Eukaryo: An AR and VR Application for Cell Biology

Yuen, Douglas; Santoso, Markus; Cartwright, Stephen; Jacob, Christian

doi:10.20870/ijvr.2016.16.1.2877

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“…The interface of Eukaryo [YSCJ16] with a minimap (top‐right corner) that indicates the relative location of the user inside the cell. Permission for re‐use obtained.…”

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“…Among the physically inaccurate solutions we can list Molecular Zoo [GBS*18], which simulates interactions between molecules that are freely moving in the space around the user. The notion of random movement within the crowded molecular environments can be also achieved using particle effects [YCJ16]. Finally, users are sometimes encouraged to interact with the environment directly to influence the simulations of dynamic processes [OBD*19, PLAM19, vWGK22].…”

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“…We saw two main approaches to this challenge-either the control is left to the user or an appropriate representation is selected automatically. For manual approaches, users may be able to adjust the level of detail globally by moving a slider [YCJ16] or, as shown by Kuťák et al [KSB*22], use more complex lenses, allowing them to set a local level of detail. Some systems also handle the visual clutter by providing parts of the user interface (e. g., axes, view panels, interactive buttons, etc.)…”

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State of the Art of Molecular Visualization in Immersive Virtual Environments

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Isenberg

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Computer Graphics Forum

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Visualization plays a crucial role in molecular and structural biology. It has been successfully applied to a variety of tasks, including structural analysis and interactive drug design. While some of the challenges in this area can be overcome with more advanced visualization and interaction techniques, others are challenging primarily due to the limitations of the hardware devices used to interact with the visualized content. Consequently, visualization researchers are increasingly trying to take advantage of new technologies to facilitate the work of domain scientists. Some typical problems associated with classic 2D interfaces, such as regular desktop computers, are a lack of natural spatial understanding and interaction, and a limited field of view. These problems could be solved by immersive virtual environments and corresponding hardware, such as virtual reality head‐mounted displays. Thus, researchers are investigating the potential of immersive virtual environments in the field of molecular visualization. There is already a body of work ranging from educational approaches to protein visualization to applications for collaborative drug design. This review focuses on molecular visualization in immersive virtual environments as a whole, aiming to cover this area comprehensively. We divide the existing papers into different groups based on their application areas, and types of tasks performed. Furthermore, we also include a list of available software tools. We conclude the report with a discussion of potential future research on molecular visualization in immersive environments.

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“…The interface of Eukaryo [YSCJ16] with a minimap (top‐right corner) that indicates the relative location of the user inside the cell. Permission for re‐use obtained.…”

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“…Finally, although there are not many, there are also AR applications developed specifically for biology concepts. One of them is Eukaryo (Yuen et al, 2016), a simulated biomolecular world that enables users to explore the complex environment within a biological cell. Users could also use multiple modes to explore the cell, its structural elements, organelles, and some key metabolic processes.…”

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The effects of Augmented Reality applications on the academic achievement and motivation of secondary school students

Özeren¹,

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2023

MOJET

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This research aims to reveal the effects of using augmented reality applications on seventh-grade secondary school students' academic achievement and motivation and to identify students’ views on augmented reality applications. For this purpose, the augmented reality application called “CellAR” has been developed for the “Cell and Cell Division” unit. The study used pre-test - post-test control group quasi-experimental design research method and general survey model. During the research, the experimental group students used the CellAR augmented reality learning application developed by the researcher in addition to the regular course materials (textbooks, e-books, printed materials, videos, visuals, etc.). In contrast, the students in the control group used only the regular course materials. An academic achievement test, motivation scale, and opinion questionnaire for augmented reality application were used to collect data. T-test for independent samples, single-factor analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and descriptive statistics were used. According to the results, the academic achievement and motivation of the students in the experimental group using augmented reality application were significantly higher than the students in the control group. According to descriptive results, the students thought that the augmented reality application helped them learn the subjects, facilitated the concretization of abstract concepts, and provided active learning experiences. Similarly, the students found the augmented reality application interesting and stated that it increased their creativity and motivation.

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“…In our knowledge, not much of the VR application available specifically for human cell division, as most of them focus on the human anatomy topic in general such as the AnatomyouVR and INVIVO Bloodstream Explorer VR. One interesting VR application that worth to be mentioned is the Eukaryo which is a multi-reality (both AR and VR) application that allows learners to explore the complex environment within a biological cell [19].…”

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InCell VR: A Virtual Reality-based Application on Human Cell Division for Mobile Learning

Nasharuddin

Khalid

Hussin

2021

Int. J. Interact. Mob. Technol.

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Many teaching and learning tools incorporate current technologies for the learners to gain new knowledge thus increasing the efficiency of learning. Some of the technologies adopted in the mobile-based education systems are virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. In the Biology field, one of the problems faced by the learners is the difficulties in visualizing the human cell division process in the topic of mitosis and meiosis. Thus, many innovations which adopt these technologies are created to improve the understanding and interest of the learners. In this work, an interactive mobile learning application with virtual reality technology has been designed and developed to help learners visualize the human cell division process. The mobile application which is known as InCell VR also includes mini games which can help to test and improve the learners’ understanding. The InCell VR was developed using Unity, a game engine platform for developing high performance commercial game. The final evaluation assesses two parts: the learners’ knowledge gain after using the application and usability evaluation of the application. The usage of the proposed application was seen to give positive impact on the development of learners’ knowledge from the pre- and post-test testing sessions. The usability study showed that InCell VR application is useful, easy to be used and learnt, and give satisfactions to the users.

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Eukaryo: An AR and VR Application for Cell Biology

Cited by 4 publications

References 17 publications

State of the Art of Molecular Visualization in Immersive Virtual Environments

State of the Art of Molecular Visualization in Immersive Virtual Environments

The effects of Augmented Reality applications on the academic achievement and motivation of secondary school students

InCell VR: A Virtual Reality-based Application on Human Cell Division for Mobile Learning

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