Realistic Indoor Path Visualization with Real-Time Obstacle Avoidance in Augmented Reality   (“ARPathVis”)
H. Kaufmann — March 2016 to August 2018 • Keywords: Indoor Navigation, Augmented Reality, Mobile Devices
Accurate navigation systems for large indoor environments utilizing visual features, which are able to provide real time 3D positions and rotations,…

Automated Architectural 3D Model Generation for Virtual Reality Walk-Through   (“Virtual Architect”)
H. Kaufmann — July 2015 to June 2017
This project addresses the interactive virtual exploration of buildings. Virtual walkthroughs of property are becoming increasingly popular in the…

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…

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…

ARTiFICe - Augmented Reality Framework for Distributed Collaboration
A. Mossel — January 2011 to December 2014 • Keywords: Virtual Reality Framework, 3D Interaction Techniques, Collaboration, Mobile Augmented Reality, Mobile Interaction, Low-cost Tracking Devices
This project aims on developing a flexible and powerful VR/AR framework build around on an off the shelf game engine (Unity3D). It offers rapid…