Appendix F: XR Laboratory Experiments and Mini Projects

Below is Appendix F, prepared in a laboratory-manual + academic-project format, suitable for UG/PG labs, project work, and practical examinations.

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**Appendix F

XR Laboratory Experiments and Mini Projects**

This appendix provides structured laboratory experiments and mini projects in Extended Reality (XR). It is designed for hands-on learning, skill development, and academic assessment.

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F.1 OBJECTIVES OF XR LABORATORY

• To understand XR development environments

• To design immersive XR experiences

• To implement interaction techniques

• To integrate XR with real-world applications

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F.2 SOFTWARE & HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

Hardware

• Meta Quest / HTC Vive / Smartphone (AR)

• VR controllers / hand tracking

• PC with GPU (minimum 8 GB RAM)

Software

• Unity 3D

• XR Interaction Toolkit

• ARCore / ARKit

• Blender (optional)

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F.3 LIST OF XR LAB EXPERIMENTS

Experiment 1: Setting Up XR Development Environment

Aim:
To install and configure Unity for XR development.

Procedure:

1. Install Unity Hub

2. Add XR Interaction Toolkit

3. Enable OpenXR

Outcome:
Successfully configured XR development environment.

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Experiment 2: Creating a Basic VR Scene

Aim:
To design a simple VR environment.

Steps:

• Create a 3D scene

• Add XR camera rig

• Test in VR headset

Learning Outcome:
Understanding immersive space creation.

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Experiment 3: VR Object Interaction

Aim:
To implement grabbing and releasing objects.

Tools:
XR Interaction Toolkit

Outcome:
Hands-on experience with interaction design.

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Experiment 4: AR Object Placement

Aim:
To place 3D objects in real-world environments.

Technology:
ARCore / ARKit

Outcome:
Understanding real-world anchoring.

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Experiment 5: Gesture & Hand Tracking

Aim:
To use hand gestures for interaction.

Outcome:
Improved natural user interaction.

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F.4 MINI PROJECTS

Mini Project 1: Virtual Classroom

Description:
Design a VR-based learning environment.

Features:

• Virtual board

• Student avatars

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Mini Project 2: AR Product Visualization

Description:
Create an AR app for visualizing products.

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Mini Project 3: VR Safety Training

Description:
Simulate safety training scenarios.

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Mini Project 4: XR Museum Tour

Description:
Interactive virtual heritage walkthrough.

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F.5 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Component	Marks
Design	20
Functionality	30
Innovation	20
Presentation	20
Documentation	10

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F.6 LAB RECORD FORMAT

• Aim

• Tools Used

• Procedure

• Screenshots

• Result

• Conclusion

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F.7 SUMMARY

This appendix bridges theory and practice by enabling learners to design, implement, and evaluate XR applications through guided experiments and projects.