CIM2 Centre for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Ontario Research Fund (ORF) Ryerson University Outline Introduction. Potential Cave Applications. Current Projects Architectural Modeling. City Planning. Medical Visualzation. VR Development.
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Slide 1
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 2
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 3
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 4
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 5
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 6
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 7
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 8
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 9
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 10
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 11
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 12
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 13
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 14
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 15
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 16
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 17
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 18
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 19
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 20
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 21
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 22
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 23
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 24
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 25
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 26
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 27
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 2
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 3
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 4
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 5
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 6
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 7
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 8
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 9
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 10
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 11
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 12
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 13
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 14
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 15
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 16
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 17
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 18
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 19
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 20
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 21
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 22
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 23
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 24
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 25
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
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Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
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23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
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24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
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26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
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27
Slide 26
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27
Slide 27
CIM2
Centre for Interactive
Multimedia Information Mining
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
Ontario Research Fund (ORF)
Ryerson University
1
Outline
Introduction.
Potential Cave Applications.
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling.
City Planning.
Medical Visualzation.
VR Development Kit
Conclusion and Future Direction.
2
Introduction
CAVE Automatic Virtual Environment
A true 3-dimensional and interactive
virtual reality(VR) system.
Can sense the participant’s position
and actions, giving the feeling of being
immersed or present in the simulation.
3
Potential Cave Applications
Scientific support
Manufacturing
Medical Applications
Public Safety and Military Applications
Education Applications
Miscellaneous
4
Current Projects
Architectural Modeling and Simulation.
City Planning.
Medical Visualization.
VR Development Kit.
5
Architectural Modeling
6
Architectural Modeling
3D model of an apartment.
Provides virtual walkthrough.
Adding interaction in pipeline.
7
Architectural Modeling
Model of the Ryerson Student
Learning Centre.
The real centre will be completed by
2015.
Cave can provide
a virtual walkthrough
of the building for
further planning.
8
Architectural Modeling
Inside the Student Learning Centre Model
9
City Planning
10
City Planning
Google Earth in the CAVE
One can virtually fly around and
visualize a city.
Useful for city
authorities for future
construction planning.
11
Medical Visualization
12
Medical Visualization
Projects MRI data onto the CAVE.
Doctors can
virtually walk
around inside
the skull to plan
a surgery.
13
Medical Visualization
A planar display is used for intermediate
experimentation before projecting it onto
the CAVE.
14
Medical Visualization
Different kinds of transfer functions are
used for highlighting parts of interest.
15
Medical Visualization
The model can be sliced open to view
inside.
16
VR Development Kit
17
VR Development Kit
Distributes 3D models from master to
slave computers and manipulates
them remotely.
Speeds up the
development
process and
has full control
over interactions.
18
Development Tools
3D Models created in Autodesk Maya.
Converted to OpenGL compatible format.
OpenSceneGraph is used for projection
onto the CAVE.
Visualization Toolkit (VTK) for medical
visualization.
19
Vision for CIM2
Facilities
Industries
People
CAVE
Universities
Scientists
Planar Display
Graphics Designers
3D Dome
Psychologists
…
…
Center for Interactive Multimedia Information Mining
20
Thank you for
your attention.
21
Scientific Support
CAVE is a powerful tool in enabling
scientists/engineers to visualize the mass of
data for the purpose of data analysis and
presentation, and provide virtual worlds to
physically manipulate objects which could not
be possible in real world. We would like to
provide support for researchers in geology,
material science, astronomy, biology, etc.
Go Back
22
Manufacturing
In the fast-paced world of business and
manufacturing, CAVE offers a means to
improve productivity, increase safety, speed-up
design cycles, raise product awareness, and
other strategic advantages. Among many
usage, we have most interests in helping for
virtual prototyping in product development and
collaborative work environments, allowing
workers to more easily work with others who
might be at a remote site.
Go Back
23
Medical Applications
The CAVE is a new technology which will
enable medical community to provide better
medical care for patients. We have a broad
interest in these fields ranging from drug
design, empathy training, Phobia treatment, to
during-operation assistance and telemedicine.
Go Back
24
Public Safety and Military Applications
CAVE is used to help save lives indirectly by
training firefighters, police, and military
personnel. Using tele-presence, we can
insulate safety personnel from danger, like
carrying out dangerous missions from the
safety of a remote location.
Go Back
25
Education Applications
CAVE provides a true three-dimensional,
interactive environment in which students can
manipulate, explore, and modify their
environment, and collaborate with others who
may located elsewhere. It will provide new
training for special education and also help in
museums and zoos. Potential applications
may help students in learning science space,
ancient civilizations, etc.
Go Back
26
Miscellaneous
CAVE also has many usages in various fields,
like art, film, animations and gaming. In these
fields, we have most interests in animation
production and game designing.
Go Back
27