Abstract
This work presents a system which allows image data and extracted features from a real-world location to be captured and modelled in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment combined with Augmented Situated Visualizations (ASV) overlaid and registered in a virtual environment. Combining these technologies with techniques from Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI)(such as image analysis and 3D reconstruction) allows the creation of a setting where remote locations can be modelled and interacted with from anywhere in the world. This Enhanced Photorealistic Immersive (EPI) system is highly adaptable to a wide range of use cases and users as it can be utilized to model and interact with any environment which can be captured as image data (such as training for operation in hazardous environments, accessibility solutions for exploration of historical/tourism locations and collaborative learning environments). A use case example focused on a structural examination of railway tunnels along with a pilot study is presented, which can demonstrate the usefulness of the EPI system.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2021 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW) |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 514-515 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781665440578 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781665411660 |
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Publication status | Published - 6 May 2021 |
Event | 28th IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces - Online Duration: 27 Mar 2021 → 1 Apr 2021 https://ieeevr.org/2021/ (Link to conference website) |
Conference
Conference | 28th IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces |
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Abbreviated title | IEEE VR 2021 |
Period | 27/03/21 → 1/04/21 |
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Keywords
- 360 virtual tour
- open source software
- Collaborative interaction
- situated visualization
- virtual reality
- immersive analytics
- visual structural inspection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Media Technology
- Modelling and Simulation