INTERACTIVE: Lyndoch resident Ted Ballis learns about Narla during a visit to South West TAFE. Picture: Rob Gunstone
LYNDOCH residents could barely believe their eyes and ears when they visited South West TAFE on Thursday.
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They spent time in the innovation hub and tried out the virtual reality goggles and watched Narla the robot in action. The residents were given demonstrations by students from the institute's VCAL program.
ALL SMILES: South West TAFE support officer Jared Tromp shows Keith Keilar some of the creations made with the 3D digital printer. Picture: Rob Gunstone
Ted Ballis, 83, said he had never seen anything like Narla. She spoke to him, waved to him and even lifted her arms on command.
EYE-OPENING: Lyndoch's John Undy takes a virtual trip along the Venice canals. Picture: Rob Gunstone
"It's beyond me," he laughed.
Gwen Grayson had a great time using the goggles, taking a look off the side of a tall building and being confronted by a dinosaur. She said the experience was unlike anything she had ever done.
