MovableScreen is a new Human-Computer-Interface where the display itself acts as an interfaces and a navigation system. It consists of an Apple iMac mounted on a 360° rotating pillar. The vertical rotation of the pillar is directly mapped on the virtual camera. The horizontal rotation is achieved by tracking the users head with the built-in camera. The Strength of the system lies in architectual walkthroughs and the presentations of cultural heritage artefacts.
The developed a virtual model of the cathedral on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Research and Technology. A very detailed model of the interior of the cathedral were developed. Special attractions represent the hexagonal cupola as well as the Piccolomini library. Beside a detail-faithful model complex elumination simulations provides for a photo-realistic representation. The project was first presented on the EXPO 2000 in Hannover. Later the project has been modified for presentation on Fraunhofer IGD’s and.
The project Virtual Human is about completely new questions of autonomous planning of animation and dialogue behavior of virtual characters as well as their photo-realistic representation in realtime – in contrast to pre-animated virtual actors in films or the avatars in chatrooms or teleconferences. The acceptance of the virtual dialog partner substantially depends on his visual appearance. Highest quality of the computer-graphic representation and natural movements, gestures and face expressions are therefore the main work topics in the project.
With Archeoguide, a new and fascinating approach has become reality, offering the visitor on-demand information in compelling new ways. Being equipped with the Archeoguide system, the visitor can explore an ancient site on his own while getting a realistic impression of its original shape. The visitor can view virtual reconstructions of monuments appearing at their original surroundings at the time he is looking at their remains. Moreover, dynamic images such as virtualised historical sports events can also be incorporated into the visitor’s view, and he can discover what life was like back in the past.
The Interactive Planetarium takes you to a journey into the orbit, the solar system and the milky way. Experience a black hole and the vulcans on Jupiter’s moon Titan.
The aim of the competence network (funded by) is the integration of Virtual and Augmented Reality in industrial and medical applications. This medical volume rendering system has been developed with the instant framework.
A driving simulator which constructs the street data (e.g. geometry) in real-time from common Navigation-CD datasets. Used in a multiscreen environment with some custom hardware (extra pipe for rearview mirror).