Development Log
Follow our progress as we develop our XR application. Each entry contains updates on our key success criteria and project milestones.
Project Kickoff: Lunar Environment Development
Week 0, March 24 - March 30, 2025
Development
Week 0 focused on establishing the core technical foundation for our Global Horizons University VR project, with significant progress on the Lunar Exploration Laboratory environment and physics implementation.
Success Criteria Updates:
- Technical Sophistication: Successfully implemented accurate lunar physics and terrain rendering. The lunar gravity simulation and heightmap systems demonstrate our commitment to technical excellence while maintaining performance.
- Novelty: Our planned "Spiderman-like" movement mechanics for the low-gravity environment represent a novel approach to VR locomotion tailored specifically to lunar conditions.
- Social Impact: The Lunar Exploration Laboratory lays groundwork for inspiring scientific curiosity and interest in space exploration, one of our key social impact goals.
- XR Emphasis: VR-specific optimizations for head movement in low gravity demonstrate our focus on creating comfortable, immersive experiences that leverage the unique capabilities of spatial computing.
- Financial Sustainability: Initial platform selection (UE5) considers both development efficiency and long-term maintenance costs, supporting our sustainability goals.
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Week 1: Development in Progress
Week 1, March 31 - April 6, 2025
Development
Development in progress. Check back for updates on our progress for Week 1.
Success Criteria Updates:
- Technical Sophistication: Development planned for Week 1.
- Novelty: Development planned for Week 1.
- Social Impact: Development planned for Week 1.
- XR Emphasis: Development planned for Week 1.
- Financial Sustainability: Development planned for Week 1.
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Week 2: Development in Progress
Week 2, April 7 - April 13, 2025
Development
Development in progress. Check back for updates on our progress for Week 2.
Success Criteria Updates:
- Technical Sophistication: Development planned for Week 2.
- Novelty: Development planned for Week 2.
- Social Impact: Development planned for Week 2.
- XR Emphasis: Development planned for Week 2.
- Financial Sustainability: Development planned for Week 2.