VAR Lab - Virtual/Augmented Reality (VAR) Lab

Leveraging the potential of immersive technologies for education, community, and industry in an equitable and sustainable way.

Strategic Units

AI + Machine Learning

Our unit focused on artificial intelligence development

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Immersive Technology

Our makerspace unit focused on immersive creation.

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Autonomous Robotics

Our unit focused on developing robotic and autonomous solutions

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News & Media

Brand New Kicks!

Through a connection with Innovation Commons at Penn State Behrend, we had the opportunity to support Emily and her dad,

Research in Progress: EEG & Immersive Virtual Reality

As part of her Fulbright research at the VAR Lab, Bibiana Mayer Steckel is leading a project focused on understanding

Scanning the Liberty Bell

The other day our director Christopher R. Shelton and student researcher Remington Orange used an Artec Eva structured light scanner

Projects & Events

BIOL 164 – Class IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T12:48:55-04:00

BIOL 164 – Class Integration
VAR Edu

BIOL 164 – Class Integration
VAR Edu
MKTG 343 – Class IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T12:49:12-04:00

MKTG 343 – Class Integration
VAR Edu

MKTG 343 – Class Integration
VAR Edu
Admissions Event – Outreach IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T12:48:05-04:00

Admissions Event – Outreach Integration
VAR Edu

Admissions Event – Outreach Integration
VAR Edu
MIS 204 – Class IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T13:07:04-04:00

MIS 204 – Class Integration
VAR Edu

MIS 204 – Class Integration
VAR Edu
GAME 250 – Class IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T13:07:12-04:00

GAME 250 – Class Integration
VAR Edu

GAME 250 – Class Integration
VAR Edu
The Landing PlaceShelton, Chris2023-03-20T22:56:35-04:00

The Landing Place
VAR Lab

The Landing Place
VAR Lab
PSYCH 519 – Class IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T13:07:19-04:00

PSYCH 519 – Class Integration
VAR Edu

PSYCH 519 – Class Integration
VAR Edu
3D Scanning Roadshow Hosted at Behrend in Fall 2022Jacobs, Marcus Adam2023-06-12T13:22:45-04:00

3D Scanning Roadshow Hosted at Behrend in Fall 2022
VAR Lab, VAR Studio

3D Scanning Roadshow Hosted at Behrend in Fall 2022
VAR Lab, VAR Studio
English 015 – Class IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T13:07:28-04:00

English 015 – Class Integration
VAR Edu

English 015 – Class Integration
VAR Edu
ARTH 325 – Class IntegrationKelly Cass2023-06-12T13:07:38-04:00

ARTH 325 – Class Integration
VAR Edu

ARTH 325 – Class Integration
VAR Edu
VAR RoverWnukoski, Joseph John2022-09-01T15:47:11-04:00

VAR Rover
VAR Studio

VAR Rover
VAR Studio
Capturing Behrend/Erie Landmarks using LiDAR ScanningJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-07-27T14:50:41-04:00

Capturing Behrend/Erie Landmarks using LiDAR Scanning
Mobile Operations Studio, VAR Studio

Capturing Behrend/Erie Landmarks using LiDAR Scanning
Mobile Operations Studio, VAR Studio
Immersive Exhibits at the Hagen History CenterWnukoski, Joseph John2023-04-02T10:16:32-04:00

Immersive Exhibits at the Hagen History Center
VAR Lab

Immersive Exhibits at the Hagen History Center
VAR Lab
Oliver Perry Immersive Telescope Exhibit – Hagen History Center in Erie, PAJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-03-31T14:10:53-04:00

Oliver Perry Immersive Telescope Exhibit – Hagen History Center in Erie, PA
VAR Lab, VAR Studio

Oliver Perry Immersive Telescope Exhibit – Hagen History Center in Erie, PA
VAR Lab, VAR Studio
Creation of a Virtual Hike of the Wintergreen GorgeJacobs, Marcus Adam2023-03-31T15:42:18-04:00

Creation of a Virtual Hike of the Wintergreen Gorge
VAR Lab

Creation of a Virtual Hike of the Wintergreen Gorge
VAR Lab

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