Immersive Technology

Overview

At the forefront of educational innovation, our Innovation Studio and X3 Studio are transforming how students engage with learning and how instructors design their curriculum.
By integrating advanced immersive technologies, including virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and generative AI, into our academic spaces, we provide faculty and students with hands-on opportunities to explore, prototype, and apply emerging tools in meaningful ways.
These experiences foster deeper conceptual understanding, support active learning, and encourage creative exploration across disciplines.
Whether developing XR experiences tailored to specific educational goals or experimenting with AI-driven content creation, our spaces are designed to support ideation, iteration, and collaboration in a dynamic, future-facing environment.

Described by many as an “empathy machine,” Virtual Reality (VR) is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in education.
Research continues to demonstrate VR’s unique ability to foster empathy and compassion, making it one of the most impactful tools for experiential learning.
Our Innovation Studio actively contributes to this shift by hosting instructors and classes focused on cultivating empathy through immersive experiences.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the Innovation Studio and X3 Studio enables students to engage with realistic simulations and virtual environments where they can practice skills, explore complex scenarios, and conduct experiments in a safe, controlled setting.
These immersive experiences not only enhance engagement but also accommodate diverse learning styles, making education more inclusive and accessible.
As the digital landscape evolves, our Innovation Studio and X3 Studio remain committed to preparing students for the future.
This approach empowers students and faculty alike to explore, prototype, and apply emerging technologies in meaningful, forward-thinking ways.

Hosting XR Experiences (Innovation Studio)

We let users experience a variety of XR applications in our spaces, including but not limited to entertainment, education, and exploration.
Primarily held in the Innovation Studio, Armory Building room 172.

XR Consultation (Virtual Reality Lab)

We answer questions regarding XR and its various use cases in education, and how best to implement them into different types of curricula.
This service is in the X3 Studio.

XR Project Development (X3 Studio)

We develop Minimum Viable User Experiences (MVUX) which are vertical slices of varying types of experiences on a case-by-case basis. These projects are co-developed with CITL’s XR Designer and the faculty.
This service is in the X3 Studio, but the MVUX’s can be applied to the previous two spaces.