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In our Extended Reality (XR) Lab, students don\u2019t just learn \u2014 they work towards solving real-life challenges. From designing virtual worlds to showcasing them across devices, here, project-based learning is all about turning big ideas into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For us, every lab is more than just a name\u2014it\u2019s a persona. RITA, with her designer glasses and boundless curiosity, bridges the real and virtual worlds, inspiring us to explore, create, and extend reality through augmented and virtual technology.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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This state-of-the-art lab is equipped with the latest technology, such as headsets for immersive 3D
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Imagine students fully immersing in real emergency
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Meet the Expert<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nelson Silva is a senior lecturer and researcher, leading the IT:U Extended Reality and Interaction Labs. His research focuses on developing eye-tracking support techniques and creating adaptive user interfaces, such as extended reality (XR) interfaces and visual analytics systems supported by AI. His work tackles challenges in continuously sensing user behavior and inferring potential interests to support analytical tasks. Combining computer science with medical research, psychology, human-computer interaction, and more, he aims to enhance user experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before transitioning to academia, he gained extensive industrial experience, including the implementation of product lifecycle management systems and digital twins, which further enriched his research and teaching. Additionally, he often engages in business development and establishes new collaborations to extend the impact of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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