NeuroViz Challenge: 3D Visualization of Neuroimaging Data in VR

Overview & Objective

SThe goal of NeuroViz track is for participants to create innovative 3D visualizations of neuroimaging data within a virtual reality environment. This track is designed to explore the potential of VR as a tool for enhancing our understanding and interpretation of complex neurological datasets.

Deliverables

This track is a concept design track. You are not required to make a real implementation in VR, but real implementation is always welcomed and will be awarded bonus points.

Required submission:

Submission on Devpost

background information and significance on the concept

A detailed description of your design

2 min video

Presentation Slides

A 5-10 min presentation that explains your concept design includes but not limited to:

The background and significance of your design

the details of your design

(optional) demo of your design

Submission Format:

Submit your deliverables digitally via the hackathon submission portal before Sunday 9:00 pm. The demos and presentations are happening at Monday 9:00am.

Preparation Requirements:

Please download Unity Hub and have 2022.3.10.f1 version installed on your Unity Hub. Also please download the Meta Quest mobile on your mobile device as we use it to connect with your quest 2 device during the hackathon event.

Judging Criteria

Originality and Innovation

Neural Signal Visualization

VR-enabled 3D user interface

(Bonus) VR Implementation

Presentation

Recommended Skills

UI/UX design

Signal processing

Unity

VR

Recommended Hardware/Software

If you would like to implement it in VR, we recommend using Unity.

Resources

Data:

fMRI dataset: https://andysbrainbook.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

HCP Data: https://db.humanconnectome.org/app/template/Login.vm;jsessionid=A7A680533F4EA3F2D72FC426132F4080

EEG: https://openneuro.org/datasets/ds003061/versions/1.1.0

Team Composition

Teams of any size is welcomed. The maxium number of team cannot exceed 5.

Mentorship and Support

Mentors will be avaliable during the hackathon. Check with mentor channel on slack and request mentorship if in need.

Contact Information:

Name: Ziwen Xie

Email: zx2418@columbia.edu