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Fabio J Cortés Rodríguez1, Lucien F Krapp1, Fernando Teixeira Pinto Meireles1

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eXtended Reality (XR) tools like MolecularWeb and HandMol are revolutionizing molecular visualization and modeling. These web-based platforms offer accessible, interactive 3D experiences for education, science communication, and research, enhancing how we interact with molecular structures.

Keywords:
Augmented realityInteractive simulationMolecular graphicsMolecular modelingMultiuser VRSTEM educationScience communicationVirtual realityWeb programmingWebXR

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Area of Science:

  • Chemical and structural sciences
  • Computational chemistry
  • Scientific visualization

Background:

  • Traditional 2D interfaces limit the understanding and manipulation of 3D molecular structures.
  • eXtended Reality (XR) technologies, including augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), offer immersive solutions for molecular sciences.
  • Accessibility to advanced molecular visualization tools remains a challenge for many researchers and educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the MolecularWeb ecosystem, a suite of web-based tools for accessible immersive molecular visualization and interactive modeling.
  • To showcase the development and applications of MolecularWeb, MolecularWebXR, PDB2AR, and HandMol prototypes.
  • To demonstrate how XR technologies can enhance molecular science education, communication, and research.

Main Methods:

  • Development of web-based AR and VR platforms (MolecularWeb, MolecularWebXR) accessible via various devices.
  • Creation of tools for generating custom AR/VR content (PDB2AR).
  • Prototyping of immersive 3D molecular modeling with natural language interaction and real-time calculations (HandMol).

Main Results:

  • MolecularWeb provides AR activities for education on standard devices.
  • MolecularWebXR enables multiuser immersive experiences for chemistry, materials science, and structural biology outreach and discussion.
  • HandMol prototypes offer intuitive, hands-on 3D molecular modeling with advanced features like AI interpretation and on-the-fly calculations.

Conclusions:

  • The MolecularWeb ecosystem significantly enhances accessibility to immersive molecular visualization and modeling.
  • XR technologies integrated into web platforms are transforming molecular science education and research.
  • Future molecular science interactions will be more intuitive, collaborative, and accessible through these advanced web-based XR tools.