Welcome to the UTS Data Arena
The UTS Data Arena is a cutting-edge 360-degree immersive visualisation facility that transforms how we engage with data. This state-of-the-art space allows you to step inside a cylindrical screen, four metres high and ten metres in diameter, where advanced computer graphics create a seamless, three-dimensional panorama.
The ultimate immersive data experience
- Unmatched visual clarity: the Data Arena’s six 3D-stereo projectors generate a stunning 20,000 x 1200-pixel image, offering unparalleled clarity. Active-Shutter Glasses enhance this experience by presenting separate left and right views, creating a captivating stereo-visual effect.
- 3D sound: a 16-channel audio system, with speakers positioned behind the screen, surrounds you in 3D sound, making the data experience fully immersive.
Simplifying complex data
The UTS Data Arena is designed to simplify the complexity of big data, making it accessible and actionable for businesses, governments and researchers. Here, you can explore data like never before—observe, refine and innovate within an environment that encourages deep visual immersion.
Applications
The UTS Data Arena is versatile, supporting a wide range of applications:
- big data exploration: engage in multi-user interaction for thorough data analysis.
- virtual reality walkthroughs: experience architectural sites in immersive 3D.
- scientific visualisation: view and manipulate complex datasets in full-surround 3D stereo.
- 3D volumetric display: generate and manipulate 3D voxels for advanced visual insights.
- educational and research development: foster group collaboration in a shared immersive 3D environment.
Practical impact
The UTS Data Arena has been instrumental in diverse projects, including:
- creating 3D models of parasites from microscope images
- identifying biological markers in childhood cancer patients
- tracking bacteria and navigating through physical structures
- producing groundbreaking computer graphics for film, fashion and entertainment.
Technical capabilities
The UTS Data Arena leverages open-source software to convert raw data into interactive 3D geometry, making this sophisticated technology accessible to all.
User-friendly technology for everyone
- Software: the Arena employs OmegaLib and Equalizer, providing a load-balanced rendering system across a cluster of seven high-end servers with 448GB RAM and 25,920 GPU Cuda Cores.
- 3D animation: advanced 3D animation software, commonly used in feature films, is utilised to generate complex geometries.
- Data channels: data is organised into channels, which are mapped to various geometric attributes, such as position, rotation, colour, and even 3D sound.
- Data aggregation: the arena can aggregate data from a variety of digital devices, ranging from microscopes and mobile phones to transport cards and fitness apps.
- Interactive tools: interaction is enabled via a wide range of devices, including smartphones, 3D mice, motion capture markers, PlayStation controllers, VR wands, WiFi devices and more.
- Open-source flexibility: the open-source software allows users to customise the existing source code to meet specific needs. Data pipelines are maintained in open-source git repositories, continually shared and improved by the community. The software is also available for free download, enabling offsite development in a virtual machine before integrating into the Data Arena environment.
Simplifying complexity for your business
Whether you are in business, government, or research, the UTS Data Arena provides a powerful platform to simplify complex data, uncover insights and drive innovation.