Remote Laboratory Experiments in a Virtual Immersive Learning Environment

Extended Immersive Learning Environment: A Hybrid Remote/Virtual Laboratory

This paper presents a collaborative virtual learning environment, which includes technologies such as 3D virtual representations, learning and content management systems, remote experiments, and collaborative learning spaces, among others. It intends to facilitate the construction, management and sharing of knowledge among teachers and students, in a global perspective. The environment proposes...

Virtual Learning Environment with Flexible Mixed Reality Remote Experiments Architecture

This work discusses the use of remotely web-based experiments to improve the learning process of automation and control systems theory courses. An architecture combining virtual learning environments, remote experiments, students guidance and experiments analysis is proposed. The experiment is integrated in the learning environment and supports the combination of real equipments with simulated ...

Immersive Learning Environment Using 3D Virtual Worlds and Integrated Remote Experimentation

Virtual Assembly in a Semi-Immersive Environment

Virtual Assembly (VA) is one of the key technologies in advanced manufacturing field. It is a promising application of virtual reality in design and manufacturing field. It has drawn much interest from industries and research institutes in the last two decades. This paper describes a process for integrating an interactive Virtual Reality-based assembly simulation of a digital mockup with the CA...

Nasa Virtual Glovebox: an Immersive Virtual Desktop Environment for Training Astronauts in Life Science Experiments

The International Space Station will soon provide an unparalleled research facility for studying the nearand longer-term effects of microgravity on living systems. Using the Space Station Glovebox Facility a compact, fully contained reach-in environment astronauts will conduct technically challenging life sciences experiments. Virtual environment technologies are being developed at NASA Ames Re...