Enhancing Student Learning with a Virtual Laboratory for Nano-Fabrication

Virtual Laboratory for Improved Understanding of Nano-Fabrication Procedures: A Metaverse Platform for Safe, Controlled Experimentation

Enhancing Student Learning with a Virtual Laboratory for Nano-Fabrication

Virtual Laboratory for Improved Understanding of Nano-Fabrication Procedures: A Metaverse Platform for Safe, Controlled Experimentation

Challenges

A very renowned University wanted to develop a virtual laboratory to help students understand the various standard operating procedures (SOPs) involved when working on nano-fabrication devices. These machines are extremely costly and access to them is limited, making it difficult for students to gain hands-on experience. By creating the virtual laboratory, the university wanted to provide a safe place for students to experiment and learn without risking expensive equipment or risking injury.

Solutions

To address these challenges, Digital Agents Interactive developed a metaverse platform where students from around the world could register their interest in learning about nano-fabrication processes. The project lead would then accept or deny access to the platform, allowing students to perform various experiments in a safe and controlled environment.

The platform included both a practice mode and an assessment mode. In the practice mode, students were provided with assistance within the experiment, guiding them through the steps they needed to follow. In the assessment mode, students had to remember the exact steps, as any wrong step would result in the failure of the experiment. This allowed students to learn from their mistakes and improve their skills in a safe and controlled environment.

Result

This was a major success for the university, as it allowed them to provide a valuable learning experience for students without risking expensive equipment or risking injury.