PEARL

I joined the PEARL project in 2022 to help develop the mobile version of the app. In 2024, I began developing the MR version for Meta Quest devices. Working on this project has been a valuable learning experience, enabling me to explore AR/MR development with Unity and conduct valuable research on the topic.

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PEARL is an augmented reality mobile app designed to introduce electrical engineering students to essential laboratory instruments through interactive, guided training. Available on smartphones, tablets and MR glasses (e.g. Meta Quest 3), the app simulates the use of oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters and breadboards in an immersive 3D environment. Integrated tutorials and assessments reinforce learning and help students develop confidence in handling complex equipment, even before they set foot in a physical lab.

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Several research papers have been written on PEARL, including one that I co-authored and which was presented at the 22th International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) in Santiago de Chile (2025). You can read the paper here: Designing and Evaluating the Usability and Onboarding for a Mixed-Reality Application: A Case Study with PEARL (Paderborn Electrical Engineering AR Laboratory) and Meta Quest 3.

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PEARL received the 1st Place GOLC Online Laboratory Award 2025 (Virtual and Augmented Reality Experiments) at the 22th International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) in Santiago de Chile (2025). The award celebrates innovation and excellence in the design and delivery of online laboratory experiences. PEARL stood out among this year’s submissions thanks to its strong educational focus, accessibility and technological sophistication.

GOLC Award 2025

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  • Unity is the game engine used to develop the AR/MR application.
  • Meta XR SDK for developing Meta Quest applications.
  • C# as the primary programming language for scripting and app logic.

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