Mobile Hybrid Tracking in Large and Changing Interior Spaces   (“HyMoTrack”)
H. Kaufmann — January 2013 to December 2014 • Keywords: light field camera, mobile tracking, SLAM
The goal of this project is to develop a hybrid indoor tracking system for mobile devices like smartphones or tablets. The system will be…

Conceptional Development of image recognition engine for outdoor 3D objects on smartphones   (“MusketIR”)
H. Kaufmann — February 2013 to October 2014 • Keywords: Mobile Tracking, Large Scale Tracking, 3D Outdoor Object Recognition, SLAM
The goal of this project is not only to track, but also to recognize 3 dimensional structures in open space with the use of devices like smartphones…

Evaluation of Modular Actuated Tangible User Interfaces   (“ACTO”)
H. Kaufmann — September 2012 to September 2014 • Keywords: tabletop interaction, widgets, haptics, actuation, prototyping platform, Tangible User Interfaces
"Tangible Computing" is an active area of research in the field of human-computer-interaction. Its intention is the design of intuitive and…

Real-time Tunneling Measurement based on Infrared Optical Tracking   (“RTMIOT”)
A. Mossel — January 2009 to December 2012 • Keywords: Tunnel Measurement System, Realtime Infrared Optical Tracking
This project develops a system to perform tunneling measurement in real time based on optical infrared tracking. This stereo measurement system,…

ProFiTex - Providing Fire Fighters with Technology for Excellent Work Safety
H. Kaufmann — October 2009 to September 2012 • Keywords: work safety, protective clothing, Fire brigade, textile-based system, emergency responders, personal protective equipment
The aim of project ProFiTex is to support fire fighters in their perilous work with a system that supplies mission-relevant information without…

Immersive interface technologies for life-cycle human-oriented activities in interactive aircraft-related virtual products   (“Vision”)
C. Breiteneder — November 2008 to June 2011 • Keywords: interaction, Visualization, virtual cockpit, virtual cabin, immersion
Although Virtual Reality (VR) has demonstrated a significant potential for interactive applications on product and process development, the proven…

Vienna Virtual Reality Framework for Unreal   (“V2RFUn”)
H. Kaufmann — November 2017 to October 2022
Development of a framework with flexible tracking options, device integration, robot and avatar interaction and much more for VR applications in…

Robot Supported Virtual and Augmented Reality   (“RobotVR”)
E. Vonach — October 2013 to June 2020 • Keywords: Immersive Virtual Reality, Encounter-type haptics, Prop-based haptic feedback, Robotics
The issue of inadequate haptic feedback in VR/AR setups is an open problem. Haptic or tactile gloves as well as force-feedback devices approach the…

ImmersiveDeck: A large-scale wireless VR system for multiple users
H. Kaufmann — January 2015 to August 2017
We present a low-cost multi-user immersive Virtual Reality system that enables collaborative experiences in large virtual environments. In the…

MediCubes: Design of a Health Monitoring Toy for Children
E. Vonach — December 2013 to February 2015 • Keywords: Health monitoring, home monitoring, pervasive healthcare, storytelling toy, children, Tangible User Interface, sensors.
Especially for children monitoring their health can result in a stressful situation, even when conducted at home by their parents. Current advances…