The NASA Constellation video is shown to a bunch of people of varying age. Then, a NASA scientist explains what the video is, and fields questions from the audience. [8]
Mars Simulator. There are enviro-bots launched, aimed to detect where resources are so colonies can be built near them. [8]
Some students using the SpaceWalk simulator... interface looks "heavy" [8]
Students building a Virtual Rocket [8]
Others were building real rockets (miniature). [8]
"Mixed Reality," which looks like basically mapping virtual objects onto a surface which is detectable by a camera. One can then select which textures/objects to display and switch between them relatively easily. [8]
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So I guess these videos show that the iED initiative and RocketWorld have numerous applications and can be used for a variety of different eduational purposes. Obviously it's meant to inspire younger ones into becoming interested in engineering and space in general. At the same time, the more complicated parts of it have more practical applicaitons. Mixed reality is currently being used for mainstream entertainment purposes, and the possibilities are endless in the near future.
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