The Albacore Submarine is a decommissioned military vessel that served from 1953 to 1972 and has since been converted into a museum exhibit. This project aims to create a virtual reality tour of the submarine using an Oculus Quest 2 VR headset, providing an accessible experience for those unable to visit the submarine in person.

Overview

To recreate the submarine’s environment:

• Unity was used to simulate the submarine’s appearance and functionality in a virtual space.
• Blender was employed to design 3D assets, including gauges, buoys, and the submarine’s exterior.
• Motion control capabilities and interactive objects (e.g., switches and controls) were incorporated for an immersive experience.

This VR tour will be available at designated stations at the museum, making the submarine accessible to all.

Demo

A short demo video

Gallery

Project Images

Creators

Meet the Team

• William Lee
• Matthew Hartman
• Cameron Day
• Timothy Clocksin

Additional Resources

• USS Albacore Museum
• Unity Game Engine
• Blender 3D Modeling Software