endorsedCompleted

Focal Rescue Quest 2 VR Prototype

Services Covered:

AR, VR, and XR Development

Industry

Healthcare

5 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 November 2021

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

77/100

Good

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Client

Gambit Labs

Novato, United States of America

Project Summary

Alternova built a Quest 2 VR prototype called Focal Rescue, delivering a playable demo developed in Unity with a Firebase-backed database for metrics and user accounts. The team produced one game level and progressed on data streaming integration. Communication was primarily by email with monthly Zoom calls, milestones were met with only small delays, and the client praised Alternova's ability to turn the plan into a tangible product. The client (Gambit Labs) builds neurofeedback games on VR platforms.

Key Challenges

Build the prototype VR game Focal Rescue for the Quest 2
Deliver a playable demo to gather feedback for user testing

Project Deliverables

Playable VR game demo (one level)
Database to store metrics and user accounts
Data streaming integration (in progress)

Project Solution

Alternova leveraged its digital-health experience to deliver a playable Quest 2 demo. The team developed one level of the VR game, implemented a Firebase database for storing metrics and user accounts, and progressed on data streaming integration. Development used Unity and targeted the Quest 2 platform. The vendor staffed four people for the engagement (1 VP and 3 software/game developers).

Project Outcome

Playable demo enabling user testing
Milestones met with only small delays; communication via email and monthly Zoom calls
Demonstrated strong ability to translate the project plan into a working product
Encountered difficulties with networking protocols and limited support from a third-party device vendor

Platforms

AR/VR/XR

Tech Stack

Unity
Firebase

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Alternova, Inc. delivered a playable demo, which allowed the client to integrate feedback for user testing. The team coordinated milestones on email and Zoom, ensuring timely completion. Above all, their ability to turn the project plan into a tangible product was truly impressive.”
Julia Scott
CEO
Date: 09/14/2022