Rithieishwar Yuvaraj received the prize from former NASA astronaut Dr Donald A Thomas.
SALEM: Rithieishwar Yuvaraj, a Class XI student at Emerald Valley Public School in Salem, won the first prize at the “SHINKA: Evolution of Innovation” competition hosted by Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, on Aug 4. “From classrooms and laboratories to sports facilities and cultural spaces, the experience offers a 360-degree discovery of the school’s infrastructure and vibrant life,” Rithieishwar told TOI. With virtual reality, anyone can walk through our school and feel its spirit, no matter where they are,” he said.
Rithieishwar’s innovation, the Virtual Reality School Campus Tour, allows anyone wearing a VR headset to explore Emerald Valley campus in a fully immersive environment. “My idea was to make education more engaging and accessible. The school management lauded Rithieishwar for his achievement.