Experiences
We design and develop a variety of mixed reality, multi-sensory, and interactive digital experiences to increase learning engagement, deepen the quality of learning, and broaden learning access. These learning experiences are primarily for learning manufacturing or micro/nanotechnology and are broadly grouped into (i) apps, (ii) simulations, and (iii) haptics.
APPS
Product Teardown
These apps enable learners to manipulate, and virtually disassemble various parts and products (representing high-volume manufacturing processes), while receiving scaffolded guidance to inspect manufacturing features. This work has been published and recently won two best paper awards at ASEE 2021.
Electronics Tablet
Welcome to this page and we are glad you are interested in our app for 2.008x class!
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IMAGE TARGETS
The images below are the image targets for the Tablet.2008x app. Please refer to the guidance in the app.
Tutorial App:

Tablet App:

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE USE OF THIS APP IS FOR EDUCATIONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL USES ONLY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND.
MIT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR COVENANTS, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, BY COURSE OF COMMUNICATION OR DEALING, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENT AND ANY USE OF THE APP. MIT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MIT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE CONTENT OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE INFORMATION OR SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS APP WILL MEET OR ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT.
©2022 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
More information: Product Teardown Privacy Statement
Developer contact: 2.008x-admin@mit.edu
Casting (beta-version)
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Casting.2008x App is optional for the 2.008x class. Your can give us feedback via the edX platform and we really appreciate that!
For now, the Casting.2008x app is only available in Android Version.
Download Here
Here is some information on how to intall apk file to android device.
Download Instructions
IMAGE TARGETS
The images below are the image targets for the Casting.2008x app. Please refer to the guidance in the app.
Tutorial App:

Tablet App:

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE USE OF THIS APP IS FOR EDUCATIONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL USES ONLY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND.
MIT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR COVENANTS, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, BY COURSE OF COMMUNICATION OR DEALING, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENT AND ANY USE OF THE APP. MIT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, MIT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE CONTENT OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE INFORMATION OR SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS APP WILL MEET OR ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT.
©2020 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
This AR app introduces the purpose, function, and working principles of the Scanning Electron Microscope.
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SEM Image Target

Contact us if you are interested in using this app.
Machine Shop Skills
This set of AR apps enable blended learning of machining hands-on skills. These instructional modules can be experienced before a student steps into the machine shop to prepare, or during the course to augment in-person instruction.
2.670 Flashlight Instructions and Mill Intro
Download Vuforia View on a tablet/iPad (this experience was made for big screens).
Hold your tablet screen landscape for best experience.
GET THE APP
Open Vuforia and select the QR scanning tab on the bottom.
Scan this QR code to load Experience. It should be titled “2.670 Learning App”.

To bookmark the app for later use, click on the three dots in the top right corner and click “Share”
Then click on the “Bookmark” button.
Milling introduction
Download Vuforia View on a tablet/iPad (this experience was made for big screens).
Hold your tablet screen landscape for best experience.
GET THE APP
Open Vuforia and select the QR scanning tab on the bottom.
Scan this QR code to load Experience. It should be titled “2.670 Learning App”.

After it says that your experience server has been set, scan the appropriate thingmark to whatever experience you want to view (thingmark below is one example)
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- ******make sure the thingmark you’re scanning is the right size and orientation (notch is on top) — both of these things are set in Vuforia Studio
- One thingmark can have multiple experiences on it so make sure you’re selecting the right one (e.g. Machine Shop AR)
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1. Landing page: Click either the Introduction or FAQ
2.Scan the thingmark to see the AR model
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- ***make sure the thingmark is in the right place, size, and orientation as it is in Vuforia Studio
3. Tabs on the left represent categories and you can click on them to see the dropdown menu with expanded content
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- Select an option from the dropdown menu and a popup will appear on the right of the screen with information
4. Click anywhere in the middle of the screen to clear OR hit the “clear” button on the top left
5. If you want to hide the AR CAD, hit the lightbulb on the top right of the screen to show and hide the model as needed
FAQ
burring, define, definition, sharp, edge, file
measuring, caliper, measure, increment, micrometer
tools, measure, measuring, tape, tape measure, caliper, micrometer, increment
threading,
hole position,
square, squaring, mill, block
filing, removal, deburr
draw file, removal
file, mill, bastard, double cut, needle
dull, trouble shooting
dull, trouble shooting
file card, brush, clean, deburr
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Simulations
AFM Image Artifact Simulation
This simulation enables visualization of imaging artifacts of the Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). Students can manipulate parameters such as tip shape, surface profile, and tip cleanliness, and compare the actual surface to the imaged profile.
Contact us if you are interested in using this simulation.
Kits
AFM Haptics and Visualization
This visualization and haptic feedback controller kit enables students to see and “feel” the forces acting on the Atomic For Microscope (AFM) tip to enable multi-modal learning of mechanical principles on the nanometer scale. This work was most recently published in Nisal Ovitigala’s thesis.
Instructor’s Guide
Guide instructions