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Case studies

Some of the DIGILabs facilities are already being used for teaching.

A student holding a tablet next to a laser scanner in front of the National Engineering Slope Simulator facility

Next-generation imaging laser scanner: Leica BLK360 G2

Using advanced laser scanning to capture highly valuable data for use in fields such as architecture, engineering, and construction.

A QT Robot with a smiley face

QTRobot

The QTRobot is a humanoid robot with a range of motors, sensors and high computational power to provide students with an excellent package of hardware for investigating and learning about the world of robotics and human computer interaction (HCI).

A group of students with VR headsets taking part in immersive VR teaching

Teaching students using immersive Virtual Reality

The School of Design and Creative Arts have been pioneering the use of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) across several different programmes and teaching activities.

Two members of staff being filmed and appearing on the hologram screen next to them.

Proto Hologram

Using Proto, Loughborough is now able to live-beam guest speakers from global universities and industry into lectures to give talks and answer students' questions, just as if they were in the room together.

A hand points to a 3D skeleton being displayed on an Anatomage Table

Anatomage Table

The Anatomage table is the worlds only fully segmented real human 3D anatomy system allowing users to visualise male and female anatomy exactly as they would on physical cadavers.

Visualisation all displaying a 3D map of Loughborough.

3D Visualisation Wall

Our 3D projection wall (5m x 3m) consists of mini-LEDs only 1.2mm apart which can bring the landscape into the room.

The Clearpath Jackal - wheeled extendable arm robot in a corridor

Clearpath Jackal

The Clearpath Jackal is a wheeled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capable of indoor and outdoor operations.

Artec Leo 3D scanner and plastic food tray

Artec Leo 3D scanner

Using the Artec Leo 3D scanner to analyse dimensional changes of plastic packaging occurred through the heat of the washing process.

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Case studies

  • Imaging laser scanner
  • QTRobot
  • Immersive Virtual Reality
  • Proto Hologram
  • Anatomage Table
  • 3D Visualisation Wall
  • Clearpath Jackal
  • Artec Leo 3D scanner

Get involved

We have created a series of Special Interest Groups to support the next phase of the implementation of DigiLabs across the University.

These groups will bring together people from across both the academy and professional services to get involved in the project, develop understanding and increase knowledge of the technologies that have been introduced as part of the DigiLabs, including both hardware and software.

They will provide an opportunity for people to share best practice, showcase successful implementation and explore how the technologies could be used to enhance learning and teaching across the University.

For more information about these groups and to register your interest please complete this short form.

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