HEALTH & SAFETY
STAYING VIGILANT
Consultants and staff are on-site to assist with various issues, and to disinfect equipment.
After 5pm, the studio will only be accessible to those with card access to the space via the card reader on the entrance door. Those without access will not be permitted. Students, faculty, and staff can receive card access through our online orientation.
Orientations are required for card access, and will teach patrons how to properly handle equipment housed in the room, and the proper etiquette necessary to work in the studio safely and politely. Students, faculty, and staff can complete this orientation online on our canvas site.
KEEP ONE ANOTHER SAFE
In accordance with University guidelines, masking will be optional at the Duderstadt Center in most areas. If University policy changes to require masking in classrooms again, this will also apply in Visualization Studio when classes are actively in session.
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN INHERENT RISK INVOLVED WHEN PLACING SHARED EQUIPMENT NEAR THE EYES, MOUTH, EARS, AND NOSE.
You must disinfect your own headset before use. Consultants and staff will be in the space to clean as necessary and as best they can, but it is not safe to rely solely on this. Disinfecting alcohol wipes can be found at every accessible station, along with hand sanitzer.
If you are part of an at risk group for COVID-19, we cannot recommend using shared XR equipment.
You may only enter the space through the card reader door, and you may only exit the space through the double doors. These will be indicated via signage.
HEALTH CONDITIONS
Some people may experience severe dizziness, seizures, or blackouts triggered by content viewed in virtual reality, even if they have no prior history of seizures or epilepsy. If you experience symptoms linked to an epileptic condition you should consult a doctor before using any of our VR headsets or other XR devices.
Viewing content in Virtual Reality can cause motion sickness in some users. If you begin to feel dizzy or nauseous, stop and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better.