Description: This project is to develop ways to engage the public in the development of simulated tasks for Mars surface Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) for use in simulated missions. This would include the development of relevant scenario and task definitions, the associated 3D models/model detail needed, and any associated simulations to drive responses and interactions of those models. The ultimate goal of this project is to provide the framework for public engagement that results in the generation of hundreds of hours of interesting and relevant simulation capability that research subjects and astronauts can engage with during simulations within a virtual reality (VR) environment.
We are calling on the crowdto create and expand Virtual Reality (XR) research, development, and testing environments to help NASA prepare for the situations that will be encountered on Mars. Phase 2 is open to all eligible competitors.