Explore our latest research contributions in virtual reality, immersive education, and human-computer interaction
This paper presents an inclusive, low-cost VR minigame for learning American Sign Language that replaces full-body motion capture with an inverse-kinematics and controller-based tracking pipeline, enabling accessible sign practice on commodity headsets.
This review article examines the potential of virtual reality in sign language education, discussing the opportunities it presents, the challenges faced, and future directions for accessible and immersive learning experiences.
Analyzing 62 studies from 2018–2025, this paper shows that LLMs in VR games enable dynamic storytelling, emotionally intelligent NPCs, personalized gameplay, accessibility features, and AI-driven game mastering.
An in-depth analysis of Unreal Engine's capabilities in creating immersive storytelling experiences, with focus on educational applications and virtual reality integration.
Exploring the use of photogrammetry and 3D scanning techniques to create realistic educational environments in virtual reality, with case studies from TUM Campus Heilbronn.
An analysis of multiplayer virtual reality implementations using Unreal Engine, discussing technical challenges and solutions for educational environments.
A comprehensive review of serious games in virtual reality, examining their effectiveness in educational contexts and potential applications in academic environments.
This paper provides a comparative analysis of Unreal Engine and Unity, two leading game engines in VR development. Evaluating factors such as rendering fidelity, performance optimization, usability, and scalability, the study offers insights to help developers select the most suitable engine for their projects.
This study introduces iTrace, an application that enables gaze visualization on the Apple Vision Pro despite privacy restrictions. By employing click-based gaze extraction methods, the system generates dynamic heatmaps for analyzing attention patterns in education, environmental design, and cognitive assessment.
This paper presents a systematic literature review to identify best practices in virtual reality (VR) user interface design. The authors propose unified guidelines and introduce a VR application, FlUId, to demonstrate both effective and ineffective UI design principles.