai Chi within a virtual environment, we aim to help them anchor their attention in the present moment. This experience encourages mindfulness, inner peace, and a sense of balance, offering a refuge from the chaos of daily life and a way to cultivate a deeper connection with both the body and mind

What it does

Our VR Tai Chi experience offers a unique way to harmonize your mind and body while cultivating inner energy, or qi. Guided through gentle, meditative movements in serene, immersive environments, you'll enhance your physical health, reduce stress, and deepen your connection to the philosophy of balance and harmony. Whether you're new to Tai Chi or seeking innovative ways to rehabilitate and improve your well-being, our VR experience makes mindfulness accessible and transformative for everyone.

How we built it

We used a combination of XR and MR tools including:

Unreal
Unity
blender

Challenges we ran into

the body tracking
passthrough and virtual reality environment transition
unity template conflicts with the meta presence package

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Idea of project
User experience and interaction of gameplay encouraging body movement and serenity

What we learned

learned procedural generations
learned to build environments in unity
persevering through difficult tasks
distributing workload

What's next for Nest - TaiChi Experience

multiplayer experience
social experience
more customisable environments
Enhancement to focus and breathing
add more exercise including yoga, Pilates and meditation to achieve ultimate qi and mental relaxation
provided better visualisations into their inner energy