WhimsyLabs: The Practical Solution for Science.

Stop clicking 'Next.' Start doing science.

WhimsyLabs isn't just a simulator; it's a playground of particles. We combine a best-in-class Physicality-First engine with AI-driven assessment to deliver the only virtual lab that builds true muscle memory while saving teachers hours of marking time.

One platform, two ways to learn: real science, anywhere.

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Muscle Memory Forged In Simulations, Not Just Mouse Driven Animations.

Unlike "slide-show" simulators, our engine replicates the chaos and weight of the real world, down to temperature perturbations, impurities and deviation between samples. Whether pouring titration fluids in VR or adjusting microscope focus on a Chromebook, students must use fine motor skills and procedural accuracy.[1]

If they drop a beaker, it breaks. If they overheat a compound, it reacts.

This "freedom to fail" builds resilience and genuine understanding of laboratory risks.

🧪Solution AnalysisSimulated
Hydrochloric AcidLabelled: 0.100 M
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Actual PropertiesLike real lab reagents
Concentration0.0987 M-1.3%
Room Temp21.3°Cambient
Purity99.2%-0.8%
Trace Impurities
Fe³⁺ 0.3ppmSO₄²⁻ 0.5ppmCl⁻ residue
⚡Each student's solution is unique — just like in a real lab
Lab Session LogLive
0:05SafetyPut on safety goggles
0:22EquipmentPicked up 250mL conical flask
1:08TransferPipetted 25.00mL HCl into flask
1:35ReagentAdded 3 drops phenolphthalein
3:00ReactionNeutralization reaction detected
🧪Experimental Procedure88%
  • Good pipetting technique
  • Minor inconsistency in swirling
  • Consistent results achieved
🛡️Lab Safety & Cleanup95%
  • All PPE worn correctly
  • Bench spillage cleaned promptly
📊Data Collection & Analysis85%
  • Burette readings recorded
  • Calculation method correct
  • Minor rounding errors
📝Scientific Communication82%
  • Lab report adequate but lacks detail
  • Error analysis shows understanding

Assessment Beyond Text.

WhimsyLabs AI-proofs assessments by grading the process, not just the result. We track physical inputs within our virtual labs, like equipment handling and reaction times, which AI cannot simulate.

Every student's reagents have slightly different concentrations and impurities — so every student gets a unique correct answer. AI tools assume textbook-perfect conditions, but your HCl was 0.0987M with trace iron. A generic "correct" answer won't match your actual data.

💡 This makes WhimsyLabs perfect for homework — students can't share answers or use AI to cheat.

Question 5 of 10Calculation
📊Your Lab Data:

Your titration data: Initial burette reading: 0.50 mL | Final reading: 24.80 mL | NaOH concentration: 0.10 M

Using YOUR experimental values, calculate the concentration of the HCl solution in mol/L. Show your working.

3.5HoursSaved Per Week

Save 3.5 Hours of Grading Per Week.[2]

Stop ticking boxes and start teaching. WhimsyLabs assesses skill mastery and safety in real-time, providing automatic grading on students' capabilities for you to review.

Labs Built for Your Curriculum

Planning a course means matching labs to curriculum expectations. We've built labs specifically for what you need to teach — stoichiometry, titrations, electrolysis, and more.

Use them as-is, or customize the pre-lab and discussion questions to fit your lesson plan. Most teachers modify existing labs slightly — we make that easy.

Need something completely custom? Our AI Experiment Builder lets you paste any protocol and generate a full lab scenario in minutes.

Access the Worldwide Lab Library: Labs created by educators are shared across the entire WhimsyLabs community. Browse practicals from teachers around the globe, adapt them for your students, and contribute your own creations back to the community.

Parse Lab Protocol

Acid-Base Titration Practical

Objective: Determine the concentration of an unknown HCl solution using standardized NaOH.

✓ Protocol Parsed Successfully
Equipment (5)Burette, Pipette, Conical Flask...
Reagents (3)HCl (0.1M), NaOH (0.1M), Phenolphthalein
Reactions (1)Acid-Base Neutralization
Lab LibraryChemistry
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Acid-Base TitrationStoichiometry • Year 9-10
Ready
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Electrolysis of WaterRedox • Year 10-11
Ready
🔥
Enthalpy of CombustionThermodynamics • Year 11-12
Ready
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Create Custom LabUse AI to build from your protocol

Data That Drives Intervention

Our dashboard offers a real-time view of student performance, not just grades. Instantly identify struggling students for timely intervention before they fall behind.

Export reports easily or integrate directly with your LMS to track progress from individual students to entire regions.

Teacher Analytics DashboardThis Term

Total Students

78

👥
Across 3 classes

Average Score

77%

🎯
↑ 4%

Labs Completed

247

🧪
This Term

At-Risk Students

3

⚠️
Need attention

Class Performance

Year 9 Chemistry A28 students
78%
+5%3 at risk
Year 9 Chemistry B26 students
72%
-2%5 at risk
Year 10 Chemistry24 students
81%
+8%1 at risk

Skills Assessment (All Classes)

Lab Safety & Cleanup
88%
Measurement Accuracy
72%
Data Recording
81%
Practical Technique
69%

Why Students Love WhimsyLabs[3]

🏆 BETT 2025 Kids Judge Award Winner⭐ TechLearning's #1 Best of BETT 2026

Freedom to Explore

Students aren't limited to following instructions. They can mix any reagent with any equipment to test their own hypotheses — and see real consequences. Curiosity-driven learning, safely contained in a virtual environment.

Science for Everyone

Inclusive by default. We support full control remapping, text-to-speech, and self-paced modes for SEND learners. Plus, our low-bandwidth mode ensures smooth operation even on unstable school internet connections.

Rewarding Mastery

We use gamification to drive understanding, not screen time. Students earn free Lab Points for safety and accuracy to customize their virtual workspace. This builds intrinsic motivation to improve skills without using predatory engagement tactics.

WhimsyLabs Pioneer Program

Launching globally in September 2026, but schools and institutions can get early access starting this April (Summer Term).

Sign up now to become a WhimsyLabs Pioneer School and receive exclusive benefits:

  • Get full access to the Beta AI Grading and Early Modules for the Summer Term.
  • Secure the 2026/27 Academic Year license at our introductory BETT rate.
  • Direct access to our dev team to request specific apparatus for the September launch.
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What Educators Say About Our Virtual Lab Software

"Very fun and engaging, and will cater fun for all children! The virtual lab software made science exciting and accessible for students of all abilities."

Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Electronics

References

  1. Levac, D.E., Huber, M.E., & Sternad, D. (2019). Learning and transfer of complex motor skills in virtual reality: a perspective review. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 16, 121.doi:10.1186/s12984-019-0587-8
  2. Van der Kleij, F.M., Feskens, R.C.W., & Eggen, T.J.H.M. (2015). Effects of Feedback in a Computer-Based Learning Environment on Students' Learning Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis. Review of Educational Research, 85(4), 475-511.doi:10.3102/0034654314564881
  3. Shu, Y., et al. (2024). Effectiveness of virtual laboratory in engineering education: A meta-analysis. PLoS ONE, 19(12). Effect sizes: motivation (3.571), engagement (2.888).doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0316269