NTNU, Nvidia, and GIGABYTE Collaborate to Launch Taiwan’s First Metaverse Lab
NTNU has partnered with Nvidia and GIGABYTE to establish Taiwan's first NVIDIA Studio x GIGABYTE Collaboration Space. This cutting-edge facility aims to immerse students in the latest digital creative technologies, offering high-performance computers, green screens, optical motion capture cameras, and virtual reality dynamic real-time tracking visual preview systems. The collaboration provides a comprehensive learning environment for aspiring metaverse and virtual reality creators.
This venture underscores NTNU’s commitment to educational innovation as it celebrates its centennial anniversary. The university’s legacy of cultivating talent and expanding international perspectives is reflected in its motto, 'a century-old heritage, a century-old model.' Central to this initiative is Hsin-Chien Huang, a prominent new media artist and professor in the Department of Design. Huang’s international recognition and exhibitions highlight his crucial role in NTNU’s mission to foster creative talent.
The opening ceremony featured key figures from NTNU and its industry partners, including Vice President Yao-Ting Sung, Department of Design Dean Chien-Cheng Liu, and NVIDIA's Taiwan Consumer Lead, Alex Chu. Vice President Sung emphasized the collaboration's potential to become a foundational and educational model for new media art creators in Taiwan.
NTNU’s Department of Design holds a distinguished place in the academic landscape, offering a broad spectrum of courses in visual, product, and interior design. The integration of digital tools into the curriculum reflects the department's forward-thinking approach. The collaboration with Nvidia and GIGABYTE exemplifies this strategy, aiming to enhance digital creation on campus and focus on the metaverse as a key area of development.
Professor Hsin-Chien Huang brings extensive experience in new media and immersive content creation, spanning XR, interactive performances, and installation art. His accolades, including the International XR Gold Award and the 25th Taipei Culture Award, underscore his contribution to digital innovation. Huang’s involvement ensures students at NTNU access cutting-edge tools and techniques, bridging the gap between traditional artistic creation and modern digital practices.
The 'Creator Collaboration Space' is equipped with advanced hardware, including GIGABYTE AERO series laptops and desktops featuring 13th generation Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. These tools support various digital creation applications, providing students with the latest technology to enhance their creative work.
The collaboration space also integrates NVIDIA Studio, a platform optimized for RTX GPUs. This platform ensures performance and stability across creative applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, graphic design, and live broadcasting, offering students a seamless and efficient creative experience.
Professor Huang envisions the creator collaboration space as a 'Living Lab,' a dynamic environment promoting continuous use and innovation. This space is designed to be more than a typical computer lab; it serves as a hub for creative exploration and cross-department collaboration, fostering a sense of community among students and facilitating the development of technical skills and innovative thinking.
NTNU’s partnership with Nvidia and GIGABYTE represents a progressive approach to education in the digital age. By providing students with access to state-of-the-art technology and expert guidance, the university positions itself as a leader in cultivating the next generation of digital creators. This initiative not only enhances the educational experience but also prepares students to meet the evolving demands of the digital creative industry.