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Research that reimagines the built and natural environment through IoT, immersive virtual mapping and interactive physical-digital play.

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Cultural Tourism · XR Environment · Game IP

Next Stop, Yuanli

A cultural technology proposal that revitalises Xiangyuan as an interactive destination rooted in Chaoshan heritage and shaped for younger audiences.

Project film · MP4

LocationShantou, China
SiteXiangyuan
StrategyCommercial Revitalisation
ExperienceGame IP Interaction

Culture meets interaction

A historic place designed for repeated discovery.

Built around the twin themes of commercial revitalisation and game IP interaction, the project protects Xiangyuan while giving it new content, experiences and modes of operation. The site becomes a place to visit, explore, purchase, share and return to.

Interactive game IP experience inside Xiangyuan
Game IP interaction within the physical site
Revitalised commercial interior at Xiangyuan
Commercial activation of the heritage environment
Game characters inspired by local cultural expression
Game characters for cultural engagement
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02

IoT · Reality-to-Virtual Mapping

Low-Cost Road Traffic Network Construction

An IoT-based reality-to-virtual mapping system that lets people design, experience and understand urban road networks through low-cost physical models and immersive VR.

Project film · MP4

Period2023–2026
FormatIoT + VR System
ApplicationRoad Infrastructure
LeadDr. Sky LO Tian Tian

Physical to virtual

Making complex road networks approachable and immersive.

Road traffic networks are essential to cities, yet their complexity and high design costs often make them hard for the public to engage with. This project proposes a low-cost, user-friendly method for constructing road networks using IoT and VR, mapping physical models into virtual environments so users can immerse themselves in the networks they create.

Low-Cost Road mapping system overview
Reality-to-virtual mapping
Low-Cost Road detail 1
Physical model
Low-Cost Road detail 2
Virtual mapping
Low-Cost Road detail 3
Immersive experience
Project team

Dr. Sky LO Tian Tian · Bao Zimu · Wang Zilu · Usman Rafiq · Bao Hanzhe · Chen Xi

03

Physical Board Game · Virtual Interaction

Boardgame

A competitive 2–4 player board game about gathering winter wood, blending physical play with virtual image interaction.

Project film · MP4

Period2024–2025
FormatBoard Game
Players2–4 players
LeadDr. Sky LO Tian Tian

Play and interaction

Gather the most wood before winter arrives.

Winter is coming and all the animals are busy gathering supplies, but quantities are limited. The objective is simple: by any means, grab the wood and earn the highest score for your family. Designed for 2–4 players, the game mixes tactile board play with virtual imagery to create an interactive experience.

Boardgame overview
Gameboard design
Boardgame detail 1
Physical board
Boardgame detail 2
Virtual interaction
Project team

Dr. Sky LO Tian Tian · Wong Ka Lok · Zhang Yuanxi · Wang Zilu · Chen Xi