hitlabnz

The Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) is an international, multidisciplinary research centre which designs new ways to support people in their everyday lives with emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and applied immersive game design. 

Established in 2002 at the University of Canterbury, our mission is to support and empower people through the study, invention, development and dissemination of knowledge, technologies and processes that solve real-world problems and have a positive global impact. We are recognized internationally as a leader in Human Interface Technology research and education.

HIT Lab NZ engages in projects with partners, both nationally and internationally, from industry, academia and government. It collaborates with many sectors including health, crisis management, environment, sports, construction, and education.