Sign up for a session here: XR AQUARIUM PARTICIPANT SIGNUP LINK
Are you curious about virtual reality, gaming, or live performance?
We’re inviting participants to join XR Aquarium, a short mixed-reality performance study exploring how people interact and collaborate across digital and physical spaces.
In this experience, you’ll take part in a live, interactive session inside a shared virtual world that blends theatre and technology. You can choose how you participate: onstage using an XR headset or console, or from the audience using your mobile device.
There are two participation options:
- Short Session + Survey: Take part in a 30-minute performance session followed by a short 5-minute survey.
- Session + Focus Group: Join a 45–60 minute session that includes the same performance experience, followed by a short group discussion about your experience.
Your feedback will help us understand how people experience agency, collaboration, and creativity in shared XR environments.
Details:
- Location: University of Calgary, Doolittle Theatre (CHF 206)
- Dates: April 17 and 18 2026
- Eligibility: Ages 18 and up; no prior VR experience required
- Compensation: Voluntary participation (no payment)
- Data Use: All sessions will be recorded for research purposes; you may choose to remain anonymous or allow your image to be included in research materials.
If you are interested, please contact Tyler Klein-Longmire at tyler.kleinlongmire@ucalgary.ca
Sign up for a session here: XR AQUARIUM PARTICIPANT SIGNUP LINK
The University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB25-1531). LINK TO APPROVAL PDF
Consent form PDF (will be given to participants prior to session): CONSENT FORM PDF
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Principal Investigator:
Christian Jacob PhD, Faculty of Science, Computer Science
Co-Investigator:
Bruce Barton PhD, Faculty of Arts, School of Creative and Performing Arts
Master’s Student Researcher:
Tyler Klein-Longmire
Faculty of Science, Computational Media Design
tyler.kleinlongmire@ucalgary.ca
DIRECTIONS
Please meet us outside of the Doolittle Theatre on the 2nd floor of Craigie Hall, Block F, on the main University of Calgary campus. Directions are shown in the maps below.
If you are driving, I recommend parking in the Arts Parkade or the main L1 lot, some of the first lots when entering from the main campus gate.
Please check-in with our team outside of the theatre, and we will invite you in when we are ready. See you there!
