Educational trip to the forest
in virtual reality

• In the application we will visit Bory Tucholskie – pine forest, Dąbrowy Krotoszyńskie – oak forest, Białowieża Primeval Forest – broadleaved forest, Karkonosze – spruce forest, as well as the area “In the forest at home” – beech forest
• Appropriate ecosystems were to be built of characteristic, detailed mapped plants characteristic for each layer of the forest: undergrowth, undergrowth and layer of trees.

• Achieving high efficiency of the application while maintaining a detailed recreated environment
• A variety of animated models enlivening the space
• Various interactions and engaging activities for a wide group of users

• Success # 1 | Visual wealth

The application was created for the Forest Research Institute to map existing ecosystems with accuracy to smaller insects or plants. In the context of designing VR experiences, it was a challenge that significantly developed the skills of the Giant Lazer development team, effectively enforcing the quality of gameplay elements based on the customer’s visual materials.

• Success # 2 | Educational mini-games

Thanks to the high optimization of the program, we were able to provide smooth gameplay for users who are focused on learning through play. By using the application, students and other visitors to the Institute have the opportunity to play the role of foresters and take on such time-limited challenges as hammering badges from the numerator to the forehead of pine trunks, picking berries, or careful segregation of garbage.

• Success # 3 | User-friendly application

The Forest Research Institute is planning to organize educational activities during which participants will be able to learn about fragments of rich, Polish nature. The participant using the prepared stand, and the participants watching his struggle on the wall screen, jointly develop ecological awareness. Everything under the supervision of an IBL educator who provides specialist knowledge and support.