Bioinformatics Research Lab (BRL) aims to develop various models using MedicalImaging, Augmented Realtiy (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR) applications to assist in different domains such as education, health, and the retail sector.At BRL, we have developed various VR-based Lab simulators to provide blended learning opportunities which can be helpful in both online and traditional teaching methods that include a Virtual Chemistry lab, Virtual Physics lab, and Virtual Solar training simulator. We have also developed some VR-based Neurogames by monitoring children’s attention levels which can be used to enhance their cognitive abilities, an immersive VR environment with a braincomputer interface to drive a wheelchair virtually which can be helpful for the training and therapy of disabled people, AR applications that will be helpful in the retail industry and education.

Currently, we are developing some applications using HoloLens for learning and training of patients and doctors and also providing some robotics training courses to school children.

Children may feel lonely, bored, and frightened in hospitals and if pediatric patients are going through chronic disease, their learning can be affected. Epileptic patients face difficulty while learning, speaking, focusing, or remembering. To assist young epileptic pediatric patients, we are working on developing an educational walkthrough in the form of a book to understand augmented reality, epilepsy, its symptoms, and treatment procedure through a walkthrough using the HoloLens.  There would be 2 characters Rio and Tina. the book that contains the conversational story of these two characters in which they discuss epilepsy, its treatment, and other information. Patients who wear HoloLens can interact with characters that have been augmented on the pages.This application can be used as a training activity for patients to make communication with the doctor more interactive. Kids can focus on exploring the new world while undergoing unpleasant or painful procedures i.e. dressing changes etc. It can be considered as a tool of education in hospitals for pediatric patients so they can be aware of the treatment. Also, the use of AR for children in School through applications helps them understand complex concepts and anatomical structures of the body more clearly hence making visualization better.