MITIH
The mediacity immersive technologies innovation hub is an innovate uk innovation accelerator project supported by innovate greater manchester. It is led by The landing with the university of salford as the research partner.
this page provides an overview of what we have done since the programme began. we have a number of academics involved and i’ve been very pleased to be its principal investigator over its inception period.
MITIH
The mediacity immersive technologies innovation hub is an innovate uk innovation accelerator project supported by innovate greater manchester. It is led by The landing with the university of salford as the research partner.
this page provides an overview of what we have done since the programme began. we have a number of academics involved and i’ve been very pleased to be its principal investigator over its inception period.
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Where we focus
The three pillars of our activity have been immersive experiences, gametech and esports, and the future of film and tv, particularly virtual production. These areas have each expanded and blended into a whole range of creative innovation projects, which have had applications across health, education, and the creative industries
Where we focus
The three pillars of our activity have been immersive experiences, gametech and esports, and the future of film and tv, particularly virtual production. These areas have each expanded and blended into a whole range of creative innovation projects, which have had applications across health, education, and the creative industries
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
2025.03.13
“Experience the ocean from under the water and see various marine life. Entertaining and fun more than educational”
what’s next
what’s next
New Platforms
If you are looking to explore something new, then try these. organized by launch date.
New Platforms
If you are looking to explore something new, then try these. organized by launch date.
Research Articles:
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the experiences
here we go…
the experiences
here we go…
What is it? A narrative about what it is like to be a refugee
Value: Incredible insight into the emotional complexity of this experience
Format: Largely animation, with some documentary imagery.
Minimum Age:
Exclusion Criteria:
Controller needed? Yes/Hand controller
Glossary
Terminology is really confusing, so here’s a simple guide
Glossary
Terminology is really confusing, so here’s a simple guide
Overlaying digital content onto a physical world. For instance, Pokemon Go was one of the most successful AR games. It used a phone’s camera to show the position of a Pokemon while in the game. A great example was found in 2017 when used within the Opening Ceremony of an esports event. Check it out here.
Like augmented reality, but the digital content is anchored to the physical world, so you can move around it. Tthe Microsoft Hololens is a great AR platform
Entirely digital content - film or computer generated - in a closed headset experience usually. No integration of physical world elements. The Oculus Go or Samsung Gear VR are good examples here.
Please Note
This guide is created independent of any financial interests in the VR industry. It is established as a service for clinicians to understand what’s being used in their field to assist with investment, workflow, and decision making.
Professor Andy Miah is a specialist in emerging technologies, working across health, bioethics, and future media.
Please Note
This guide is created independent of any financial interests in the VR industry. It is established as a service for clinicians to understand what’s being used in their field to assist with investment, workflow, and decision making.
Professor Andy Miah is a specialist in emerging technologies, working across health, bioethics, and future media.
