EduSplats

EduSplats is an innovative project that advances immersive digital education by integrating next-generation volumetric capture with 6G-enabled infrastructure. Building on the results of the IMAGINE-B5G project (OC#2-170), EduSplats introduces a transformative upgrade to holographic learning experiences through the adoption of 4D Gaussian Splatting.

Volumetric video has already demonstrated its potential to enhance hybrid and remote education by enabling educators to create lifelike 3D holograms accessible through WebAR. However, current polygonal mesh-based representations limit visual fi delity and realism. EduSplats addresses this constraint by extending Volograms’ AI-powered volumetric capture pipeline to support Gaussian Splats, a breakthrough 3D representation method capable of delivering photorealistic, dynamic scenes. This step-change in quality will enable highly detailed lessons in domains such as anatomy, engineering, and cultural heritage, signifi cantly enhancing learner engagement and comprehension.

The project will integrate Gaussian Splat support directly into Vologram Creator, ensuring educators can continue using familiar workfl ows without technical barriers. In parallel, EduSplats will enhance Volograms’ open-source compression and streaming codec to effi ciently handle the substantially larger datasets generated by Gaussian Splats. This contribution will benefi t the broader XR and research communities by providing scalable tools for high-fi delity immersive media delivery.

Given the increased bandwidth, latency, and edge-processing demands of Gaussian Splats, EduSplats will leverage the 6G-PathToVLC testbed. The Immersive Lab environment, combining volumetric capture facilities, XR devices, holographic displays, and advanced network slicing, provides an ideal platform to validate performance under realistic 6G conditions.

By bridging proven B5G experimentation with 6G innovation, EduSplats will demonstrate the feasibility and impact of delivering Gaussian Splat-based holographic education over next-generation networks.