VR data visualization of COVID-19 spread with hand tracking interactions, created for a VR hackathon to help people understand the global impact of the pandemic.
Overview
This project was developed for a VR hackathon focused on creating educational and informative experiences about COVID-19. The visualization presents global pandemic data in an immersive 3D environment.
Key Features
- Interactive 3D globe showing COVID-19 data
- Hand tracking for natural data exploration
- Real-time data visualization
- Timeline scrubbing to see progression
- Country-specific information displays
Data Visualization
- Global COVID-19 case numbers
- Geographic distribution of cases
- Temporal progression of the pandemic
- Interactive filtering and exploration
- Comparative analysis tools
Technical Implementation
Built using Unity with VR SDKs and hand tracking technology, the application processes real COVID-19 data and presents it in an accessible, interactive format.
Impact
The project was featured on SideQuest VR and helped users understand the global scale and progression of the COVID-19 pandemic through immersive data visualization.