Visualization of polyhedra in Grid of Life symbol with Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in A-frame
author: Paulo Henrique Siqueira - Universidade Federal do Paraná
contact: paulohscwb@gmail.com
versão em português
Sacred Geometry is considered the universal design language of the cosmos. It is an ancient science that explores and explains the energy patterns that serve to create and unify all things.
The mathematical structures used in Sacred Geometry can be found in the arts, architecture and even in our DNA. These structures are everywhere, and serve as a link between analytical thinking and the intuitive side, or between science and spirituality.
The symbol of the Grid of Life, also called tetrahedron 64, contrasts the Star Tetrahedron with the Flower of Life. We have 64 tetrahedra that form the Grid of Life symbol, which can be overlayed on the Flower of Life symbol, with the circles symbolizing the vastness of space and the interconnected lines indicating where space converges over time.
This work shows polyhedra inscribed or circumscribed in the Grid of Life symbol modeled in 3D, with views that can be accessed with Augmented Reality resources and also in immersive Virtual Reality rooms.
Archimedean polyhedra
Catalan polyhedra
Archimedean and Catalan convex hulls
Immersive rooms
Augmented Reality and 3D models
The Augmented Reality environments were created with the Jerome Etienne scripts: AR.js - Augmented Reality for the Web.
The orbit scripts developed by Kevin Ngo were used in the Virtual Reality pages of the 3D models: Orbit controls for A-Frame.
The immersive rooms use the physical properties of 3D objects developed by Micah Blumberg: Physics for A-Frame VR
The interaction controls used in the immersive rooms were developed by Will Murphy: Super Hands
Visualization of polyhedra in Grid of Life symbol with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality by Paulo Henrique Siqueira is licensed with a license Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International.
How to cite this work:
Siqueira, P.H., "Visualization of polyhedra in Grid of Life symbol with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality". Available in: <https://paulohscwb.github.io/grid-of-life/>, February 2025.
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