Where interaction, immersion and intelligence converge.
Where Humans and Technology Meet the Future
Spatial Lab is a Research & Development Lab at CENFOTEC University in Costa Rica. We explore new ways for people to interact with technology through Extended Reality (XR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies.
To push the limits of XR, AI, and interactive experiences - building solutions that are innovative, inclusive, and centered on human needs.
We work through interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together computer science, psychology, design, and engineering to ensure that our technologies are both advanced and accessible.
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We investigate how XR and spatial computing can transform physical spaces - from immersive museums and cultural heritage sites to adaptive workplaces and interactive retail environments.
We design XR experiences that are inclusive and adaptive for people with different abilities, including real-time sign language in immersive environments, learning tools for neurodiverse audiences, and cognitive accessibility in XR.
We explore how XR can revolutionize learning and professional training, from virtual STEM labs and immersive medical simulations to AI-driven adaptive learning systems.
Peer-reviewed research produced by the lab
Sharifeh Alaei, Marco Raoul Marini, Briam Mora, Franklin Castro Rodríguez, Luigi Cinque, Gian Luca Foresti
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction (IJHCI), Taylor & Francis · 2026
Research notes, experiments, and ideas on XR, AI, and interaction.
When innovation meets neighborhood effort to transform an abandoned coffee farm into a peaceful site for all species.
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How VR and Precision Hardware Preserve an Ancient Art, Include the Left-Handed Community for the First Time, and Open Its Learning to Anyone
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SpatialLab is the Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory at CENFOTEC University in Costa Rica, where interaction, immersion, and intelligence come together. Learn what we do and why it matters.
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An open-source platform for research and experimentation with intelligent virtual agents in Extended Reality (VR/AR) environments.
An interactive conversational interface that personifies AI with a real-time animated avatar, complemented by an optional LESCO sign language translation module for video calls.
SPOC Power Skills: CenfoCampus RPG transforms essential soft skills training for engineering into an immersive RPG-inspired self-learning platform within Moodle. Through a futuristic narrative, gamified mechanics, and interactive challenges, Cenfotec University revolutionizes the development of human, emotional, and leadership capabilities for the modern workforce.
Meet the researchers and developers behind our innovative AR/VR and interactive experiences
