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Laboratory for criminologists: On the virtual trail of Mister X
The “MAXLab Freiburg” is the first independent criminological research laboratory worldwide, in which research studies and experiments with virtual reality and other new technologies are to be carried out. photo
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How do criminals actually tick? Scientists want to track them down with virtual glasses and simulations. But are the research results more than just pure theory?
Immerse yourself in the world of criminals, use modern technology to play the role of a burglar, or get involved in a bar brawl: what appears to be wild gimmickry and crazy is what happens at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law actually possible in Freiburg. A new laboratory for researching crime was opened there on Friday.