MANUU gets cutting-edge metaverse project lab

The unique metaverse AR/VR lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including advanced GPUs and high-powered computers

Hyderabad: A cutting-edge state-of-the-art AR/VR (Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality) Metaverse Project Lab, developed with a cost of Rs 95 crore in collaboration with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), was launched on Monday.

The unique metaverse AR/VR lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including advanced GPUs and high-powered computers. The facility will act a hub for developing customized training and monitoring systems specifically designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, VC, MANUU, during the launch said.

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Under the administration of the Prof. Abdul Wahid, Chief Investigator and Dean of CSIT, MANUU, the new AR/VR metaverse facility will be deeply rooted in the metaverse and AR research. It is a technological advancement and a step towards creating learning systems that meet every learner’s unique needs and goals, driven by his visionary leadership, Dr Wahid in a statement said.

“The project lab has been envisioned as a space where innovative ideas are cultivated and nurtured, pushing the boundaries of possibility. This is not just a celebration of a new beginning but an announcement of an era characterized by pioneering research and transformative discoveries,” the statement added.