Pottery XR

PotteryXR is a virtual reality system for Meta Quest 3 that brings the experience of wheel-based pottery into an intuitive and safe digital environment. It allows users to create objects from scratch, learning in a natural way how to control their movements, shape forms, and improve their technique through hands-on practice.

Users work on a digital wheel, gradually shaping their creations while learning to control motion and maintain stability, just like in real-world pottery.

The system features a carefully selected set of tools organized into two main phases:

• Sculpting — users can add or remove clay, reshape forms without losing material, and smooth surfaces, just as they would on a real pottery wheel. These tools allow the creation of complex forms with precision and control, while keeping the process simple and natural.
• Painting/Decoration — once the basic shaping is complete, users can add color and decorative elements. The clay becomes slightly “drier” to protect the shape, and sculpting tools are disabled. Colors are applied directly onto the 3D model, providing immediate visual feedback and easy corrections.

In this way, PotteryXR combines learning the craft of pottery with creative freedom, offering a complete and enjoyable VR experience for both beginners and experienced users.