Prof. Dr. Carsten Lecon

BMBF research project AVILAB 2 - Connection of a virtual immersive 3D learning platform to the NBP using the domain example of an educational institution (10/2022-09/2024)

Network partner:

• AKAD institution of higher education Stuttgart [coordination of the scheme, enterprise, aim, goal]
• TriCAT GmbH (Ulm)
• TU Dresden
• Institution of higher education Stuttgart

KI-Werkstatt Mittelstand, project KI-REN-MARKTPLATZ: "AI-supported marketplace for regionally generated renewable electricity based on dynamic price models" (01.02.2023-30.06.2024)

BMBF research project RecyKIMi: "Quality assessment of recycled material by AI-based VR/AR assistance systems in material microscopy" (01.05.2023 - 23.07.2024)

• E-learning (general)
  Especially interesting in Corona times ;)
  Reference (among others):
  • C. Lecon: "Corona E-Learning Cocktail - Sustainability of University Education in Times of Pandemics", 15th International Conference on Computer Science and Education (IEEE-ICCSE 2020), Delft (Netherlands), 18.-22.8.2020 [online conference]
• XR Learning
  Application of augmented, virtual and mixed reality in learning environments
  Reference (among others):
  • N. Ganz, C. Lecon: "Opportunities and Challenges for Extended Reality Techniques in Higher Education", 12th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN; motto: "Connecting Technology with Education"), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), 6-8 July 2020 [online conference]
• Kinetosis in virtual reality, together with M.Sc. Benjamin Engel and M.Sc. Lukas Schneider
  Motion sickness in virtual worlds (detection, countermeasures)
  Reference (among others):
  • C. Lecon, B. Engel, L. Schneider, C. Pogolski: "Testing Kinetosis in XR environments", Laval Virtual VRIC ConVRgence 2020 Proceedings - ISBN 978-2-9566-2517-9 [Online conference in VR environment]
• Additive self-learning courses [Microlearning] (CoLeR), together with Dr. Marc Hermann
  Demand-oriented creation of e-learning contents (Microlearning)
  Reference (among others):
  • C. Lecon, M. Hermann: "Demand Driven Generation of e-Learning Courses", 9th International Conference on Computer Science Education: Innovation and Technology (CSEIT 2018) , Singapore, 22-23.10.2018
• Live Motion Capture, together with M.Sc. Benjamin Engel and M.Sc. Lukas Schneider
  (Markerless) motion capture in real time
  References (among others):
  • C. Lecon: "Live Motion Capture in Higher Education", 18th International Conference on Information Technology & Computer Science, Athens (Greece), May 18-21, 2020 [online conference]
  • C. Lecon, B. Engel, L. Schneider: "VR Live Motion Capture", 16th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (IEEE-ICCSE), Lancaster (UK), 17-19.08.2021 [online conference]
• Virtual Blended Learning (VBL )
  Virtual 3D spaces as learning and working spaces
  Reference (among others):
  • C. Lecon, M. Herkersdorf: "Virtual Blended Learning - Virtual 3D Worlds and their Integration in Teaching Scenarios", 9th International Conference on Computer Science and Education (IEEE-ICCSE 2014), Vancouver (Canada), 22-24.8.2014 -bestpaper award

1. Software Engineering Explorer (SEE), together with Prof. Roy Oberhauser (2015 - 2017)
   3D visualization of complex software structures
   Reference (among others):
   • R. Oberhauser, C. Lecon: "Gamified Virtual Reality for Program Code Structure Comprehension", International Journal of Virtual Reality, 2017, 17(02): 79-8
2. Innovative projects/project partnerships: "Ecologically and economically resilient business models for citizen energy cooperatives: A best practice model to support the successful energy transition in BW" (07/2020 -09/2022)
   Decentralized energy supply through the feed-in of electricity from home PV attachments
   • Collaborative partner:
     • Prof. Dr. Anna Nagl (Management of the Competence Center for Innovative Business Models); overall management of Aalen University of Applied Sciences
     • Prof. Dr. Dr. hc. mult. Bastian Kaiser (institution of higher education Rottenburg); project manager, project coordinator, head of the project
     • Hans-Peter Weber (Bitte siehe 'Präsidium'. OstalbBürgerEnergie eG).
     • Dr. Karl-Heinz Bozem (bozem | consulting | associates | munich)
     • Andreas Ensinger (Authorized signatory Überlandzentrale Wörth/I.-Altheim AG)
   • Reference (among others):
     • Kern D., Ensinger A., Hammer C., Neufeld C., Lecon, C., Nagl A., Bozem K., Harrison D. K., Wood B. M. (2021): "Application Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence in a Renewable Energy Platform", Smart Services Summit 2021 (Zurich/ Switzerland)

• IEEE International Conference on Computer Science(ICCSE): Invited Session "VR, AR, and MR technologies in Education" (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  Link (ICCSE)
• Expert opinion, assessment, report:
  • DeLFI & HDI Conferences (GI Departmental Section Educational Technologies) (2020, 2021,2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
    Link (DeLFI conference; meeting)
  • Competition "AVRiL 2022 - Successful VR/AR learning scenarios"(AVRiL 2022) (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 2025)
    Link (AVRiL 2023)
  • Workshop VR/ AR learning
    Link (VR-AR-Learning)
  • eleed NBP - Special Issue on National Infrastructure for Digital Education (2023)
    Link (eleed)
  • Journal "Medienpädagogik - Zeitschrift für Theorie und Praxis der Medienbildung", Special Issue "Immersives Lehren und Lernen mit Augmented und Virtual Reality" (2021/2022)
    Link (media education)
  • TATuP - Journal, periodical for technology assessment in theory and workplace training; academic knowledge and practical experience; theory and practice (2021)
    Link (TATuP)
  • Expert opinion, assessment, report DADD doctoral scholarship (2023)
  • Athens Journal of Education
    Link (AJE)

Three times "best paper award" in total :)

Laboratory equipment (G2 0.31):

• 3 VR workstations
• 2 video editing computers (4K monitors)
• VR: HTC Vive, 3 Oculus Rifts, Pico HMD, Lenovo Mixed Reality glasses, FOVE Eye Tracking HMD
• Notebook work stations (sockets, monitors)
• Live tracking: Kinect (with Kinect Developer Toolkit), depth camera
• Software: Adobe
• Video: HD video cameras, 4K/HD camcorders, tripods, lighting, microphones, mobile green screen
• Large HD monitor
• Home theater projector
• Frame screen
• Blackout
• 5.1 surround sound system
• Optical motion capture system from VICON (6 cameras) (installed in the media center)

Inter-university courses in the laboratory / lab (selection):

• Animated film workshops (Aalen summer holiday program, Hector Children's Academy, ...)
• BOGY
• (University) open days/ School of Engineering Day/ Applicant information event
• Taster course/ Campus Day
• Open Day

When none of the lectures are taking place (see notice in the laboratory), the laboratory is used for projects and learning.