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MMM
2005
Springer
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13 years 11 months ago
Database Support for Haptic Exploration in Very Large Virtual Environments
The efficient management of complex objects has become an enabling technology for modern multimedia information systems as well as for many novel database applications. Unfortunat...
Hans-Peter Kriegel, Peter Kunath, Martin Pfeifle, ...
CE
2007
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13 years 5 months ago
Reusable, lifelike virtual humans for mentoring and role-playing
Lifelike, interactive digital characters, serving as mentors and role-playing actors, have been shown to significantly improve learner motivation and retention. However, the cost...
Edward M. Sims
HAPTICS
2008
IEEE
13 years 11 months ago
Improving Perception and Understanding of Nanoscale Phenomena Using Haptics and Visual Analogy
Abstract. This paper introduces a new pedagogical tool using haptic feedback and visual analogy, to improve perception and learning of nanoscale phenomena, for people without prior...
Guillaume Millet, Anatole Lécuyer, Jean-Mar...
HAPTICS
2009
IEEE
14 years 1 days ago
System improvements in Mobile Haptic Interface
A Mobile Haptic Interface (MHI), a force-feedback haptic interface with a mobile base, allows to render very large virtual objects in a safe and portable manner. In this paper, we...
In Lee, Inwook Hwang, Kyung-Lyoung Han, Oh Kyu Cho...
AVI
2004
13 years 6 months ago
Observing and adapting user behavior in navigational 3D interfaces
In a navigation-oriented interaction paradigm, such as desktop, mixed and augmented virtual reality, recognizing the user needs is a valuable improvement, provided that the system...
Augusto Celentano, Fabio Pittarello