Construction and Talent Cultivation of a Specialised Laboratory for the Metaverse
With the progress of science and technology and education,colleges and universities are increasingly focusing on the construction of specialised laboratories in the fields of metaverse and virtual reality.The article introduces the cases of several well-known laboratories at home and abroad,which cover research in the fields of metaverse,virtual reality and augmented reality.For the construction of featured labs,the Modern Education Technology Centre of Shanghai University specifies the construction objectives,including the provision of meta-universe and virtual reality teaching scenarios and the support of new interdisciplinary teaching experiments.In terms of key technologies,meta-universe technology,virtual reality technology,augmented reality technology,digital human technology,and Unreal Engine are adopted.By creating experimental scenarios,sharing equipment and software,and designing experimental curricula,the lab will cultivate students'interest in learning,their ability to cooperate,and their innovative thinking.Expected effects include stimulating learning interests,enhancing comprehensive abilities,and laying the foundation for future career development.The significance of the construction of speciality laboratories lies in talent cultivation,technological innovation,resource accumulation,social impact and future scientific and technological development.
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