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Renovating the facade letters of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

As of January 1, 2024, the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (3mE) has changed its name to Mechanical Engineering, abbreviated ME. To fully implement this name change, the facade letters also needed to be renewed. The NewMedia Centre was asked to produce a short video to promote this change at the front of the faculty building.

The video was filmed over several weeks in coordination with the faculty’s communication staff and the contractors. Our cameraman even went up in the bucket high above the water to film the letters up close!

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Holographic projection

January 17, 2023

The NewMedia Centre and Mexico’s Monterrey Institute of Technology piloted holographic teaching, projecting life-sized remote teachers into classrooms. Using cameras, projectors and software, the system enabled realistic remote lectures, presentations and meetings, opening new possibilities for immersive, borderless education.

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VR robot

Supermarket Robot: Designing Socially Embedded Service Robots in Virtual Reality

June 30, 2025

What happens when a robot helps you shop? This question shaped a groundbreaking project led by Dr. Marco Rozendaal, where VR simulations in a supermarket explored how people and robots interact in public spaces. By blending design, theatre, and puppeteering, the research revealed how robots can earn trust and acceptance—not through perfect programming, but by designing behaviors that feel meaningful and socially appropriate.

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examples of pop-up books used in VR

Reimagining Pop-Up Books Through Mixed Reality: A Collaborative Preservation Initiative

June 30, 2025

Pop-up and movable books captivate with their interactive artistry, yet their fragility limits access—especially in archival collections like the KB. Through an innovative collaboration between KB and TU Delft’s XR Zone, researcher Willemijn Elkhuizen explores how mixed reality (XR) can preserve and transform these delicate treasures. By translating the sensory and emotional qualities of pop-up books into digital and hybrid experiences, the project opens new avenues for engaging and safeguarding cultural heritage.

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