Spaces and Technology

The extended reality (XR) Lab at University of Houston - Clear Lake's Neumann Library is an immersive opportunity for students and faculty to discover and engage with virtual reality technology. The XR Lab provides an equitable opportunity for students and faculty to engage with VR technology while inspiring learning and innovation. Extended reality (XR) is an overarching term to describe augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies.

• AR consists of graphics being superimposed on top of the real world
• VR puts the user into a fully immersive environment
• MR is a combination of AR and VR

Spring 2023 Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM —6:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM —2:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM —6:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM —6:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM

Reserve XR Lab

The XR Lab is open for walk-in visits, but reservations are encouraged.   For class visits, please email Beth Fridrick, Fridrick@uhcl.edu, Emerging Technology Librarian. 

• Only currently affiliated students, faculty,  and staff of UHCL may use the XR Lab.
• Priority is given to academic and research use of the XR Lab.
• No VR sessions may start within 15 minutes of closing.
• No food or beverages.
• Users must adhere to all UHCL policies.