// experiments

r&d / explorations

Technical experiments, research projects, and prototypes. Where I test ideas before they become products.

$ls -la ./experiments
total 11 experiments | 3 active
01

GardenTracker

ongoing

Full-featured garden management app for tracking plantings, greenhouse operations, and compost bins. Includes an AI chatbot assistant that understands the current state of the garden to provide personalised advice.

AIAppDashboardGardening
2026
02

Sea Gooseberries Installation

in development

Interactive physical installation with glass artist Roberta Mason. Glass sea gooseberries that respond to human presence via meshed network circuits.

InstallationArtInteractiveElectronics
2026
03

Phone Mocap AI

in development

Using Google AI to capture motion capture data from a user's phone directly in the browser.

AIMocapWebXRMobile
2025
04

Ouija

completed

AI chatbot for conversations with historical figures. R&D project exploring how AI can bring the past to life through natural dialogue.

AIChatbotHistoryR&D
2025
05

CalendarXR

completed

Community events platform helping the VR community discover and share XR events in London and online.

VRCommunityEvents
2024
06

Gaussian Splatting Optimisation

completed

Experiments with 3D Gaussian splatting techniques for efficient real-time rendering of volumetric captures.

3DRenderingResearch
2024
07

LiDAR Scanning Workflows

completed

Developing streamlined pipelines for processing LiDAR point cloud data into usable 3D assets for VR/AR.

LiDAR3D ScanningPipeline
2023
08

Ambisonic Audio Research

completed

Academic research into spatial audio recording and playback techniques for immersive environments.

AudioSpatialAcademic
2022
09

Anti-Gravity VR Illusion

completed

Creating convincing gravity-defying experiences in VR through visual and vestibular manipulation.

VRPerceptionResearch
2022
10

360° Livestreaming

completed

Technical solutions for high-quality 360-degree video livestreaming at major events including motorsport.

360 VideoLiveEvents
2021
11

Sprigs

deprecated

AI-assisted platform for immersive film making. Explored automated workflows for 360° video production and spatial storytelling.

AIFilmImmersive360 Video
2020
More experiments coming soon