DocumentCode :
1271339
Title :
Applications of the Responsive Workbench
Author :
Wind, J. ; Gobel, Max ; Rosenblum, L. ; Doyle, Robert ; Tate, David ; King, R. ; Frohlich, Bernd ; Fischer, M. ; Agrawala, Maneesh ; Hanrahan, P. ; Bryson, S.
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
fYear :
1997
Firstpage :
10
Lastpage :
15
Abstract :
Many interface devices for virtual reality provide full immersion inside the virtual environment. This is appropriate for numerous applications that emphasize navigating through a virtual space. However, a large class of problems exists for which navigation is not the critical issue. Rather, these applications demand a fine-granularity visualization and interaction with virtual objects and scenes. This applies to a host of other applications typically performed on a desktop, table or workbench. Responsive Workbench technology offers a new way to develop virtual environments for this rather sizable class of applications. The Responsive Workbench operates by projecting a computer-generated, stereoscopic image off a mirror and through a table surface. Using stereoscopic shuttered glasses, users observe a 3D image displayed above the tabletop. By tracking the group leader´s head and hand movements, the Responsive Workbench permits changing the view angle and interacting with the 3D scene. Other group members observe the scene as the group leader manipulates it, facilitating communication among observers. Typical methods for interacting with virtual objects on the workbench include speech recognition, gesture recognition and a simulated laser pointer (stylus). This article features Responsive Workbench applications from four institutions that have pioneered this technology. The four applications are: visualization, situational awareness, collaborative production modeling and planning, and a virtual windtunnel
Keywords :
computer aided production planning; data visualisation; groupware; interactive devices; interactive systems; logistics data processing; three-dimensional displays; virtual reality; wind tunnels; 3D image; Responsive Workbench; collaborative production modeling; collaborative production planning; computer-generated stereoscopic image projection; fine-granularity interaction; fine-granularity visualization; gesture recognition; hand movement tracking; head movement tracking; interface devices; mirror; simulated laser pointer; situational awareness; speech recognition; stereoscopic shuttered glasses; stylus; table surface; view angle; virtual environments; virtual objects; virtual reality; virtual wind tunnel; virtual workbench; Application software; Glass; Layout; Mirrors; Navigation; Space technology; Speech recognition; Virtual environment; Virtual reality; Visualization;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Computer Graphics and Applications, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0272-1716
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/38.595260
Filename :
595260
Link To Document :
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