Out of Orbit
In "Out of Orbit," you assume the roles of cat astronauts working for a "Planet Towing Company." Your mission is to respond to distress signals from planets adrift and restore them to their proper orbits. One of you controls the colossal space mech, "N3K0," equipped with powerful thrusters and a stasis chamber for planet relocation. The other uses the specialized "ClawGrip Gauntlet" to manipulate and place planets into N3K0's stasis chamber. It's a cooperative adventure that demands teamwork and quick thinking, facilitated by built-in voice chat.
To leverage the unique strengths of both CAVE VR and HMD VR, we offer two ways to explore the cosmos: Step into the CAVE to become “The Pilot”, controlling N3K0, and protecting your fellow crewmate by swatting away asteroids with N3K0's paw. Alternatively, don your VR glasses to become “The Astronaut” for a zero-gravity experience, where you'll grapple with the physics of space to stabilize rogue planets' orbits.
We harness the CAVE's capability to use specialized input devices, incorporating a flight stick for mech control. This intuitive input device allows the pilot to handle thrust and rotation effectively while providing a cozy seated play experience.
We seamlessly integrate Stable Diffusion, advanced AI for generating images, to craft vivid sprites for the aliens encountered during distress calls. This innovation adds visual richness and enables dynamic storytelling. Furthermore, AI prompts adjust based on in-game parameters, such as planet properties and distress situations, contributing to a unique and immersive gaming experience.
This project blends VR technologies, cooperative gameplay, and AI elements to deliver a thrilling space exploration adventure. Don't miss your chance to explore the infinite mysteries of our galaxy, answering the distress calls of aliens and experiencing the fantasy of piloting a colossal mech in a breathtaking VR adventure. Out of Orbit is an invitation to discover the wonders of space and gravity, making it a must-play for science fiction and VR enthusiasts alike.
My Contributions to this Project
Image Gallery
The mech "N3K0" floating through space, close to a large
star
Close-up of the space mech "N3K0"
The pilot's cockpit, which is located in N3K0's collar
An AI-generated alien, displayed as a hologram inside of
the cockpit
The Astronaut's player character
Visualization of a planet and its moon around a star
Indicator of where to put the current planet to bring it
back into orbit
View of the CAVE user controlling N3K0 in seated play
The CAVE setup at our University