EchoVision

animals
echolocation
voice

Being a bat is no simple task. They can’t even see under their nose, yet they navigate their world with flawless precision. In this mixed reality experience, you can become a bat for a few minutes as well, entering a realm where sound takes the place of sight. With a special headset, you step into darkness, using your own cries to “light up” the environment as sound bounces back to reveal the space around you. The project asks whether we can truly understand another species, exploring the limits of human empathy and imagination.

Author: Jiabao Li, Botao Hu, Matt McCorkle

Countries: United States of America

Production year: 2024

Runtime: 5-10 min

Language: English

Control complexity: Simple Interactions

Motion sickness level: Low

Premiere status: European Premiere

Program section: VR Exhibition: More-than-Human Perspectives

Location: Area C (Ground Floor)