Z3VR - An Interactive VR Learning Environment for One of the First Computers (Konrad Zuse’s Z3)

Lukas Moersler, David A. Plecher, Christian Eichhorn, Gudrun Klinker

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Abstract

This paper presents Z3VR, an interactive simulation of Konrad Zuse’s Z3 computer in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment, intended to give users the full experience of working with this historically significant machine. The paper explores other Z3 simulations and VR programming environments and draws comparison to Z3VR in terms of their accuracy and interface approach, where applicable. It details the creation of the project in various aspects and lessons learned from implementing and testing the VR user interface. It further evaluates how effective the project is as an educational tool in terms of teaching users about some concepts of low-level programming, and proposes future work to be done on Z3VR for higher usability and potential application in museums.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVirtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality - 16th International Conference, VAMR 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Proceedings
EditorsJessie Y. C. Chen, Gino Fragomeni
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages123-141
Number of pages19
ISBN (Print)9783031610462
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event16th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024 - Washington, United States
Duration: 29 Jun 20244 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume14708 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period29/06/244/07/24

Keywords

  • Serious VR
  • Serious XR
  • Training education and tutoring
  • Z3
  • Zuse

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