ETC CAVERN
A 270-degree circular projection system with a 20-foot-wide play area, designed for local multiplayer interactions within virtual spaces.
Overview
The C.A.V.E.R.N. (Collaborative And Virtual Environment for Realtime Networked-play) is a 270-degree circular projection system at Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center, featuring a 20-foot-wide play area. It is designed to facilitate local multiplayer interactions within immersive virtual environments without requiring individual headsets.
My Role
Consulting developer (with Steve Audio and John Balash, CMU ETC). Contributed to the real-time rendering pipeline, multi-projector calibration, and interactive multiplayer experience design.
Key Features
- 270-degree wraparound projection with seamless edge blending
- 20-foot circular play space for full-body movement
- Real-time local multiplayer — no headsets required
- Modular experience framework for swappable game content