eveloped Virtual FAB LAB for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology,

Saudi Arabia. It equips students with web-based application to work on 3D

interactive high-end virtual nanofabrication systems to practice modules like
Atomic Layer Deposition, Sputtering, Plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition
etc. Providing an engaging place to practice and a safe place to fail.
Device
Platform
Challenge

Lab training is a sparse resource in the real world. Even a top university,
which can afford expensive equipment, can only provide limited access to the
various groups of students who might require it. Many schools can�t afford a lab at
all
Lab equipment is expensive, delicate and in certain cases hazardous. A small
negligence can lead to bodily harm or equipment damage
Lab equipment and material procurement, maintenance, administration, set-up and
clean-up involve huge costs and efforts

Solution

Digital Agents Interactive worked with professors and Ph.D. students to design
a web-based gamified 3D interactive state-of-the-art virtual fabrication lab. This
online platform features complex recipes involving nanofabrication techniques like
sputtering, atomic layer deposition, Plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition and
more along with interactive hardware and software interfaces
Just like a lab assistant Virtual Fab Lab assists students with value based
annotations to carry out experiments along with safety & precautionary instructions
The solution is backed by analytics to enable faculty track and monitor
student's participation, engagement and results to help them with real-time
feedback and assistance

Result

Hybrid Approach: The real and current purpose of virtual labs is not to replace
traditional labs but to enhance the practical knowledge. The hybrid approach
provides the benefit of both digital tools and lab bench activities. Virtual labs
with the power of computerized models and simulations can prepare a student to
perform safely & proficiently in a real lab scenario
24x7 access: Experiments in a virtual laboratory can be done at the student�s
convenience and when he or she learns best. This provides greater flexibility to
students and further improves knowledge retention
Real-time feedback: Students can repeat experiments anytime, improve the
knowledge and overall results. All the results are recorded & communicated to
teachers and students for rapid and constant improvements. Experiments no longer
have a �single chance� option and students can analyse what went wrong immediately
and give it another try
Latest & Up-to-date Equipment: Virtual labs have access to state-of-the-art
technology when it comes to experimentation. With a virtual lab, students do not
have to settle on obsolete, yet expensive, equipment because a school cannot afford
to replace it consistently
Lower costs: Though there is an initial set-up cost associated with using
virtual labs but the capital and maintenance costs are drastically reduced. This
allows school to provide a better learning experience for students at a fraction of
the cost

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