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VR Vidya: Transforming Traditional Science Education with Virtual Laboratories

Authors
Vikash Kumar Ravidas1, Ravi Kumar Burman2, Abhishek Kumar2, *, Muskan Pandey2
1IIT Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha, India
2Jharkhand University of Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
*Corresponding author. Email: abhishek28mca@gmail.com
Corresponding Author
Abhishek Kumar
Available Online 31 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-628-9_9How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Virtual reality; Virtual science lab; Chemistry lab; Physics lab; Biology lab; Virtual Environment
Abstract

The “VR Vidya – Virtual Science Lab” project presents a 3D virtual reality lab that can be accessed using VR headsets. The platform’s 3D models and interactive programming were created using Autodesk Maya. For numerous experiments conducted at the school level, it provides accurate simulations. Osmosis in raisins for biology, burning a magnesium ribbon and heating copper sulfate for chemistry, and refraction through a prism for physics are a few examples. VR Vidya supports learning in groups as well as alone. Multiple persons can use the same virtual environment at once. Learning thus becomes more dynamic and engaging. The system works with a wide range of systems, including Linux, PlayStation 4, WebGL, macOS, iOS, Android, Windows phones, and Apple TV. The main objective of the project is to use an easily available online platform to improve practical scientific education. Educational establishments including schools, colleges, and universities are the primary beneficiaries.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Trends in Intelligent Computing, Manufacturing, and Electronics (rTIME 2025)
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Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
31 March 2026
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978-94-6239-628-9
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2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-628-9_9How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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