Computer Graphics Group

Author: Martin Kraus

  • Book Recommendation: “The VR Book” by Jason Jerald

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    Hello, I’m currently reading “The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality” by Jason Jerald. It doesn’t discuss algorithms nor mathematics (apparently there are no equations in this book), instead it presents relevant concepts in perception, health issues with VR, content creation for VR, 3D user interaction, and iterative design for VR experiences. The book…

  • Four papers at ArtsIT 2016

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    Several papers by Medialogy and VGIS students have been presented at ArtsIT 2016; the four papers co-authored by members of the Graphics Group are: “Increasing the Perceived Camera Velocity in 3D Racing Games through Camera Attributes and Position” by Kristoffer Lind Holm, Nicolai Skovhus, and Martin Kraus “Investigating the Effect of Scaffolding in Modern Game…

  • Two papers at VRIC 2016

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    Two papers co-authored by students have been accepted at VRIC 2016! “Extending the Human Body in Virtual Reality: Effect of Sensory Feedback on Agency and Ownership of Virtual Wings” by Sule Serubugo, Denisa Skantarova, Stine L. R. Lind, Mie C. S. Egeberg and Martin Kraus; and “An Affordable Virtual Reality System for Treatment of Phantom…

  • Paper at Mindtrek 2015

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    Gustav Dahl’s paper about his 8th semester project on measuring game feel has been accepted at the Academic Mindtreck Conference 2015. See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-EmAitPYg8 .

  • First hack survived

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    Apparently, several WordPress blogs on our server (including this one) have been hacked. The problem should be fixed now and additional security measures have been installed. Sorry for any inconvenience. UPDATE 2015-08-15: Apparently, the WordPress blogs are still compromised and it will probably take a while until the issue has been fixed. UPDATE 2016-07-07: And…

  • Game at CHI Play 2015

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    A submission to the CHI Play 2015 Student Game Design Competition based on the Master’s thesis by Mads Bock, Martin Fisker, and Kasper Fischer Topp has been accepted. The game investigates tangible widgets for tablet games; see the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3rwxnkyOQo.

  • New member

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    Kasper Steen Fischer Topp has joined the Graphics Group as an assistant. Initially, he will focus on topics related to virtual reality. Welcome, Kasper!

  • Paper at CARE 2015

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    A paper titled “Pointing with a One-Eyed Cursor for Supervised Training in Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery” by Martin Kibsgaard and Martin Kraus was accepted for publication at CARE 2015.

  • New project funded by EUDP

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    Claus B. Madsen is part of a newly funded EUDP project on quality control of windmill wings.

  • Poster at WSCG 2015

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    Kasper Kronborg Thomsen graduated from Medialogy last year and has recently presented a poster (titled “Simulating Small-Scale Object Stacking Using Stack Stability”) about his Master’s thesis at WSCG 2015. He is now working at Unity Studios in Aarhus.