Virtual reality for education and research

At Virtalis, we have provided cutting-edge immersive technology for over 30 years for education and research, beginning with our groundbreaking collaboration with the National Advanced Robotic Research Centre at the University of Salford.

We deliver all-in-one solutions that equip your students with industry-relevant skills sought after by companies such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Siemens and many more. With our deep industry knowledge and experience, we’ll partner with you to embed immersive technology into your curriculum.

As well as transforming education, we support universities and institutions in carrying out research using immersive technology. You can create environments that are a safe testing ground for repeatable experiments, investigating scenarios that may be too dangerous or costly in real life.

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What our education clients say

“The Virtalis wall provides learners across multiple curriculum areas with a unique opportunity to visualise and understand complex concepts in a way that is not possible with traditional learning methods. The immersive environment created by the wall allows learners to interact with virtual objects and simulations in a way that is both engaging and informative.”
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Stamford College
“You can create your own scenarios; you can use Visionary Render where you create an environment in 3D. You can create a world, or a room, or anything in between. It allows you to visualise data in ways that you can’t on a PC – you can visualise it almost tangibly, as if it’s there. The students almost believe they’re in the environment that the computer is showing them. It brings the world into one room – you're only limited by your imagination."

Edge Hill University

The benefits of virtual reality for education

Active and hands-on learning

VR offers interactive scenarios that help students to develop problem-solving skills and spatial memory – which is ideal for future engineers and manufacturers. Research from the likes of PwC has shown that VR can train participants up to four times faster than in a traditional classroom.

Safe learning environment

Students can explore inaccessible or restricted locations, such as chemical reactors, or the top of a utility pole. They can fail and learn in a controlled virtual environment. You can empower special-needs students by simulating challenging situations safely.

Learn with real-world tools

Give students hands-on experience of 3D tools and formats such as CAD and BIM, with our solution that imports from the most common tools – and a solution that’s already used by some of the world’s largest engineering and manufacturing companies.

Ideal setup for research

Virtual reality offers fast and easy ways to carry out research with repeatable simulations in virtual environments, eliminating real-world risks and consequences.

Large-scale VR for the whole class

Virtual reality isn’t just about headsets. Create large-scale VR systems with projection or LED screens that share the experience with whole groups. Students develop communication skills face-to-face, unburdened by headsets.

Digital tools for digital natives

Appeal to digitally native students seeking cutting-edge educational experiences, with your institution as a destination for tech-savvy learners.

Achieve sustainability goals

Our clients use our solutions to reach their sustainability goals, replacing wasteful physical prototypes with virtual ones, and reducing the need for travel. We can work with you to prepare students for the zero-low carbon economy based on our experience.

Why choose Virtalis as your immersive solution partner?

With three decades of academia heritage, we are perfectly placed to support you in enhancing digital offerings in your curriculum, even outside of engineering and manufacturing courses. Our software (including Visionary Render and Virtalis Reach) offers flexibility in the content it works with, opening plenty of use cases.

Trusted partner for educators

Extensive industry links

All-in-one solutions

Solutions designed for engineers and manufacturers of tomorrow

Create a destination for students and local business

Add value to a range of subjects across the curriculum

Trusted partner for educators

We work closely with you to empower your students with the latest technology and support you on embedding it into your courses. Our customer success team can aid with training and content creation tailored to your needs.

Download our VR value for Pearson HNC/HND Engineering Curriculum PDF as an example of how we directly support learning units and outcomes.

Extensive industry links

We have worked with over 300 clients across five continents, including the largest organisations such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Jacobs, Baker Huges, and many more. They’re all implementing our innovative immersive solutions – so, your students will use real industry tools.

All-in-one solutions

We supply our innovative software along with the appropriate hardware for your needs – whether that’s headsets, a powerful ActiveWall installation, portable ActiveMove setup, or an incredibly immersive ActiveCube. And, of course, that’s backed up with training and customised digital content for all your users.

Solutions designed for engineers and manufacturers of tomorrow

Our software stands out from other virtual reality tools because it’s been designed, from the ground up, for use by engineers and manufacturers. It’s built with a shallow learning curve because we want to empower anyone to benefit from VR, without learning a whole new skill from scratch. That means it’s easy for teaching staff and students too.

Create a destination for students and local business

Establish a unique VR lab that benefits students and provides local businesses with an opportunity to leverage the technology, fostering industry connections and enhancing hands-on learning for students.

screenshot in visionary render

Add value to a range of subject across the curriculum

Explore scans of historical sites with History students, immerse Chemistry students in complex molecule chains, step inside Built Environment students' designs, carry out experiments with Psychology students, and much more.

How we partner with you

Building your business case

We work with you to develop the business case and demonstrate the value our solutions have for your institution and your students.

We support you on any application for funding with plenty of proof points of the value of immersive technology.

We'll put you in touch with our industry partners to develop real-world use cases for your students and to develop your own alliances.

Designing your optimum solution

Based on your needs, we’ll specify the optimum, future-proof solution to support your students and research areas of interest.

Embedding into your curriculum

We have deep knowledge of the use cases for immersive technology in a wide range of industries. Our team are well-placed to advise on how 3D digital content can enhance a range of course curriculum.

This knowledge base also applies to areas of research where we can help you develop safe virtual environments for repeatable experiments.

Implementing your solution

Working with you, we identify the ideal location for your new technology, whether it's part of an existing lab or a brand-new innovation hub.

We also advise on the infrastructure to go with your new technology, making sure you get the maximum utilisation.

Continuous support for success

We provide hands-on training for your teaching staff and infrastructure team so that they are confident to use the technology and unlock the benefits for your students right away.

Our in-house content creation services are at hand to develop content for you or work with you to enhance existing content.

If you need us, we're only a ticket away, with a support plan included in your solution.

Most importantly, we'll continue working with you to make sure your students get the most out of your new technology.

How we partner with you

We partner with institutions to design, implement and support immersive technology solutions, ensuring maximum benefits for students
Building your business case
We work with you to develop the business case and demonstrate the value our solutions have for your institution and your students.We support you on any application for funding with plenty of proof points of the value of immersive technology.We'll put you in touch with our industry partners to develop real-world use cases for your students and to develop your own alliances.
Designing your optimum solution
Based on your needs, we’ll specify the optimum, future-proof solution to support your students and research areas of interest.
Embedding into your curriculum
We have deep knowledge of the use cases for immersive technology in a wide range of industries. Our team are well-placed to advise on how 3D digital content can enhance a range of course curriculum.

This knowledge base also applies to areas of research where we can help you develop safe virtual environments for repeatable experiments.
Implementing your solution
Working with you, we identify the ideal location for your new technology, whether it's part of an existing lab or a brand-new innovation hub.

We also advise on the infrastructure to go with your new technology, making sure you get the maximum utilisation.
Continuous support for success
We provide hands-on training for your teaching staff and infrastructure team so that they are confident to use the technology and unlock the benefits for your students right away.Our in-house content creation services are at hand to develop content for you or work with you to enhance existing content.If you need us, we're only a ticket away, with a support plan included in your solution.Most importantly, we'll continue working with you to make sure your students get the most out of your new technology.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to common questions below on Education & Research

Can I use Virtalis solutions for both in-person and remote engagements?

Yes, Virtalis technology like Virtalis Reach ensures that whether in person or remote, your sales presentations are immersive, engaging, and interactive, enabling effective engagement with potential customers.

How does Virtalis support higher education?

Virtalis provides immersive visualisation tools like ActiveCube, allowing students and researchers to engage with complex data in interactive 3D environments, enhancing understanding and collaboration in fields such as Engineering, Medicine, and Architecture.

Can Virtalis solutions be used for collaborative research projects?

Yes, with software like Virtalis Reach, researchers from different institutions can collaborate in real-time on 3D models and data sets, regardless of location, enabling more effective and engaging research partnerships.

Can Virtalis solutions be integrated into research labs?

Yes, Virtalis solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with research workflows, enabling researchers to visualise and interact with large datasets, complex models, or simulations in real-time.

How does Virtalis support distance learning in education?

Virtalis Reach allows for immersive, remote education, providing students and researchers with a virtual platform to engage with 3D content, collaborate, and conduct experiments from anywhere in the world.

How does Virtalis enhance STEM education?

Virtalis systems allow students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to interact with complex scientific data in immersive environments, helping them visualise abstract concepts and improve learning outcomes in fields like Engineering, Physics, and Biology.

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