OPEN DAY · 15 YEARS IN MOTION
Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 10:00 – 17:30
Free admission – No registration required
Some immersive experiences require on-site sign-up, subject to availability.
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the Artanim Foundation is opening the doors of its studio for a special day of discovery, interactive demonstrations and immersive experiences.
Since 2011, Artanim has been developing projects at the intersection of research, technology and digital creation, with a particular focus on motion capture and immersive technologies.
Whether you’re curious about virtual reality, digital animation or the latest developments in movement science, come explore our projects, try out our experiences and meet the people behind them.
Discover Our Experiences
Throughout the day, you can explore two types of demonstrations:
- Continuous Demonstrations: Drop by anytime between 10:00 and 17:30.
- Immersive Experiences: Join a scheduled 15-minute session. Sign up on site on the day of the event, subject to availability.
EXPLORE ANYTIME
Continuous Demonstrations
Available throughout the Open Day | 10:00 – 17:30
Discover a selection of interactive projects showcasing Artanim’s work in immersive storytelling, motion capture, virtual characters and medical research.
Symphony of the Deep
Dive into the fascinating underwater world of sperm whales in this immersive multiplayer VR prototype. Discover how these extraordinary animals perceive their surroundings through sound, and use your own voice to reveal the ocean around you through echolocation. More info →
MoRehab XR
Discover how virtual reality and motion tracking can bring a new dimension to physical rehabilitation. Through interactive games, MoRehab XR transforms repetitive exercises into engaging challenges while helping to assess and monitor movement. More info →
Artichar – Bringing Virtual Characters to Life
What happens when virtual characters no longer simply follow predefined animations but react naturally to their surroundings? Discover how physics-based animation allows digital characters to move, maintain their balance and respond to unexpected interactions. More info →
Faces in Motion
See how facial expressions can bring digital characters to life. Discover how facial motion capture transforms real human expressions into animated performances, opening up creative possibilities for digital storytelling and character animation.
SIGN UP ON SITE
Immersive Experiences – On-Site Sign-Up
15-minute sessions | Limited capacity
Step into virtual worlds, travel through time or experience movement from an entirely new perspective.
These experiences take place in small groups and require signing up for a time slot on site. Registration opens during the event, and places are subject to availability. No advance booking is possible.
Escalade: The Darkest Night
Travel back to Geneva in 1602 and experience one of the most dramatic nights in the city’s history. Walk through the streets and rooftops of old Geneva as the Duke of Savoy’s troops launch their attack, and witness the events that made the Escalade a defining moment in Geneva’s history. More info →
Up to 4 participants per session.
Digital Twins & Virtual Worlds
Step inside a virtual apartment and explore how spaces can be transformed by changing their materials and finishes. Then discover how real-world environments can be recreated as photorealistic digital spaces using Gaussian Splatting, including animated scenes that bring these virtual reconstructions to life.
Up to 4 participants per session.
Ultramagic – Balloon Simulator
Take to the skies in a virtual hot-air balloon and enjoy breathtaking views over the Pays-d’Enhaut region. Take control of your flight, navigate the landscape and experience the challenge of piloting and landing a balloon. More info →
Up to 3 participants per session.
XRay
Discover a new way of looking at the human body in motion. Using augmented reality and markerless motion capture, XRay makes it possible to visualize the underlying skeleton and observe movement in real time, illustrating how these technologies could support healthcare, rehabilitation and movement analysis. More info →
Up to 4 participants per session.
Immersive Experiences Schedule
Each experience runs in approximately 15-minute sessions during the following time windows.
| Time | Experience |
|---|---|
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Escalade: The Darkest Night |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Digital Twins & Virtual Worlds |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Ultramagic – Balloon Simulator |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | XRay |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Escalade: The Darkest Night |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Digital Twins & Virtual Worlds |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | XRay |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Ultramagic – Balloon Simulator |
Please note: Places are limited. Please sign up for your preferred session when you arrive. No online registration is required or available.
YOUR VISIT
Plan Your Visit
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Opening hours: 10:00 – 17:30
Location:
Artanim
Chemin du Grand-Puits 40
1217 Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland
Admission is free and open to everyone. No registration is required to attend the Open Day.
Feel free to come with your colleagues, friends or family, meet the Artanim team and discover the people and technologies behind our projects.
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating 15 years of Artanim together!