Journey Into the Heart of Evolution is an educational VR application that helps teach the user the history of evolution, as well as how all other life connects to human existence via common ancestry. It provides an interesting perspective that can help users further understand how all the different types of organisms came to be, as well as why humans cannot be considered the peak culmination of all lifeforms.
Nefertari Journey to Eternity is a virtual insight in Egypt’s Valley of the Queens where Queen Nefertari’s tomb lies. Each hieroglyphic writing includes a short description of its history, culture, and mythology. With high graphics and easy movability, Nefertari allows students/instructors to fully experience being in the Valley of Queens and it’s architecture.
The Messy Truth is a VR application based on a true experience of an incident between a police officer and a black family. You will experience a moment by moment mental journey of a black American family during a typical engagement with law enforcement.
Excavator Harbor Job is a VR application that attempts to place the user in control of an excavation machine in various scenarios, mostly centered around an area near a harbor, as the name implies. The user uses their controllers to grab various menu options, which control different aspects of the excavator such as moving the machine forward and backward, and controlling the direction of the arm of the excavator. There appear to be various “jobs” that the user can embark on, each in different areas and with different goals.
The Stanford Ocean Acidification Experience is an application that teaches users about pollution and its effect on the ocean through a short, curated experience. Users see visual representations of molecules, and are transported to various locations to see their effects on the ocean. There are a few moments in which users are prompted to move around and touch various things, but for the most part, it is a relatively relaxed educational experience.
The VR Museum of Fine Arts is a virtual museum in room-scale with famous sculptures and paintings. Each art piece includes a small description of their history. With realistic graphics, the app gives instructors/students the opportunity to study and learn about the history of art around the world or use as a reference piece without the need to be in person.