They developed a 3D-printed head mountable display and secured a potential multi-million dollar distribution deal in one weekend.
Three students from Sunshine Coast University and two industry professionals have won the Startup Weekend in Sunshine Coast, an urban area in Western Australia north of Brisbane. The team built a 3D-printed head-mountable display that uses a smartphone as a mobile immersive media device.
The prototype, called VR Smart View, saw the five win more than $15,000 in prizes. The device works by users slotting their smartphone into the headset to enjoy 3D movies, games or engage in other smartphone…
