Virtual Reality Laboratory

The goal of this VR laboratory is to introduce students to Virtual Reality (VR) hardware, software, and provide an opportunity for them to apply this knowledge to applications for education and games. This laboratory applies cutting-edge VR technology currently available in academia and industry. The lab applies research methods from social science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, and data visualization to address the challenge of including social, emotional, and communication factors in several applications, including healthcare and evacuation.