Virtual & Augmented Reality (SUN Hanqiu)

Image-based Modeling & Rendering of Complex Virtual Scenes

 

Fig. 1 Image-based modeling & rendering in real-time walkthrough
 

We are working on a novel framework to automatically construct an efficient and compact representation for complex scenes from a collection of registered range and color images. Based on the scene representation, the interactive walkthrough of image-based complex scene without any restriction on the user's views is fully supported.
 

Interactive Haptic Sculpting in Surface/Volume Spaces

 

Fig. 2 Interactive touch-enabled haptic sculpting
 

We propose the body-based haptic interaction model that simulates the intrinsic physical properties of the tool and virtual objects during the haptic interaction and manipulation. We have developed the real-time haptic modeling of deformable multi-resolution Loop surfaces.
 

Hardware-assisted Realistic Fur Simulation

 

Fig. 3 Furs without self-shadow (a) and with self-shadow (b)
 

We are working on hardware-assisted (GPU-based) realistic fur rendering with shadows, using multi-layer textures for real-time simulation.
 

Montage Mesh Fusion Using Functional Blending

 

Fig. 4 Mesh fusion of fin and head models
 

We propose a novel approach of 3D mesh fusion based on functional blending. Our proposed scheme is both efficient and simple to apply, with which users can easily construct complex 3D interesting models from available parts.