Futuclass Chemistry VR vs LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet Edition
Futuclass Chemistry VR
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| Figure | Futuclass Chemistry VR | LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Virtual Reality Learning Platforms | 8.0 (#12) | 8.4 (#2) |
| Purpose | Futuclass Chemistry VR teaches chemistry through immersive, interactive virtual reality lessons. | The course lets learners practice setting up and working safely in a biological safety cabinet in a virtual laboratory. |
| Support | The maker offers lesson plans, onboarding guidance, optional six-week mentoring, and an optional additional one-year hardware warranty. | CDC directs technical-support requests to [email protected]. |
Plans
Futuclass Chemistry VR
- Futuclass Chemistry VR module (Steam)$7.99, paid once
- Futuclass Science Modules (school license)Priced on request
LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet Edition
- FreeFree
- LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet EditionFree
In their own words
Futuclass Chemistry VR
Futuclass Chemistry VR has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet Edition
LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet Edition is a free virtual reality course for practicing safe work in a biological safety cabinet (BSC). Its 1.5 hours of training cover identifying Class II BSC parts, maintaining positive airflow, preparing for work, applying safe practices, decontaminating and shutting down, and emergency shutdown procedures. The course is designed for laboratory professionals, including public health and clinical laboratory staff, safety professionals, and others interested in safe BSC use. It supplements CDC’s existing eLearning course on working safely in a BSC. Learners practice in a virtual laboratory without exposure to pathogens or risk of accidental infection or release. The course is headset-only, with versions for HTC Vive and Oculus Quest 2; the equipment guide also identifies Meta Quest 2 and above and OpenXR-compatible headsets. It requires 360° tracking and a play area of at least 3 by 3 feet, with 20 by 20 feet listed as ideal. HTC Vive and tethered-headset setups require Windows 8.1 or later, at least 8 GB RAM, and 20 GB available storage, among other hardware requirements. Quest setup requires Wi-Fi and a mobile device for initial installation.