Our Mission
Odyssey Augmented transforms storytelling through cutting-edge technology and innovative design, creating immersive experiences where audiences become active participants rather than passive observers. Our mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible, inspiring people to collaborate, think scientifically, and learn through play. We’re dedicated to creating memorable experiences that empower participants to grow, overcome challenges, and build a sense of community.
What makes Us Different?
What makes our Adventure Room unique is the way it engages participants to use their ingenuity and critical thinking skills to navigate the complex challenges aboard the Aspiration. At the heart of our space mission experience is the thrill of solving problems and overcoming obstacles. Participants find themselves encouraged to collaborate and think creatively to accomplish their mission goals.
Our aim is to inspire a sense of achievement and camaraderie. As participants work together, they experience the joy of shared success. The adventures foster a ‘we CAN did it!’ spirit. The result is a powerful feeling of pride and empowerment from achieving something extraordinary as a team.
Exploration becomes hands-on through our unique interfaces, capturing the wonder of pursuing the unknown. Without even realizing it, participants engage in strategic thinking and apply scientific principles. Our new take on the escape room experience reveals how critical thinking and innovation play a crucial role in everyday problem-solving.
When you join the crew of the Aspiration, you’ll experience firsthand where the next generation of Adventure Rooms are headed. It’s a truly remarkable experience that you’ll be excited to share with family and friends.
Our aim is to inspire a sense of achievement and camaraderie. As participants work together, they experience the joy of shared success. The adventures foster a ‘we CAN did it!’ spirit. The result is a powerful feeling of pride and empowerment from achieving something extraordinary as a team.
Exploration becomes hands-on through our unique interfaces, capturing the wonder of pursuing the unknown. Without even realizing it, participants engage in strategic thinking and apply scientific principles. Our new take on the escape room experience reveals how critical thinking and innovation play a crucial role in everyday problem-solving.
When you join the crew of the Aspiration, you’ll experience firsthand where the next generation of Adventure Rooms are headed. It’s a truly remarkable experience that you’ll be excited to share with family and friends.
Our Team
Ethan Groves:
The visionary who brought us together, Ethan experienced an educational sci-fi adventure as a child that left an indelible mark on him. The limitless possibilities of that experience inspired him so profoundly that it stayed with him for years. Eventually, Ethan assembled the Odyssey Augmented team to bring his own vision to life.
Ethan has a strong background in professional marketing for software companies. He is passionate about storytelling and inspiring young people. His deep technical knowledge drives the design of engaging interfaces that create truly immersive experiences.
Isaiah Benodin: Isaiah provides the essential expertise needed for our success in the escape room sector. Growing up with his family’s escape room business, he gained over a decade of experience in design, implementation, and customer feedback while working within real-world business constraints. His insights guide the team’s efforts to maximize the impact of our adventures. From video game development to innovative robotics design, Isaiah’s technical skills are broad and perfectly suited to our projects. His unique blend of experience and professional knowledge makes him an invaluable member of the team.
Dr. Francis Quek: A wise and experienced mentor, Dr. Quek is a wealth of invaluable knowledge. His decades of research in Human Data Interaction (HDI) technology give Odyssey Augmented a competitive advantage that most companies would need to acquire through costly consultations. His expertise in education and systems design provides the team with practical, evidence-backed guidance. Dr. Quek has led research groups, educational initiatives, and aided cutting-edge technology projects. His extensive background lends him an intuitive sense of direction that saves development time and makes our adventures truly exceptional.
Cody Stevens: Every team needs a human Swiss Army knife, and Cody fills that role perfectly. He’s accustomed to the adaptive learning and quick problem-solving required when developing a new business model. Whether it’s network code, soldering, sound design, software simulation, 3D modeling, or any of the countless discrete tasks needed to build our room-scale operating system, Cody is always ready to tackle the challenge. Cody brings years of experience in customer service, game design, programming, graphic design, and business development. While he may sometimes be overly optimistic, he approaches every challenge head-on and with unwavering enthusiasm.
Isaiah Benodin: Isaiah provides the essential expertise needed for our success in the escape room sector. Growing up with his family’s escape room business, he gained over a decade of experience in design, implementation, and customer feedback while working within real-world business constraints. His insights guide the team’s efforts to maximize the impact of our adventures. From video game development to innovative robotics design, Isaiah’s technical skills are broad and perfectly suited to our projects. His unique blend of experience and professional knowledge makes him an invaluable member of the team.
Dr. Francis Quek: A wise and experienced mentor, Dr. Quek is a wealth of invaluable knowledge. His decades of research in Human Data Interaction (HDI) technology give Odyssey Augmented a competitive advantage that most companies would need to acquire through costly consultations. His expertise in education and systems design provides the team with practical, evidence-backed guidance. Dr. Quek has led research groups, educational initiatives, and aided cutting-edge technology projects. His extensive background lends him an intuitive sense of direction that saves development time and makes our adventures truly exceptional.
Cody Stevens: Every team needs a human Swiss Army knife, and Cody fills that role perfectly. He’s accustomed to the adaptive learning and quick problem-solving required when developing a new business model. Whether it’s network code, soldering, sound design, software simulation, 3D modeling, or any of the countless discrete tasks needed to build our room-scale operating system, Cody is always ready to tackle the challenge. Cody brings years of experience in customer service, game design, programming, graphic design, and business development. While he may sometimes be overly optimistic, he approaches every challenge head-on and with unwavering enthusiasm.
