Introduction
HyperSkill is a no-code platform that enables anyone to create immersive training simulations for VR, MR, and the web. But just how many unique simulations can be built? The answer is staggering—far beyond human comprehension. In this post, we’ll walk through a rigorous, yet conservative, estimate of the number of possible simulations that HyperSkill can generate.
Breaking Down the Numbers
To estimate the total number of possible simulations, we need to consider key components that define a simulation:
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3D Assets: The HyperSkill repository includes 2,000 reusable assets.
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Triggers & Actions: Simulations are driven by Event-Condition-Action (ECA) rules, with 12 triggers and 38 actions.
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Conditions: Logical conditions modify transitions and add complexity to interactions.
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Scenario Structure: A simulation consists of multiple assets and multiple trigger-action pairs.
Given these variables, we initially calculated that HyperSkill could create 4.4 quindecillion (4.4 × 10⁴⁹) simulations, but that number assumes all mathematically possible combinations make sense. To refine this estimate, we introduced reasonable restrictions.
Detailed Calculation Steps
Step 1: Asset Combinations
A simulation can have 2 to 100 assets from a pool of 2,000 assets. The number of ways to choose 10 assets (average case) from 2,000 is:
This results in approximately 2.7 × 10²⁶ combinations.
Step 2: Trigger-Action Pairs
Each simulation consists of 5 trigger-action pairs on average, chosen from 456 possible combinations (12 triggers × 38 actions):
This gives approximately 3.8 × 10¹² combinations.
Step 3: Condition Complexity
Each trigger-action pair has 3 conditions, and we assume 2 possible condition variations per condition, leading to:
Applying Realistic Constraints
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Not every asset combination is meaningful: We assume only 1% of asset combinations are valid, reducing the estimate by a factor of 0.01.
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Fewer trigger-action pairs per simulation: We assume only 1% of trigger-action combinations are meaningful, reducing the estimate by another factor of 0.01.
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Simplified condition logic: We assume only 2 condition variations per rule instead of complex logical expressions.
Final Conservative Estimate
With these restrictions, we compute:
Resulting in 1.45 × 10³⁸ (1.45 undecillion) unique simulations—still an unfathomably large number! This means that even with strict limitations, HyperSkill can generate more unique simulations than the number of stars in the observable universe.
Why This Matters
This vast combinatorial potential means that HyperSkill can support:
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Personalized Learning: Tailor-made experiences for each user.
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Industry-Specific Training: Countless training variations across healthcare, manufacturing, education, and more.
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Scenario Evolution: Endless iterations and refinements for continuous learning.
Conclusion
The power of HyperSkill lies in its flexibility and scale. With a staggering number of possible simulations, it enables organizations to create trillions upon trillions of unique training experiences—all without writing a single line of code.
If you’re ready to explore the limitless potential of immersive training, contact us today!
About HyperSkill
HyperSkill is a no-code 3D simulation platform for both Virtual and Augmented Reality. HyperSkill was created to enable instructional designers to create immersive training content without having to learn programming. HyperSkill includes thousands of 3D assets and simulations that are accessible for free to users. HyperSkill enables non-programmers to author VR/AR content, publish it to various devices and audiences and collect and visualize experience data. HyperSkill has been developed with R&D funding from the National Science Foundation. To learn more, please visit https://siminsights.com/hyperskill/
About SimInsights
SimInsights mission is to democratize the creation of 3D, interactive, immersive and intelligent (I^3) simulations. We believe that simulations are the most impactful way to learn, yet few people can actually leverage them as a creative medium. SimInsights offers HyperSkill, a no-code tool to enable everyone to capture their knowledge in the form of 3D immersive, AI-powered simulations and share it with others. SimInsights team used HyperSkill to create Skillful, a growing collection of simulations to help anyone master any skill.