Vespa Mode Core

Fall 2026

Vespa mode aims to create both a vespa simulation and a physical vespa rig that can be used in conjunction with a VR headset to simulate the experience of riding a vespa.

Adam Bougher Adam Bougher Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Federico Bassetti Federico Bassetti

Questions

  • Why a vespa?
  • what is the purpose of this project?

Milestones

  • Build scale model of vespa rig
  • print 3d mini
  • win awards for the best project

Outcome

  • Successfully demo the VR 'controller' running the vespa simulation

Resources

Will Stamatakos Will Stamatakos Engineer Sofia Parra Sofia Parra Artist/Writer Sitarah Ali Sitarah Ali Artist/Writer Katherine Davenport Katherine Davenport Research Rookie Jerry Stamos Jerry Stamos Engineer; Undergraduate Research

Spring 2026

Vespa mode aims to create both a vespa simulation and a physical vespa rig that can be used in conjunction with a VR headset to simulate the experience of riding a vespa.

Adam Bougher Adam Bougher Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Federico Bassetti Federico Bassetti

Questions

  • Why a vespa?
  • what is the purpose of this project?

Milestones

  • Build scale model of vespa rig
  • print 3d mini
  • win awards for the best project

Outcome

  • Successfully demo the VR 'controller' running the vespa simulation

Resources

Sathwik Bhattathiri Sathwik Bhattathiri Engineer: Handlebar Li Ezekiel Mar (Limar) Bernardo Li Ezekiel Mar (Limar) Bernardo Engineer: Handlebar Will Stamatakos Will Stamatakos Engineer Sofia Parra Sofia Parra Artist/Writer Sitarah Ali Sitarah Ali Artist/Writer Katherine Davenport Katherine Davenport Research Rookie Jerry Stamos Jerry Stamos Engineer; Undergraduate Research Ethan Olvera Ethan Olvera Virtual Production Olivia Barnes Olivia Barnes Research Rookie

Fall 2025

Vespa mode aims to create both a vespa simulation and a physical vespa rig that can be used in conjunction with a VR headset to simulate the experience of riding a vespa.

Adam Bougher Adam Bougher Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Federico Bassetti Federico Bassetti

Questions

  • Why a vespa?
  • what is the purpose of this project?

Milestones

  • Build scale model of vespa rig
  • print 3d mini
  • win awards for the best project

Outcome

  • Successfully demo the VR 'controller' running the vespa simulation

Resources

Sathwik Bhattathiri Sathwik Bhattathiri Engineer: Handlebar Li Ezekiel Mar (Limar) Bernardo Li Ezekiel Mar (Limar) Bernardo Engineer: Handlebar Will Stamatakos Will Stamatakos Engineer Sofia Parra Sofia Parra Artist/Writer Sitarah Ali Sitarah Ali Artist/Writer Katherine Davenport Katherine Davenport Research Rookie Jerry Stamos Jerry Stamos Engineer Ethan Olvera Ethan Olvera Virtual Production Olivia Barnes Olivia Barnes Research Rookie

Spring 2025

Vespa mode aims to create both a vespa simulation and a physical vespa rig that can be used in conjunction with a VR headset to simulate the experience of riding a vespa.

Adam Bougher Adam Bougher Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Federico Bassetti Federico Bassetti

Questions

  • Why a vespa?
  • what is the purpose of this project?

Milestones

  • Build scale model of vespa rig
  • print 3d mini
  • win awards for the best project

Outcome

  • Successfully demo the VR 'controller' running the vespa simulation

Resources

Brayden Blomer Brayden Blomer Engineer Daniel McSweeney Daniel McSweeney Engineer Derek Richardson Derek Richardson Engineer Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Vr Developer

Member not found: CameronJames

Sofia Parra Sofia Parra Artist/Writer

Fall 2024

Vespa mode aims to create both a vespa simulation and a physical vespa rig that can be used in conjunction with a VR headset to simulate the experience of riding a vespa.

Adam Bougher Adam Bougher Federico Bassetti Federico Bassetti

Questions

  • Why a vespa?
  • what is the purpose of this project?

Milestones

  • Build scale model of vespa rig
  • print 3d mini
  • win awards for the best project

Outcome

  • Successfully demo the VR 'controller' running the vespa simulation

Resources

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Brayden Blomer Brayden Blomer Engineer Daniel McSweeney Daniel McSweeney Engineer Derek Richardson Derek Richardson Engineer Isaac Smith Isaac Smith Vr Developer Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Santos Rodriguez-Hughes Vr Developer

Member not found: CameronJames

Sofia Parra Sofia Parra Artist

Sub-Projects

Convert to Stationary w/ Dynamic Leaning Convert to Stationary w/ Dynamic Leaning Haptic Feedback System Haptic Feedback System Interface Design Interface Design Mindfulness and Focus Riding Mindfulness and Focus Riding Onboarding UX Design Onboarding UX Design Sound Design Sound Design Storytelling & Narrative Storytelling & Narrative Virtual Expo Virtual Expo Virtual Helmet UI Design Virtual Helmet UI Design