Making invisible processes visible, e.g. on a molecular level.
This project by the University Bayreuth’s chair of Chemistry didactics utilizes Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 for 3D visualization of aggregate states of water. Interactive animations via buttons demonstrate molecular structures in chemistry education.
Augmented reality application shows water states at six temperatures (-18°C, 0°C, 4°C, 70°C, 100°C, 150°C) in a 3D Particle Model.
Models and animations are created using the software Blender.
The design includes a detailed ice crystal model with accurate molecular orientation and scale.
Challenge: Reducing high polygon count for Hololens visualization, targeting under 50,000 triangles.
Microsoft Dynamics Guides is used for model placement in virtual space, considering Hololens' field of view limitations.
Button-triggered animations linked to corresponding temperature states.
Hardware: HoloLens 2
Software: Dynamics 365 Guides