1. VR Headsets:

• Mixed Setup (5 high-end, 5 mid-range): $7,145–$9,500.

2. VR-Ready PCs:

• Mixed Setup (5 high-end, 5 mid-range): $27,500–$40,000.

3. VR-Ready Laptops:

• 20 laptops (high-end mobile setup): $50,000–$70,000.

4. Monitors for PCs:

• 10 Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 + 2 Samsung Odyssey Ark: $20,999.90.

5. Motion Capture:

• 1 high-end + 1 mid-range suit + accessories (shared): $21,500.

6. Photogrammetry:

• Shared photogrammetry setup: $5,500–$7,000.

7. 3D Scanners (Optional):

• Optional (1 shared high-end 3D scanner): $19,000–$40,000.

8. DJI Ronin 4D-8K Cameras:

• 3 cameras: $38,514.

9. Software Licenses:

• 10 Unity Pro licenses, Substance Suite, photogrammetry software: $25,500–$30,000/year.

10. Physical Space Setup:

• Shared space (without LED wall): $5,500–$10,000.

• Optional LED Wall: ~$100,000+.

11. Storage and Networking:

• Shared storage and networking: $5,000–$7,500.

 

Grand Total Costs

Without Optional 3D Scanner and LED Wall:

• Total Cost (Mid-Range and High-End Setup): $206,658.90–$273,013.90.

With Optional 3D Scanner (but without LED Wall):

• Total Cost (With 3D Scanner): $225,658.90–$313,013.90.

With Optional 3D Scanner and LED Wall:

• Total Cost (With 3D Scanner and LED Wall): $325,658.90–$413,013.90.

 

Summary

This combined setup provides a comprehensive lab environment with the following capabilities:

1. VR Development: High-end and mid-range VR headsets, PCs, and laptops will ensure that all groups have access to the hardware necessary for game design, immersive environments, and real-time rendering.

2. Monitors: The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 and Odyssey Ark monitors will allow students to work on large, detailed screens, ideal for intricate design work and real-time collaboration.

3. Motion Capture: The inclusion of Xsens and Rokoko motion capture suits ensures that students can work on high-level character animation and virtual production projects.

4. DJI Ronin 4D-8K Cameras: These advanced cameras add professional-grade cinematic tools for virtual production, offering students the opportunity to integrate live-action footage with virtual environments.

5. Photogrammetry and 3D Scanning: The shared photogrammetry setup and optional high-end 3D scanners will allow students to capture real-world environments and objects in high detail, ideal for integrating into VR or game design projects.

6. Software Licenses: Essential tools like Unity Pro, Adobe Substance Suite, and RealityCapture will be available for all groups, ensuring access to industry-standard software.

7. Physical Space and Storage: A shared physical space optimized for room-scale VR and virtual production, with optional LED wall integration for high-end projects, along with robust storage and networking solutions to handle large project files.

This lab setup is scalable, flexible, and capable of supporting a wide range of VR, virtual production, game design, and interactive media projects.

 

The GEAR itemized

Sure! Let's update the list to include 10 Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 monitors and 2 Samsung Odyssey Ark monitors. These are premium monitors, especially useful for game design, virtual production, and high-performance VR development because of their large, curved screens, fast refresh rates, and high resolutions. Here’s the updated list with these additions:

 

1. VR Headsets (Combination of High-End and Mid-Range)

For 10 groups of students, a mix of high-end and mid-range VR headsets ensures flexibility in handling both complex and simpler projects.

Headset Costs:

• High-End VR Headsets:

  • 5 x HTC Vive Pro 2 or Valve Index: ~$1,399–$999 each.

  • Total for 5 units: $5,000–$7,000.

• Mid-Range VR Headsets:

  • 5 x Meta Quest 3 or Pico 4: ~$499–$429 each.

  • Total for 5 units: $2,145–$2,500.

Total Cost for VR Headsets (Mixed Setup): $7,145–$9,500.

Headset Cost for 1-10 Groups:

• High-End Setup (10 units): $10,000–$14,000.

• Mid-Range Setup (10 units): $4,500–$5,000.

 

 

2. VR-Ready PCs (Combination of High-End and Mid-Range)

Each group will need high-end PCs for resource-intensive VR projects and mid-range PCs for less demanding tasks.

PC Costs:

• High-End PCs (with NVIDIA RTX 4090/3080 GPUs):

  • 5 PCs at $3,500–$5,000 each.

  • Total for 5 units: $17,500–$25,000.

• Mid-Range PCs (with NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPUs):

  • 5 PCs at $2,000–$3,000 each.

  • Total for 5 units: $10,000–$15,000.

Total Cost for VR-Ready PCs (Mixed Setup): $27,500–$40,000.

PC Cost for 1-10 Groups:

• High-End Setup (10 PCs): $35,000–$50,000.

• Mid-Range Setup (10 PCs): $20,000–$30,000.

 

 

3. VR-Ready Laptops (Mobile Development)

Adding 20 VR-ready laptops enables mobile and flexible development for students working on lighter VR tasks.

Laptop Specifications:

• High-End VR-Ready Laptops:

  • CPU: Intel Core i7 or i9.

  • GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 or 3080.

  • RAM: 32GB or more.

  • Price per laptop: ~$2,500–$3,500.

Total Cost for 20 VR-Ready Laptops: $50,000–$70,000.

 

4. Monitors for PCs

To support the desktop PCs, we'll include 10 premium 57" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved monitors for intensive development work, and 2 Samsung Odyssey Ark monitors for a truly immersive experience.

Monitor Costs:

• 10 x Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Curved Monitors:

  • Price per monitor: $1,599.99.

  • Total for 10 monitors: $15,999.90.

• 2 x Samsung Odyssey Ark Monitors:

  • Price per monitor: ~$2,500.

  • Total for 2 monitors: $5,000.

Total Cost for Monitors: $20,999.90.

 

5. Motion Capture and Interaction Devices (Shared)

This setup includes 1 high-end motion capture system and 1 mid-range motion capture system for shared use, along with hand and foot tracking devices for immersive interaction.

Motion Capture Costs:

• High-End (Xsens MVN Link): ~$12,000 for one suit.

• Mid-Range (Rokoko Smartsuit Pro): ~$2,500 for one suit.

• Smartgloves (for both suits): ~$995 per pair.

• HTC Vive Trackers (for 5 groups): ~$129 per tracker (3 per group; total of 15 trackers).

Total Motion Capture Cost (Combined Setup): ~$21,500.

Motion Capture Cost for 1-10 Groups (Shared):

• Mid-Range Setup (1 suit, gloves, and trackers for 10 groups): ~$5,500–$8,000.

• High-End Setup (2 Xsens suits, gloves, and trackers for 10 groups): ~$20,000–$25,000.

 

 

6. Photogrammetry Setup (Shared)

A shared photogrammetry setup for all groups allows students to capture and process real-world environments for integration into VR or game development projects.

Photogrammetry Costs:

• Camera (Sony A7R IV or Canon EOS R5): ~$3,500 per camera.

• Lens (50mm or 24-70mm lens): ~$1,000 per lens.

• Tripods, Gimbals, and Lighting Kits: ~$1,000 for a complete setup.

• Photogrammetry Software (RealityCapture or Agisoft Metashape): ~$150–$400 per license.

Total Photogrammetry Cost (Shared Setup): 

• 1-2 Shared Camera Setups: $5,500–$7,000.

• Photogrammetry Software Licenses (for 10 groups): ~$1,500–$2,000.

 

 

7. 3D Scanners (Optional, Shared)

A high-end 3D scanner will be shared across all groups for projects requiring highly accurate 3D models.

3D Scanner Costs:

• Artec Eva 3D Scanner: ~$19,800 per unit.

• Leica BLK360 LiDAR Scanner (Optional): ~$19,100 per unit.

Total Cost for 3D Scanners (Optional): $19,000–$40,000.

 

8. DJI Ronin 4D-8K Cameras (For Virtual Production)

Adding 3 DJI Ronin 4D-8K cameras for virtual production will enable students to create high-quality, stabilized footage with LiDAR focusing and cinematic imaging.

DJI Ronin 4D-8K Costs:

• Price per camera: $12,838.

• Total for 3 cameras: $38,514.

 

9. VR Software and Licenses

Software for game design, VR development, photogrammetry, and virtual production.

Software Costs:

• Unity Pro (10 licenses): $18,000/year.

• Adobe Substance Suite (10 users): $6,000/year.

• Photogrammetry Software (RealityCapture or Agisoft Metashape, 5 licenses): ~$1,500–$2,000/year.

• Blender: Free.

• Unreal Engine 5: Free (licensing may apply for commercial use).

Total Software Cost (Mixed Setup for 10 groups): ~$25,500–$30,000/year.

 

10. Physical Space Setup (Shared)

A shared physical space for room-scale VR, green screens, and LED walls for virtual production.

Physical Space Costs:

• Room-Scale VR Area (for 10 groups): ~$5,000 for trackers, cable management, and space preparation.

• Green Screen Setup (for virtual production): ~$500–$1,000.

• LED Wall (Optional, for high-end virtual production): ~$100,000+.

Total Physical Space Cost (Mixed Setup): $5,500–$10,000 (without LED wall) or ~$100,000+ (with LED wall).

 

11. Storage and Networking (Shared)

Shared NAS storage and high-speed networking for handling large files and collaborative projects.

Storage and Networking Costs:

• NAS (Network-Attached Storage): ~$2,500 for 32TB.

• External SSDs (for each group): ~$300 per unit.

• Networking (high-speed routers, switches): ~$1,500–$2,500.

Total Storage and Networking Cost (Shared): ~$5,000–$7,500.