Responsive Workbench: Algorithms and Methodologies
Arvo, Barr, Schröder, Laidlaw, Breen
In this research we are developing modeling, rendering and interaction
methodologies to be applied to the Responsive Workbench. The Responsive
Workbench is a device that uses a projection system, a mirror assembly and
tracking elements to interactively display stereoscopic images onto a large
table-size viewing area. The human users semi-immersively interact with
datasets and models on the workbench viewing area, much as if the objects were
on a physical tabletop.
The research focuses on the development and refinement of algorithms and
methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of the Workbench, in the areas of
wavelets and multiresolution modeling, physically based modeling, volume
visualization, rendering and gesture recognition. These approaches have great
potential to enhance the applicability of the workbench environment.
Current Project Status (updated 8/1/98)
Overview
- Device uses a projection system, mirror assembly and head-tracking
elements to semi-immersively display stereoscopic images onto a large
area.
- Human users interact with datasets/models as if the objects were on a
physical tabletop; stereosopic views change appropriately as person
moves.
- New algorithms and methodologies to include
- wavelets and multiresolution modeling
- volume visualization, rendering
- physically based modeling
- gesture recognition
Additional Information
See Caltech Graphics Group Research
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