Inspiration
The inspiration for MetaExplore stemmed from the desire to revolutionize the tourism experience by leveraging cutting-edge technologies in the realm of the metaverse. The team aimed to create an immersive and interactive platform that would connect people with museums and cultural sites in a novel and engaging way using AR, VR and multiplayer technologies.
What it does
MetaExplore is a metaverse exploration application designed to explore and study museums and cultural sites in virtual environment. Leveraging Unreal Engine, Blender, and Metahumans, the application integrates advanced technologies such as Lumen, Nanite, and ray tracing. Users can seamlessly connect through Epic services and interact with other players in real-time. The platform goes beyond traditional museum experiences, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment for exploration and learning.
How we built it
The development process involved leveraging powerful tools such as Unreal Engine for the creation of a visually captivating environment. Blender was utilized for 3D modeling, and Metahumans were integrated to add realistic characters. Advanced technologies like Lumen, Nanite, and ray tracing contributed to achieving a high level of visual fidelity. Live connectivity was enabled, allowing users to explore the metaverse collaboratively.
Challenges we ran into
During the development, the team encountered challenges related to multiplayer integration with concurrency and live updating. Overcoming these challenges required innovative solutions to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for users exploring the metaverse together.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
What we learned
Through the process of developing MetaExplore, the team gained valuable insights into designing and implementing a metaverse exploration app. This included tackling challenges related to multiplayer integration and enhancing the user experience in museum and cultural settings.
What's next for MetaExplore
Built With
- blender
- c++
- metahuman
- unity
- unreal-engine