Labster

Labster is an educational technology company that develops interactive 3D virtual laboratories for science education. Founded in 2011 by Mads Tvillinggaard Bonde and Michael Bodekaer Jensen, it combines scientific simulation, animation and game design to help students explore laboratory techniques and scientific concepts through browser-based learning environments.

Its catalog contains more than 300 curriculum-aligned simulations covering general and cellular biology, microbiology, general and organic chemistry, physics, and medical laboratory sciences. Activities connect scientific principles with practical situations, allowing learners to investigate subjects ranging from molecular processes and genetics to chemical synthesis and environmental science. The platform serves universities, colleges, secondary schools and specialized medical education programs.

Interactive science learning

Labster’s simulations combine mathematical models with interactive experiments, narrative storylines, virtual guides and immediate feedback. Three-dimensional molecular and cellular visualization helps present processes that can be difficult to observe directly in a physical laboratory. Gamified activities place scientific problems within scenarios that connect coursework with applications beyond the classroom.

The platform is designed to work alongside established teaching practices. Educators can integrate courseware with learning management systems including Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace and Moodle. Automated grading, student performance dashboards and a quiz editor support assessment and allow instructors to tailor questions to their courses. Published research discussed in the supplied company research examines the use of virtual laboratories alongside traditional classroom and laboratory instruction.

Expansion into healthcare education

In 2021, Labster acquired UbiSim, a distinct virtual reality nursing simulation platform. That acquisition expanded its education offering into clinical judgment and patient-care training, complementing its broader science simulation catalog.

Labster operates internationally, with corporate operations in Denmark and the United States and development and regional teams across Europe and Indonesia. Its reported reach extends to more than 3,000 academic institutions and over six million learners in more than 100 countries.