Exploring Ethnobotany in the Metaverse

VIRTULOC Gamified Study Tool Presentation

On April 10, 2025, DRIFT-FOOD team member Tomáš Kudera presented an exciting innovation during the International Staff Week workshop at Czech University of Life Sciences.

Using the VIRTULOC platform, a metaverse creation tool, Tomáš introduced a gamified virtual environment designed to enhance the learning experience in ethnobotanical research, where students practice foraging for wild edible and medicinal plants.

This immersive virtual reality tool is transforming the way students engage with traditional knowledge, biodiversity, and plants that have the potential to be economically valuable sources of food and medicine.

Huge congratulations to Tomáš for pushing the boundaries of tech and education in ethnobotany!