RADiCAL, the developer of markerless, real-time motion capture and 3D content creation tools today announces the appointment of Adrian Rashad Driscoll to its advisory board.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The appointment is timed with the integration of RADiCAL with Tinkercad, Autodesk’s online 3D design and modeling platform – a cornerstone of digital creativity in education, empowering students and teachers to explore 3D design and STEM learning.

Driscoll has championed the empowerment of young people in underprivileged and under-represented communities across the US, leveraging immersive media and emerging technologies to inspire the next generation of creators. Through his teaching roles with programs like EAST Initiative, Driscoll has introduced innovative XR tools to help students explore education in transformative ways. His initiatives focus on breaking down barriers to access and creating opportunities for underserved communities to engage with cutting-edge technology, changing their trajectories and opening doors that might otherwise remain closed. His dedication is rooted in his own journey, using storytelling and technology to bridge divides and foster lasting connections between people and ideas.

In 2020, Driscoll co-founded ‘Collimation’ with record producer Young Guru–supporting global talent with live XR entertainment experiences. Applying his extensive knowledge and industry connections, Driscoll plans to advocate for RADiCAL’s mission of democratizing content creation. His work will focus on raising awareness of how RADiCAL’s motion capture and 3D environment tools align with these values, inspiring marginalized young creators to unlock their potential. 

“Creativity doesn’t thrive only in affluent areas,” comments Driscoll. “On the contrary, it often emerges from diverse experiences. That’s why we must make these tools accessible to all creators, regardless of their financial circumstances. I joined the RADiCAL team for this very reason. Imagine if Picasso had been unable to paint simply because he couldn’t afford a brush.”

The appointment is timed with RADiCAL offering its free Professional tier access to its tools for schools and universities for the remainder of the academic year. 

Furthermore, RADiCAL has announced its integration with Tinkercad–Autodesk’s free 3D modeling app that equips the next generation of creators and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation. The partnership is a move that further supports RADiCAL’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion. 

The seamless integration enables students and educators to create custom 3D assets in Tinkercad and bring them directly into RADiCAL’s platform for enhanced visualization and animation. By combining the intuitive modeling capabilities of Tinkercad with RADiCAL’s real-time motion capture and 3D scene-building tools, the partnership offers a unified, browser-based solution for schools to foster collaboration, creativity, and technical skills in the classroom–enabling students to move from imagination to interaction in ways that were previously limited to professional studios.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Adrian to our advisory board at such a pivotal moment for RADiCAL,” explains Gavan Gravesen, CEO and Co-founder of RADiCAL. “Adrian’s passion for empowering underrepresented communities and his dedication to innovation align perfectly with our mission to democratize content creation. His leadership and advocacy will be invaluable as we expand access to our tools, including through initiatives like our Tinkercad integration and free access for educational institutions. Together, we’re making it possible for creators everywhere—regardless of background—to bring their ideas to life.” 

About RADiCAL

RADiCAL is a 3D creation platform that simplifies and accelerates every aspect of building and animating in real-time — from motion capture and animation, to scene composition and prototyping. 

The RADiCAL platform is accessible through any consumer-grade device – directly from the web browser – and integrates seamlessly with Unreal, Maya, Unity, Blender, WebGL, Tinkercad, and Replikant, enabling creativity, animation, and design for anyone, anywhere, at massive scale.

News source – RADiCAL