Hi, I’m Dave Dolan, an education technology advocate based in Shiga, Japan. I’m thrilled to introduce Sensible-VR, a practical and affordable 3 Degrees of Freedom (3 DoF) VR solution tailored for schools. Unlike flashy 6 DoF systems designed for gamers, Sensible-VR focuses on immersive, curriculum-ready content that can be used in any classroom —- no extra space, no internet dependency, and no distractions.

Our mission is to transform learning by making virtual reality practical for education, enabling students to engage deeply with their lessons. Whether it’s stepping inside a plant to observe photosynthesis or exploring the mechanics of forces in physics, our VR solution keeps students focused, immersed, and excited to learn. With your support, we’ll deliver a fully offline, teacher-friendly VR system to classrooms, empowering students to learn through doing.

Over the past 9 years, I’ve dedicated myself to solving key challenges in VR adoption for education, driven by my belief that every student deserves a distraction-free, engaging learning environment. Together, we can bring Sensible-VR to classrooms, especially those in rural or under-resourced areas that need reliable, affordable solutions.

What We Need 

We’re raising ¥5,000,000 (about $35,000 US) to bring Sensible-VR from prototype to production. Here’s how your contributions will make a difference:

Content Creation (50%): Refining interactive educational content that aligns with curriculum standards.

Development & Testing (20%): Making the user journey and interface clean and easy to use.

Marketing & Operations (20%): The world is anxious for a scalable, practical solution, and we need to get the word out.

Campaign Costs (10%): The cost of running this campaign, plus purchase of the perks.

The Impact

Virtual reality is reshaping education, but current options are often impractical, expensive, or inaccessible for schools. Sensible-VR changes that by offering an offline, distraction-free, judgement-free VR experience. Teachers can seamlessly integrate immersive learning into their curriculum without worrying about space constraints, safety issues, or unreliable internet connections.

Real-world example: We turn abstract concepts into unforgettable experiences​​. Financial Literacy, Environmental Studies, Math, Science, and Technology & Engineering are our main topic areas, to start.

Evidence of effectiveness: Research shows that immersive VR leads to higher retention, deeper understanding, and increased engagement compared to traditional methods​​.

Risks & Challenges: Developing innovative hardware and software comes with challenges, including:

Supply Chain Variability: We’ve established a 6-year relationship with our main supplier, to ensure consistent VR availability.

Technical Integration: Our experienced team is optimizing seamless operation across devices. Team members have a minimum of 5 years experience in virtual learning, with some members having multiple decades of experience in education.

Production Timeline: Built-in contingencies will help us manage unexpected delays. We are not rushing to market, but ensuring proper steps are taken.

Our track record includes delivering user-friendly ed-tech solutions all across the globe, with faithful commitment to service and support.

Other Ways You Can Help

Even if you can’t contribute financially, you can still support Sensible-VR by:

1. Sharing this campaign with educators, parents, and anyone passionate about the future of learning.

2. Following us on social media to spread the word and amplify our updates.

3. Joining our beta testing community to shape the future of VR in education.

Together, we can transform how students learn, making immersive education accessible to all.

Thank you for being part of this journey!