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About the Challenge ✨

Students create and present a VRChat world centered around mental health awareness and experiences, conveying their interpretation of mindfulness to a diverse audience.

This hackathon is designed to encourage students to challenge the limits of current self-care practices and implement their own innovative ideas in a virtual reality environment.

Team up and create an XR experience using VRChat SDK and Unity over the course of 2 days at the Design and Innovation Building.

Hosted by Triton XR in collaboration with the Arthur C. Clarke Center. Headsets will be provided for testing purposes.

Event Schedule – March 1-2

Location: Design and Innovation Building

March 1st

• 11:30 AM – Check In & Lunch
• 12:00 PM – Commencement Ceremony
• 1:30 PM – Unity 101 Workshop
• 2:30 PM – Unity Worldbuilding Workshop
• 3:30 PM – Udon Graph Workshop
• 6:00 PM – Dinner
• 6:30 PM – QnA Panel
• 11:00 PM – End of Day 1

March 2nd

• 11:30 AM – Check In & Lunch
• 1:00 PM – Unity Guest Speaker
• 3:00 PM – Nanome Gues Speaker
• 5:30 PM – Dinner
• 7:00 PM – Submission
• 7:30 PM – Presentation & Voting/Judging
• 9:30 PM – Winners Announced
• 11:00 PM – HackXR Closing Ceremony

Get Started

Required Installs:

• ✅ Unity 2022.e.22f1
• ✅ VRChat Creator Companion Tool
• ✅ VRChat SDK

Ready to redefine reality? Join us and bring your vision to life! ✨

• Relevance to Mental Health and Mindfulness
  How well does the project address the themes of mental health or mindfulness? Is it grounded in evidence-based practices or theories?
• Innovation and Creativity
  How original is the approach to solving the problem? Does the project demonstrate creative thinking in its design, concept, or features?
• User-Centered Design
  Is the experience intuitive and accessible to the target audience? Has the team considered inclusivity, accessibility, and diverse user needs?
• Technical Implementation
  How well is the VR experience implemented? Does it demonstrate technical proficiency, functionality, and smooth performance?
• Immersiveness and Engagement
  Does the VR experience create a sense of presence and immersion? Is the experience engaging and impactful for the user?
• Psychological Safety and Ethics
  Does the project prioritize user well-being, avoid triggering content, and adhere to ethical standards for mental health technologies?
• Presentation and Communication
  Was the team able to clearly articulate their project goals, features, and impact during their presentation or demo?
• Overall Impact
  How impactful is the project in addressing mental health and mindfulness challenges? Does it offer tangible benefits or potential for real-world application?