More information on the project and company can be found at https://www.exrt.io/
Key Features
- VR mini-games with hand tracking utilising specific motions
- Game selection within a larger client
- Calibration and constantly updating patient tracking, including range of motion
- Integration with a web app, tracking reps, exercises, and goals that a physiotherapist can use to aid their work
Developed Skills
- Working with the Meta Quest / Oculus SDK to develop VR experiences in Unity
- Creating gameplay and UI setups that respected the needs of a VR environment
- Analysing and updating older codebases to be more in line with the needs of the current project
- Deploying APKs to the Meta Quest store and testing across various development branches
- Worked with web app developers to ensure proper connection to a companion web app
The job posting for eXRt piqued my interest as I have always believed games can be used for more than entertainment, and the idea of aiding stroke patients in their rehab resonated with me. The job was a very unique experience, helping to grow my skills in VR development and giving a unique look at a different workflow for game development with respect to the requirements of healthcare device development, QA, and the safety checks required.
The team was quite small, so I had to take a large part of responsibility of the project as one of only two programmers. I worked remotely, utilising my communication skills and time management to ensure things stayed smooth and on-track.
