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Spec score 7.2 #18 of 27 in Virtual Lab Software

What it is

Maroon is a free, open-source immersive physics laboratory for interactive learning, simulations, and experiments. In its virtual environment, users approach a station and teleport to a room containing the related lesson or activity. Simulations emphasize active learning by involving students in the process. Listed physics activities include Coulomb’s Law, Falling Coil, Faraday’s Law, Huygens’ Principle, Point Wave, Pendulum, Van de Graaff, and Optics. The lab also includes titration and sorting experiments, and supports experiment authoring. In the optics activity, users adjust parameters and receive real-time visual feedback while exploring reflection, refraction, lenses, and fiber optics. Maroon runs in a browser and has downloadable Windows PC and virtual-reality versions. Developed with Unity at Graz University of Technology, the project is hosted on GitHub and welcomes contributions, issue reports, and pull requests. Students can contribute functionality, VR experiences, learning experiences, and physics experiments.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Maroon is an immersive physics laboratory for interactive learning experiences.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Product
Maroon is an immersive physics laboratory for interactive learning experiences, simulations and experiments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Intended users
The site invites students to contribute functionality, VR experiences and learning experiences, including physics experiments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Integrations
The site describes flexible integration of interactive learning experiences but does not name third-party integrations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Support
The site directs people interested in contributing or pursuing a thesis topic to contact Johanna Pirker by email.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Headquarters
Graz, AustriaRead 28 Sep 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Access
Maroon can be run in a browser or downloaded for Windows and virtual reality.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Adaptable optics
In the optics experiment, users can change parameters and see real-time visual feedback while exploring reflection, refraction, lenses, and fiber optics.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Browser access
The site says Maroon can run in a browser.Read 4 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Checksums
The site publishes SHA-256 checksums for the Windows PC and VR download archives.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Experiments
Listed experiments include Coulomb’s Law, Faraday’s Law, a pendulum, optics, titration and sorting algorithms.Read 4 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
How it works
Users approach a station and teleport to a room containing its learning content, simulation, or experiment.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Learning approach
The simulations are designed for active learning and involve students in the learning process.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Open source
Maroon is an open source project hosted on GitHub, and the site invites users to contribute ideas, report issues, or create pull requests.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Other subjects
The site also lists titration and sorting experiments.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Physics experiments
Listed physics experiments include Coulomb's Law, Falling Coil, Faraday's Law, Huygens' Principle, Point Wave, Pendulum, Van de Graaff, and Optics.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Technology
The lab is developed using Unity software at Graz University of Technology.Read 9 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Virtual reality
The site offers a downloadable version for virtual reality.Read 4 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at
Windows download
The site offers a downloadable Windows PC version.Read 4 Oct 2026 · maroon.tugraz.at

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source
  • Browser, Windows, and VR access
  • Active-learning simulations
  • Broad physics experiment selection
  • Supports experiment authoring

Limits

  • Windows and VR require downloads
  • Some activities extend beyond physics
  • VR version requires compatible equipment

Who it suits

Maroon suits students and educators seeking interactive physics and related science activities. Its browser, Windows, and VR access also fits users choosing among several formats.

Verdict

Maroon combines station-based immersive lessons with a broad set of configurable experiments. Its free, open-source distribution and multiple access options make it suitable for learners who want to explore or extend interactive science content.

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