Virtual Reality News and Resources

Via New Scientist via Stefano Besana Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoftâs Redmond research lab have developed a working prototype of a system called Skinput that effectively turns your body surface into both screen and input device. Skinput makes use of a microchip-sized pico projector embedded in an armband to beam an image onto a userâs forearm or hand. When the us... continues

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LevelHead v1.0

1 Mar 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

Via: Lorenzo Romeo
LevelHead, an augmented-reality spatial-memory game by Julian Oliver.

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Augmented Reality Tattoos

1 Mar 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

Via Sketchin ThinkAnAppâs augmented reality tattoo transforms into a wing-flapping dragon when viewed via webcam.

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Concept demo of an AR application

1 Mar 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

Via Augmented Times In this concept demo, the user takes a picture of an historical building and sees the image merged with an historical image.

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Curious displays

1 Mar 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

Curious Displays from Julia Tsao on Vimeo.

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Tencent CDC Blog » 妄想or未来？界面的虚拟现实化

26 Feb 2010

by ty.yu

就图形用户界面而言，自从它的出现就带着一个特点，即在虚拟世界中的现实化。无论是图标，按钮，桌面或者窗口，在现实中都可以找到与这些元素对应的概念；而界面的视觉设计更是与现实中的色彩感，质感和体量感有密切的关系。

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Alice.org

25 Feb 2010

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24 Feb 2010

by innersmile0790

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The World's Most Expensive Island--Online - Plugged In - Yahoo! Games

23 Feb 2010

by joelvh

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Create10: the conference for innovative interaction design

22 Feb 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

Create10: the conference for innovative interaction design 30th June - 2nd July 2010 Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh UK http://www.create-conference.org/

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Bluespirit's Fiction & Art Journal - Coffee cups and empty spaces

22 Feb 2010

by echotango_me

John’s searching for constellations in an unexpected sky.

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Evoke: Positive Game presented at TED 2010

19 Feb 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

In this video from the TED conference 2010, game designer Jane McGonigal explains the prosocial potential for video and online games. An interesting example of the increasing role played by Positive Psychology in interactive design and development. <param name="wmode" value="transparent" />

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Wiggle Stereoscopy

14 Feb 2010

Wiggle Stereoscopy is a neat way to create auto-stereoscopic images without any special hardware. Apparently it's not a new technique, but it's new to me and Lifehacker. The effect is very convincing in the provided sample image.

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Testing the continuum of delusional beliefs: An experimental study using virt...

13 Feb 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

Testing the continuum of delusional beliefs: An experimental study using virtual reality. J Abnorm Psychol. 2010 Feb;119(1):83-92 Authors: Freeman D, Pugh K, Vorontsova N, Antley A, Slater M A key problem in studying a hypothesized spectrum of severity of delusional ideation is determining that ideas are unfounded. The first objective was to use virtual reality to validate groups of individuals wi... continues

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The Limits of Agency in Walking Humans

13 Feb 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

The Limits of Agency in Walking Humans. Neuropsychologia. 2010 Feb 6; Authors: Kannape OA, Schwabe L, Tadi T, Blanke O An important principle of human ethics is that individuals are not responsible for actions performed when unconscious. Recent research found that the generation of an action and the building of a conscious experience of that action (agency) are distinct processes and crucial mecha... continues

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Yet another nice video about AR

4 Feb 2010

by noreply at blogspirit.com (Andrea Gaggioli)

Yet another nice video about AR

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Philips closes 3D Solutions division

10 Aug 2009

Apparently Philips is pulling the plug on their 3D television products and the 3D Solutions division.

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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1

10 Aug 2009

Fujifilm has released more details on their consumer 3D camera due out in September 2009. It's a point and shoot camera with an integrated autostereoscopic LCD display. I4U has more details and Stuff already has a review.

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FUJIFILM demonstrates 3D camera, 3D photo viewer, and 3D printing technology

7 Mar 2009

Among the display of new camera models at PMA 2009 FUJIFILM demonstrated a compelling 3D photo and movie technology, that uses a dual lens/sensor camera to record 3D images. These images can then be played back without the need for special glasses on a digital display, or even printed. Both the display and prints generate their 3D effect by use of a special lenticular lens laminated to their surfa... continues

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A 3D Curve Sketching System For Tablets

15 Feb 2009

A 3D Curve Sketching System For Tablets was posted on Slashdot months ago so it's not exactly breaking news, but many readers might have missed it. The videos are a great way to get a feel for the software's capability. This research project from the Dynamic Graphics Project of the University of Toronto is called ILoveSketch and a paper is available in addition to the videos. Unfortunately it do... continues

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Scanetica 3D Stereo Scanner

8 Feb 2009

While there are a number of software applications that create 3D models from digital photographs a new player is changing things up a bit by creating an internet service. Scanetica doesn't require any special equipment or software and for now at least it's free to use. The service can handle a wide range of subject sizes from satellite imagery to tiny fossils. Currently there's no automated way ... continues

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How to build a 3D scanner with a webcam and a hand-held laser

8 Feb 2009

We've previously posted about the free David software that turns a collection of inexpensive parts into a homebrew laser scanner. Today TechRadar has published a tutorial for getting everything up and running so if you need to create 3D models and haven't tried this yet it's worth another look.

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Minoru 3D Webcam

18 Jan 2009

Continuing with the red/blue glasses theme we have the Minoru 3D Webcam. The Webcam has 2 cameras and when combined with red/blue glasses you can use it to talk to your friends and family in 3D. IEEE Spectrum has a video from CES 2009 and it's available for purchase at Amazon.

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Snowdin 3D Flash Site (glasses required)

18 Jan 2009

I missed posting this before the Holidays, but it's not too late to check it out. Snowdin is a Winter theme'd site with a twist. The Flash animations and games are in 3D. If you have red/blue anaglyph glasses you and your kids will enjoy some 3D scenery and simple games. One game resembles Qbert.

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Zalman's Trimon ZM-M220W Stereo Monitor

25 Nov 2008

Xbit Laboratories has a review of Zalman's Trimon ZM-M220W Stereo Monitor. It uses polarized glasses to achieve the stereo affect. If you're thinking about purchasing such a monitor check out the review.

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