Introducing space education to kids serves as a gateway to fostering curiosity and scientific interest. To make learning about planets a thrilling adventure, this project utilizes virtual reality, interactive apps, and hands-on activities to provide immersive experiences for children. Additionally, testing a student’s understanding of the planets is a crucial aspect addressed through VR.

The application is crafted using Unity, employing C# scripting and the XR Interaction Toolkit. All 3D assets and sounds used in the project are freely available on the internet.

• First-person player movement + hands (oculus-compliant HMD controller)
• Rigid Body components on all surfaces for realistic physics
• Area lights for spaceship interior visibility
• Wormhole particle physics for teleportation visualization

The core logic of the game is encapsulated in various C# scripts handling different aspects:

• PlanetController: Manages interaction with planets using XR controllers.
• QuizManager: Handles the generation and assessment of quiz questions.
• QuestionsAndAnswers: Serves as a data structure for storing quiz questions and answers.
• UIAndAudioController: Manages UI updates and audio playback based on player interactions.
• PlanetInstantiator: Controls planet instantiation and triggers cutscene playback.
• PlanetAnimate: Applies animation effects to enhance planet visual appeal.
• Planet: Holds information about a planet, including its name, description, and associated audio.

• Unity / C# 2022.3.12 (Latest Long-Term Support Version)
• Unity XR Interaction Toolkit and XR Device Simulator
• Unity Shader Graph and Timeline
• Blender
• Git (Version Control System)

1. Clone the repository or download the zip file.
2. Open the project in Unity.
3. Build and run the project on a compatible XR device (Oculus) or use the XR Device Simulator with the specified key bindings.

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1. Immersive Education: The project offers an immersive VR space learning environment for kids, utilizing XR controllers, Oculus-compliant HMD controllers, and realistic physics for an engaging educational experience.

2. Interactive Planet Exploration: Uniquely, the project allows hands-on interaction with planets using XR controllers and first-person movement, providing a distinctive way for children to explore and learn about celestial bodies.

3. Gamified Learning Quizzes: The inclusion of a Quiz Manager and interactive quizzes within the VR space adds a gamified dimension to education, allowing kids to test their knowledge about space and planets in an engaging manner.

4. Multi-Sensory Experience: Setting itself apart, the project incorporates freely available 3D assets and sounds, coupled with scripts for managing audio. This multi-sensory approach ensures a comprehensive and captivating educational experience for young users.

Team Members:

• Aadarsh Anantha Ramakrishnan (106121001)
• Nitish N (106121087)
• S Selvanayagam (106121133)