XR Lab

Virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality experiences utilized for education, training, and research.

Located in the Applied Innovation Hub (AIH), the XR Lab at 91精品 Connecticut State University allows faculty, students, and staff to use cutting-edge technology that encourages innovation across a variety of disciplines and use cases.

鈥婽he XR (eXtended Reality) Lab is outfitted with high-end technology including a selection of headsets, gaming computers, and software. Users can learn about this modern technology that is now being utilized at home, in school, and in the workplace to increase productivity, improve soft skills, develop creative content, visit far-off places, and have fun in the process!

鈥婽he lab is available to faculty from all disciplines, including Art, History, Marketing, Music, Nursing, Robotics, Technology Education, and more!

鈥媀补谤颈辞耻蝉 are offered to give younger students the opportunity to experience this new technology first-hand.

鈥婳ur team helps faculty envision ways to integrate eXtended Reality technology and content into their academic learning activities and objectives. We are happy to schedule time to meet with faculty to provide an orientation of the technology that is available, and to discuss ways to align this technology with student experiences that meet the goals of a specific course or program. 

XR Lab computer tower and work station

Contact the Lab

XR Lab

xrlab@ccsu.edu 
860.832.2202

Tony DeLuca

XR Program Manager
delucat@ccsu.edu 
860.832.2202

Browse the XR Lab Software Catalog

A meeting taking place in Virtual Reality
Virtual Speech

Virtual Speech simulates scenarios for delivering a speech, interviews, and elevator pitches. The integrated AI provides feedback on your behavior and the contents of your speech, then asks procedurally generated follow up questions.

Nursing students using VR
Nursing

Nursing and DNAP students use applications like Medical Holodeck and Oxford Medical to simulate interactive medical environments. Students work with dissection, imaging, and patient interactions to gain practical experience on a flexible schedule.

An illustrated sketch made within virtual reality
Design

Digital Art and Design students use applications like Gravity Sketch to design 3 dimensional sculptures in an immersive environment. Digital Sculpture students print out their art pieces using 3D printers to bring them into the physical world.

Conducting a virtual orchestra in VR
Music

Practice music composition in applications like Korg Gadget VR, and learn about orchestra conducting using Maestro. These gamified experiences give students access to tools they don't have physically and get practice in front of a simulated orchestra in a concert setting.

 

Come see for yourself.

The XR Lab is available to the entire 91精品 community. 鈥婤ook some time for a tour to learn more with our staff.