Development of VR Laboratory (Virtual Fablab) for an Academic Institute in Saudi Arabia

The Challenge

A leading academic institution in Saudi Arabia faced significant hurdles in providing hands-on training for students in Nano Fabrication processes. The key challenges included:

  • High Cost and Limited Access: Nano Fabrication devices were expensive, and not all universities had access to the required facilities.
  • Lack of Hands-On Experience: Students struggled to gain practical knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) due to the absence of nano-fabrication laboratories.
  • Safety Concerns: Practical training on real equipment involved risks of damage, further limiting opportunities for students.

The Objective

To develop an immersive virtual laboratory platform that would enable students to:

  • Safely learn and practice SOPs for Nano Fabrication devices.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a fail-safe environment.
  • Ensure accessibility for students worldwide, particularly for those from underprivileged or underfunded institutions.

Key Value to Business

The Solution

DAIPL designed and developed a cutting-edge virtual laboratory platform tailored to the institution’s needs, featuring:

  1. Global Accessibility: Students from around the world could register their interest in learning Nano Fabrication processes. Access was granted after review by the project lead, ensuring qualified candidates could participate.
  2. Dual Learning Modes:
    • Practice Mode: Real-time guidance and step-by-step instructions helped students familiarize themselves with SOPs.
    • Assessment Mode: Students executed steps independently, and incorrect actions led to experiment failure, encouraging experiential learning and mastery.
  3. Safe and Fail-Safe Environment: A virtual space where students could experiment without the risk of damaging expensive equipment or compromising safety.
  4. Inclusive Learning: The platform offered free access to underprivileged students, democratizing access to advanced education resources.

The Impact

  • 75% Increase in Knowledge Retention: The interactive and immersive nature of VR led to a substantial boost in knowledge retention among students.
  • 25% Reduction in Training Costs: By eliminating the need for physical access to costly nano-fabrication equipment, training costs were reduced significantly.
  • Zero Fees for Underprivileged Students: Students from economically challenged backgrounds could access the virtual Nano-Fab lab free of charge, democratizing access to high-quality education resources.

Examples Of Our Expertise

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– Alok Saxena, AVP, Information Technology, Coca Cola

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"Empowering Future Innovators with Virtual Nano-Fabrication Training"

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Digital Agents Interactive for their exceptional support and service to vFabLab over the past seven years. Your technical expertise and dedication have been vital in developing our Virtual Laboratory for Nano-fabrication Operations Training. The innovative solutions provided have empowered students worldwide to gain essential skills, greatly impacting their future careers in nanotechnology. We truly value our partnership and look forward to continuing this remarkable journey together.

Dr. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, Purdue University